The Blaze will take their place in the Vitality Women’s Blast final at The Oval later on Friday after claiming a six-wicket victory over defending champions Surrey Women in the first semi-final of the finals day.

Entered Surrey were given just 105 in the 16th over of their innings after success from Australian all-rounder Charli Knott (4-15) and Josie Groves (2-18). Only three Surrey hitters reached double figures.

In response, The Blaze chased down their target with six wickets in hand and 21 balls to spare. They will now wait to find out if they will face Hampshire Hawks or Durham in the final.

Grace Ballinger (3-17) claimed the prize wicket of England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge for a two-ball duck at the start of the third over and then dismissed Kira Chathli five deliveries later when the Surrey keeper skipped to Charley Phillips.

Laura Harris posted a stunning 18 off just seven balls that included three fours and a six to take Surrey to 50, but when she too died in the powerplay, The Blaze were on top.

Seamer Ballinger had done the initial damage, but The Oval track is proving to be a game-changer on finals day and Knott and Groves found plenty on the surface to exploit.