Nat Wraith makes 58* as Bears fall short | HIGHLIGHTS | Vitality Blast

Nat Wraith made an unbeaten half-century in vain as Lancashire Thunder opened the Women’s Vitality Blast table right up with a five-run victory over the Bears at EdgBLASTon. Eleanor Threlkeld’s side shrugged off a slow start with the bat to reach 162 for seven, much of it compiled in heavy drizzle. That was a strong recovery from 31 for four, led by Ailsa Lister 39 (26) and Tara Norris (33 not out, 24) against an accurate Bears attack in which all six members took wickets. The home side replied with 157 for nine. Davina Perrin provided a fiery start with 34 (23) and Nat Wraith late power with 58 not out (34), but Lancashire closed the game out as Norris completed her excellent all-round day with three for 24.