Daisy Jeanes Shines as Glamorgan Crush Derbyshire in Vitality Blast Showdown
Daisy Jeanes led Glamorgan to an impressive victory over Derbyshire, securing a 92-run win in their second Vitality Blast Division Two match in Cardiff. Jeanes achieved a personal best of 86 runs off 56 balls, showcasing her hard-hitting skills before falling to Rhiannon Knowling-Davies, who claimed a hat-trick in the final over. Glamorgan set a target of 168 runs, with Jeanes and Bethan Ellis contributing to a solid start, racing to 60-1 after the powerplay. Despite a mid-innings wobble, where four wickets fell for just eight runs, Glamorgan managed to post a competitive score. On the bowling front, Katy Cobb excelled, taking 3 wickets for 10 runs, leading to Derbyshire's collapse to 75 all out in just 14.3 overs. The visitors struggled significantly, with their captain Adrianna Davies unable to bat due to injury, further compounding their woes. This victory marks Glamorgan's eighth consecutive win, keeping them unbeaten in 2026. After a previous win against Gloucestershire, both teams made two changes, with Prisha Bedi and Francesca Clarke stepping in for Derbyshire. Jeanes expressed her satisfaction post-match, stating, "We set ourselves up with a really good total to defend with the ball... It feels good (to make a career best), a good day out and we're so happy." She emphasized the importance of team success as they aim for professional contracts.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-23