Vipers edge out Diamonds to claim Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

• Southern Vipers, 187-7, bt Northern Diamonds, 183, by 3 wkts
• Emily Windsor (47*) and Tara Norris (40*) pull off victory

Southern Vipers triumphed in a thriller at Northampton to retain their Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy title, beating Northern Diamonds by three wickets with just two balls to spare.

Vipers had looked down and out at 109 for seven but the batting depth that had seen them secure victory in six out of seven group-stage matches and gain automatic passage to the final came good once again – Emily Windsor (47 not out) and Tara Norris (40 not out) adding 78 runs to see their side over the line. For Diamonds, it was third time unlucky: they have now appeared in and lost all three finals since the new women’s regional setup was put in place last year.

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