Scholfield and Wyatt-Hodge Guide Surrey to Easy Win in Blast Opener
Surrey Women began their Vitality Blast 2025 campaign in style, cruising to an eight-wicket victory over Somerset in the opening match at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton. Surrey’s dominant chase was powered by an excellent partnership between Paige Scholfield (63 off 48 balls) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (53* off 35 balls), who shared a match-winning stand of 112 runs, leading the visitors to their target of 132 with 4.3 overs to spare.
Surrey’s Brilliant Chase
After being put in to chase a modest total, Surrey were in no trouble at any point, with both opening batters taking the game to Somerset. Scholfield played an aggressive knock, scoring 63 runs with 11 fours, while Wyatt-Hodge, exhibiting fluent stroke play, made 53 runs* with six fours and a six. Their partnership was the cornerstone of Surrey’s chase, with the team finishing comfortably ahead, also securing a bonus point for their dominant victory.
Somerset’s Struggles with the Bat
Somerset, put in to bat first, found it difficult to build partnerships, managing only 131 for 6 in their 20 overs. Alex Griffiths top-scored with an unbeaten 36 off 37 balls, and Bex Odgers contributed 27. But, the other batters struggled against Surrey’s bowlers, especially their spinners, Tilly Corteen-Coleman (2 for 21) and Danielle Gregory (1 for 18), who kept the pressure on throughout.
Somerset’s Batting Collapse
The start was promising for Somerset with a quick 39-run opening stand between Amelie Munday and Odgers. However, Surrey’s bowlers quickly took control. Munday was dismissed for 12, followed by Emma Corney, who was caught at backward point. Things went from bad to worse when Fran Wilson was bowled by Corteen-Coleman, and Somerset had slipped to 47 for 3 by the sixth over.
Despite the pressure, Odgers continued to attack, hitting a couple of boundaries. However, her return catch to Danielle Gregory saw her depart, leaving Somerset in a precarious position at 54 for 4. From there, Sophie Luff (22) and Griffiths tried to stabilize the innings, adding 34 runs before Luff’s unfortunate dismissal, slicing a ball to short third man off Phoebe Franklin.
Griffiths Fights Hard but Alone
The tail, including Amanda-Jade Wellington, failed to provide enough resistance as Somerset continued to lose wickets. Griffiths fought hard, scoring at a steady pace, but with Somerset struggling at 111 for 6 by the 17th over, it was clear that they wouldn’t be able to set a competitive total. Although Griffiths added some runs in partnership with Chloe Skelton, it was not enough, and Somerset finished with 131 for 6.
Surrey’s Early Setback and Wyatt-Hodge-Scholfield Recovery
Ellie Anderson gave Somerset early hope by removing Bryony Smith, the Surrey captain, for just 4 in the second over, leaving the visitors 44 for 1 after the powerplay. However, the partnership between Scholfield and Wyatt-Hodge was solid and unbroken, seeing them quickly recover from the early loss.
The pair built a dominant partnership, scoring at a comfortable rate. Scholfield was the first to reach her 50, off just 37 balls, with her ninth boundary. Wyatt-Hodge followed soon after, getting to her half-century off 33 balls. Together, they had the game well under control by the 13th over, with Surrey on 86 for 1 and the required rate well under 5 an over.
Surrey’s Comfortable Victory
In the end, Surrey coasted to their target of 132, with Scholfield and Wyatt-Hodge finishing the job in style. Scholfield was dismissed by Olivia Barnes, but by then, the result was a foregone conclusion. Surrey’s comprehensive victory was a statement of intent for their campaign, and with a performance like this, they look set to go deep in the tournament.
Key Stats:
- Surrey’s chase: 135 for 2 (Scholfield 63, Wyatt-Hodge 53*)
- Somerset’s total: 131 for 6 (Griffiths 36*, Odgers 27)
- Top Performers:
- Surrey: Scholfield 63 (48 balls), Wyatt-Hodge 53* (35 balls), Corteen-Coleman 2 for 21
- Somerset: Griffiths 36* (37 balls), Odgers 27 (20 balls)
With this eight-wicket win, Surrey have set the tone for a strong campaign in the Vitality Blast 2025, with an all-round performance from both bat and ball.
Surrey Women began their Vitality Blast 2025 campaign in style, cruising to an eight-wicket victory over Somerset in the opening match at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton. Surrey’s dominant chase was powered by an excellent partnership between Paige Scholfield (63 off 48 balls) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (53* off 35 balls), who shared a match-winning stand of 112 runs, leading the visitors to their target of 132 with 4.3 overs to spare.
Surrey’s Brilliant Chase
After being put in to chase a modest total, Surrey were in no trouble at any point, with both opening batters taking the game to Somerset. Scholfield played an aggressive knock, scoring 63 runs with 11 fours, while Wyatt-Hodge, exhibiting fluent stroke play, made 53 runs* with six fours and a six. Their partnership was the cornerstone of Surrey’s chase, with the team finishing comfortably ahead, also securing a bonus point for their dominant victory.
Somerset’s Struggles with the Bat
Somerset, put in to bat first, found it difficult to build partnerships, managing only 131 for 6 in their 20 overs. Alex Griffiths top-scored with an unbeaten 36 off 37 balls, and Bex Odgers contributed 27. But, the other batters struggled against Surrey’s bowlers, especially their spinners, Tilly Corteen-Coleman (2 for 21) and Danielle Gregory (1 for 18), who kept the pressure on throughout.
Somerset’s Batting Collapse
The start was promising for Somerset with a quick 39-run opening stand between Amelie Munday and Odgers. However, Surrey’s bowlers quickly took control. Munday was dismissed for 12, followed by Emma Corney, who was caught at backward point. Things went from bad to worse when Fran Wilson was bowled by Corteen-Coleman, and Somerset had slipped to 47 for 3 by the sixth over.
Despite the pressure, Odgers continued to attack, hitting a couple of boundaries. However, her return catch to Danielle Gregory saw her depart, leaving Somerset in a precarious position at 54 for 4. From there, Sophie Luff (22) and Griffiths tried to stabilize the innings, adding 34 runs before Luff’s unfortunate dismissal, slicing a ball to short third man off Phoebe Franklin.
Griffiths Fights Hard but Alone
The tail, including Amanda-Jade Wellington, failed to provide enough resistance as Somerset continued to lose wickets. Griffiths fought hard, scoring at a steady pace, but with Somerset struggling at 111 for 6 by the 17th over, it was clear that they wouldn’t be able to set a competitive total. Although Griffiths added some runs in partnership with Chloe Skelton, it was not enough, and Somerset finished with 131 for 6.
Surrey’s Early Setback and Wyatt-Hodge-Scholfield Recovery
Ellie Anderson gave Somerset early hope by removing Bryony Smith, the Surrey captain, for just 4 in the second over, leaving the visitors 44 for 1 after the powerplay. However, the partnership between Scholfield and Wyatt-Hodge was solid and unbroken, seeing them quickly recover from the early loss.
The pair built a dominant partnership, scoring at a comfortable rate. Scholfield was the first to reach her 50, off just 37 balls, with her ninth boundary. Wyatt-Hodge followed soon after, getting to her half-century off 33 balls. Together, they had the game well under control by the 13th over, with Surrey on 86 for 1 and the required rate well under 5 an over.
Surrey’s Comfortable Victory
In the end, Surrey coasted to their target of 132, with Scholfield and Wyatt-Hodge finishing the job in style. Scholfield was dismissed by Olivia Barnes, but by then, the result was a foregone conclusion. Surrey’s comprehensive victory was a statement of intent for their campaign, and with a performance like this, they look set to go deep in the tournament.
Key Stats:
- Surrey’s chase: 135 for 2 (Scholfield 63, Wyatt-Hodge 53*)
- Somerset’s total: 131 for 6 (Griffiths 36*, Odgers 27)
- Top Performers:
- Surrey: Scholfield 63 (48 balls), Wyatt-Hodge 53* (35 balls), Corteen-Coleman 2 for 21
- Somerset: Griffiths 36* (37 balls), Odgers 27 (20 balls)
With this eight-wicket win, Surrey have set the tone for a strong campaign in the Vitality Blast 2025, with an all-round performance from both bat and ball.
