Bears Women thriller as Vitality Blast 2025 opener ends in a TIE | HIGHLIGHTS | Vitality Blast 🤯

Bears Women and The Blaze fought out a thrilling opening game in the 2025 Vitality Blast as the game ended in a tie. Charis Pavely hit a career-best 46 - including some audacious ramp shots - and shared a 75-run partnership with Katie George (36) as Bears Women finished on 160 for eight from 20 overs. Kathryn Bryce, who top-scored with 60 not out, and Georgia Elwiss (52) looked to have set the home side on course to open with a victory. But, needing nine off the last over, bowled by England seamer Issy Wong, they were able to manage only eight, as the two sides ended on 160 apiece.