Dominant win for Lancashire Thunder against Leicestershire in County Cup Quarter-Final
Lancashire Thunder secured a commanding 109-run victory over Leicestershire Foxes Women in the quarter-final of the 2025 Vitality Women's T20 County Cup at Kibworth CC.
Set to bat first, Lancashire Thunder posted 180-4 in their 20 overs. Emma Lamb led the charge with a lively 41 off 29 balls, while captain Ellie Threlkeld contributed a quickfire 45 from 27 deliveries.
Seren Smale anchored the innings with a composed 58* off 52 balls. The pick of the Foxes' bowling attack was Ellie Phillips, who claimed 1 wicket for 28 runs in her 4 overs.
In response, the Foxes' chase faltered early. Lancashire's bowlers, led by Tara Norris and Sophie Ecclestone, dismantled the Foxes' batting line-up.
The Foxes were bowled out for a mere 71 runs in 19.5 overs. Only two batters reached double figures, with opener Brooker top-scoring with 2 runs. Norris and Ecclestone each took 3 wickets, while Cross, Grace Potts and Fi Morris claimed one each.
Lancashire Thunder's dominant performance propels them into the semi-finals, where they will face the winner of the quarter-final between The Blaze and Kent Spitfires at Taunton on Monday, with the final also taking place on the same day.