{"id":2545,"date":"2026-04-10T14:01:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owspakistan.com\/?p=2545"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:01:38","slug":"czjw044r32voat_mediumrssat_campaignrss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owspakistan.com\/?p=2545","title":{"rendered":"Grace Ballinger column: The Blaze bowler excited for new season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The women’s One-Day Cup welcomes a new side into Tier 1 this summer, Yorkshire, who were previously competing in the level below. They will play in the professional league<\/a> for the first time. <\/p>\n

This takes Tier 1 from an eight-team competition to a nine-team one, leading to sides missing a round of fixtures while everyone else plays against each other.<\/p>\n

For the Blaze, this has fallen on the first round of fixtures. While every other team will start their season on Saturday, we will wait a few days longer, opening our account on the 15 April at home against Lancashire. <\/p>\n

At first I was unsure how to feel about this. Naturally we are eager to kick-start our campaign and get into the season. <\/p>\n

However, since seeing the weekend forecast of a gusty and cold Saturday in West Bridgford, waiting a few extra days doesn’t feel too much of a chore. <\/p>\n

I love playing at Trent Bridge and calling it home. Previously, we have played our fixtures all around the East Midlands, however this season marks a huge increase in our fixtures at the historical ground. <\/p>\n

Six out of eight home One-Day Cup games are at Trent Bridge, with two at our fond alternative ground Chesterfield, whilst all six T20 Blast home games are based there.<\/p>\n

All are double headers alongside Nottinghamshire Outlaws. <\/p>\n

There are a few wrongs to put to right for us this season. Last year, by our own standards, was in many ways a disappointing one. <\/p>\n

Despite reaching all three semi-finals in the One-Day Cup, Vitality Blast and County Cup, we didn’t manage to progress any further. <\/p>\n

This is certainly something we will look to rectify this summer, with strong desire to bring silverware back to Trent Bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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