Women’s T20 Blast: Hampshire beat Essex despite Grewcock half-century

On three occasions during the Hampshire innings, Coppack throttled the Hawks – who had chosen to bat first – with unrelentingly accurate bowling.

Firstly, in the powerplay, where her two overs went for nine runs, with the added bonus of having Georgia Adams caught at mid-wicket.

Her third over saw her bowl Francesca Sweet – who had looked dangerous with a quickfire 20 – and only went for four runs.

And her final return, in the penultimate over of the innings, ended Hampshire’s most fruitful partnership – 45 from 28 balls between Rhianna Southby and Nancy Harman as Coppack dismissed both of them in the over.

Despite that, Hampshire built a solid score, with every batter getting a start and plenty of partnerships formed, but none kicking on to help set an imposing total.

Amanda-Jade Wellington and Poppy Tulloch, combining for 21 runs off the final seven balls gave the hosts some momentum.