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The Blaze were only three points and a position behind Surrey in their own Blast campaign and, like their opponents this morning, also posted eight victories.

They signed off with back-to-back wins over Somerset and Yorkshire last weekend, seeing off the former on Friday to secure their place at The Oval.

Both of those victories involved sizeable contributions with the bat from Australian Charli Knott, who hit an unbeaten 63 against Somerset and then followed it up with a knock of 84 not out at Headlingley on Sunday.

Knott has racked up 383 runs this campaign at an average of more than 42.

With the ball, Knott has also contributed with 21 wickets, supported by Grace Ballinger who herself has 17 wickets.

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Surrrey's journey back to familiar surroundings in a bid to defend their crown has been pretty routine.

They claimed eight victories from their 12 group games and that included five wins at The Oval - including against group winners Hampshire Hawks, who were brushed aside on Sunday.

Surrey, who beat The Blaze when the two sides met in Nottingham at the beginning of this month, have been guided by captain Bryony Smith, who has scored three half-centuries with the bat in her past five innings, while young wicket-keeper Jemima Spence averages 33.

With the ball, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, who has been away with England A Women during this Blast campaign, has taken 18 wickets at just over 15.

Grace Ballinger
Bowler for The Blaze and BBC Sport columnist

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The summer of 2026 has already been a colossal one for English cricket.

Fans all over the country have been engulfed, often divided, by mid-match international retirements, women's T20 World Cup and Test defeats, and currently, a competitive white-ball series for the men's side against India.

All the while, domestic cricket has continued, sometimes out the limelight, but this weekend it comes to the fore with the finals of both the men's and women's T20 Blast competitions.

Our head coach talks about getting to Finals Day as "getting on the dance floor".

Finals Days, for me, are the best part of playing professional cricket, and some previous ones I look back on fondly as some of the best days of my career.

I look on to today with excitement, with the prospect of beating last year's champions and getting into the final.

We've made it to the dance floor, now it's time to pull out our best dance moves.

You can read Grace Ballinger's full column here.

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Here are the timings for our two semi-finals and the final at the Oval today:

• Semi-final: Surrey Women v The Blaze (11:00 BST) - The Blaze won the toss and elected to field
• Semi-final: Hampshire Hawks Women v Durham Women (14:30)
• Final: TBC (18:45)

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Good morning, everybody.

This is it then. In about 11 hours, the 2026 Women's T20 Blast champions will be crowned.

But there is a LOT of work to be done before any one of the remaining four sides can get their hands on the trophy.

Surrey, who are defending their title following success in the inaugural campaign in 2025, will take on The Blaze before Hamsphire Hawks clash with Durham for a spot in the final.

The beautiful stage is set at the Oval and the sun is shining brightly. Perfect.

Welcome along for what promises to be a thrilling day full of twists and turns.