"I think in this format you can't take anything for granted. "Thunder look very strong with the ball," Adams added. Vipers, who are coached by the former England batter who the tournament is named after, won the group meeting against fellow semi-finalists Thunder after bowling them out for 111. "All we are focusing on is staying positive and backing each other as a group out there." "We've had so much success in this format so hopefully we can rise to the occasion and keep playing the way we have been. "All eyes are on us after winning the Charlotte Edwards Cup last year," captain Georgia Adams told BBC Radio Solent. ![]() Holders Southern Vipers only guaranteed their place at Finals Day with victory over winless Sunrisers, and go into the semi-final off the back of three straight wins. If we keep going I can't see any reason not to lift the trophy." The Blaze finished the group stage 10 points clear at the top, with a 100% record from their seven games Vipers - 'All eyes are on us' "It took a lot of pressure off me having so many players who contribute to the side and put in so many match-winning performances," De Klerk added. The Blaze have been rarely troubled in the competition, winning most games with room to spare. We are a really positive side and always look to be brave." "It's really well deserved for the players and hopefully we can lift this trophy. ![]() "We have played some really good cricket, we have done really well as a team and we have had some brilliant performances through the competition. "It's really exciting times for the players," De Klerk told BBC East Midlands Today. ![]() A faultless record in the group stages was led by some fine batting by England pair Nat Sciver-Brunt and Tammy Beaumont, while South Africa all-rounder Nadine de Klerk has the most wickets in the tournament with 14. The Blaze appear to be the team to beat on paper. Holders Vipers had to wait until the final round of fixtures to qualify, as did semi-final opponents Thunder - who beat Northern Diamonds in a winner-takes-all match on Wednesday.Īn array of international stars and homegrown talent will be on show in Worcester, so how are the teams shaping up for Finals Day? Blaze 'always look to be brave'
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