Norris Shines as Lancashire Completes Dramatic Turnaround

Norris Stars in Lancashire’s Nail-Biting Win Over Warwickshire at Edgbaston Lancashire Thunder 162/7 (20 overs) beat Warwickshire 157/9 (20 overs) by 5 runs 🏆 Vitality Women's T20 Blast 2025 Tara Norris delivered a brilliant all-round performance to help Lancashire Thunder edge out Warwickshire in a rain-affected, see-saw encounter at Edgbaston. With bat and ball, Norris was the key difference, top-scoring in the lower order and then taking 3 for 24 to stifle Warwickshire's late charge. From Collapse to Comeback: Thunder Rebuild in the Rain After being inserted in murky conditions, Thunder quickly slumped to 31 for 4, as Warwickshire’s bowlers made full use of the heavy drizzle and sticky surface: Issy Wong cleaned up Emma Lamb early. A chaotic middle-order wobble saw Seren Smale, Fi Morris, and Eleanor Threlkeld fall in quick succession — all to different bowlers. But Ailsa Lister (39 off 26) and Tilly Kesteven (29 off 37) steadied the ship with a 69-run stand before Tara Norris (33 off 24)* unleashed a late flurry, including a majestic six over long-off to push Thunder to 162/7 — a strong total given the conditions. Perrin and Wraith Threaten, But Norris Strikes Back Warwickshire’s chase began brightly: Davina Perrin (34 off 23) lit up the Powerplay with clean hitting before Grace Johnson struck her leg stump. Natasha Wraith almost pulled off the impossible with a sensational 58 off 34 balls*, including a 29-ball fifty. But Norris, fresh off her batting heroics, turned up again with the ball — removing Sterre Kalis, Issy Wong, and keeping it tight at the death. Warwickshire needed 14 off the final over, but Grace Potts held her nerve, conceding just eight to seal a dramatic win. Key Moments ⚡ Collapse Averted: Thunder recovered from 31/4 to post 162/7. 💪 All-Round Hero: Tara Norris – 33* with the bat, 3/24 with the ball. 🎯 Final Over Drama: Wraith’s heroics weren’t enough as Potts defended 14 in the last over.