Suzie Bates struck an unbeaten 47 as reigning Kia Super League champions Southern Vipers beat Western Storm by nine wickets in their opening match. Women’s KSL returns hoping to reap dividends of World Cup glory Read moreBates said: “Our bowlers were outstanding. We have spoken a lot about making the most of the powerplay so it was nice to get a few runs. Vipers completely outplayed us – we didn’t adapt to a sticky wicket and we were not the best in the field,” she said. James Vince then completed the thrashing with his 21st T20 fifty to ease Hampshire to an eight -wicket victory.

Source: The Guardian August 10, 2017 17:05 UTC