Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy: Sophie Luff ton as Western Storm and Southern Vipers both win

Luff took her run tally to 257 in four innings as her unbeaten 133-ball innings set up Storm’s comfortable seven-wicket win over South East Stars at Nevil Road, Bristol.

Chasing Stars’ 212-9, set up by 50 apiece for Kirstie White and Maxine Blythin, Luff was joined by Hennessy on 49-2 – and they remained together almost until the end. Hennessy finally went looking to hit the winning runs, but the end came just two balls later, as the hosts won with 23 deliveries to spare.

Hennessy excelled with bat and ball, the 23-year-old Worcester-born all-rounder claiming 3-40 in 10 overs before posting her highest score of the season so far as Storm warmed up for Sunday’s top-of-the-table meeting with the Vipers in Southampton.

“Georgia has good skills with bat and ball,” said Luff. “Her all-round performance was exceptional. She came into the game under pressure to make a score batting at four and she responded brilliantly.