Cricketer Grace Ballinger, a bowler for The Blaze, previews Women's T20 Blast Finals Day at The Oval, describing it as one of the best times of her career. The event marks the second Finals Day since women's domestic cricket turned fully professional, and comes amid a busy English cricket summer that has also featured international retirements, a T20 World Cup and a Test series.

Four teams have qualified this year rather than three, mirroring the men's format: The Blaze face defending champions Surrey in the first semi-final, while table-toppers Hampshire meet Durham, who have reached the knockout stage for the first time. The final is scheduled for 18:45 BST, with the men's Finals Day following a day later at Edgbaston. Ballinger notes The Blaze won eight of twelve group games and are eager to go one better after losing last year's semi-final, while it remains unclear how many England players will be available following their heavy international schedule.