Franklin and Chathli Shine as Surrey and Essex Play Out Dramatic Rain-Affected Tie

Phoebe Franklin (48*) and Kira Chathli (44*) powered Surrey to 159/5 with a blistering 72-run stand before rain set up a tense 10-over chase for Essex in the Vitality Blast. Lauren Winfield-Hill’s explosive 49 kept Essex in the hunt, but a last-ball run-out left the scores level in a thrilling tie at The Oval.

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