Hampshire Hawks defeat Essex by 23 runs in Women's T20 Blast

Hampshire Hawks defeated Essex by 23 runs in the Women's T20 Blast. Hampshire posted 160 for 7 after batting first, then restricted Essex to 137.

Match summary Hampshire's spinners took 5 wickets for 74 runs across 12 overs.

Bex Tyson, Georgia Adams and Amanda-Jade Wellington each bowled at an economy rate below six runs per over. Kate Coppack took 4 wickets for 18 runs for Essex. Naomi Dattani scored 31 for Hampshire, the highest individual score in the innings.

Essex innings Essex scored 28 runs in the powerplay after losing both openers.

Cordelia Griffith made 40 and Jodi Grewcock remained unbeaten on 57 from 43 balls. Georgia Adams finished with 2 wickets for 26 runs. "Report supplied by ECB Reporters' Network, supported by Rothesay.