The Cricketer looks at the main talking points from the Women's T20 Blast match between Surrey and Somerset at the Kia Oval
After being inserted at the Kia Oval, Surrey's batting effort, which ended on 175 for 6, was underpinned by a huge 85-run stand between Alice Monaghan and Emma Jones.
The moment of the day, therefore, was Amanda-Jade Wellington's brilliance to end the partnership as she plucked a one-handed caught and bowled out of thin air to remove Jones on 34.
It was struck firmly by the Surrey batter, so it took some great reactions from the Australian leg-spinner to provide an important breakthrough for her team.
The wicket helped slow down Surrey's effort with the bat, even though Mongahan ended the innings unbeaten on 57, a new T20 career-best for the allrounder, which included four huge sixes.
Amanda-Jade Wellington came up with a big moment in the field for Somerset (Harry Trump/Getty Images)
The key to any T20 run chase is how you start, specifically how you make use of the batting powerplay for the first six overs.
So, it was vital for Surrey, in their quest to win the game, to take two early wickets in that period.
After Kalea Moore had Rebecca Odgers caught at short third, it was seamer Ryana MacDonald-Gay who provided the hammer blow to Somerset's hopes when she bowled Ruby Davis.
While Somerset never truly recovered from their shaky start and the required run rate drifted further, the moment of the day in the field belonged to Alice Capsey.
"Alice Capsey, that is sensational!" 😮💨
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With Wellington at the crease, no game is truly done, so it was vital when the England allrounder launched herself and took a one-handed catch at mid-off.
The Australian had chipped a slower ball from Phoebe Franklin down the ground, only for Capsey to make the ground and scoop the ball just before it hit the ground.
For all the fair criticism of England's fielding standards, it was a moment of pure brilliance from Caspey, who was left out of the T20I team for last night's fifth match against India at Edgbaston.
Alice Monaghan made a T20 career-best, 57 not out, to set up Surrey's total (Ben Hoskins/Getty Images for Surrey CCC)
With the Women's T20 Blast coming to its conclusion at Finals Day, hosted at the Kia Oval, later this month, this was the first game of the last doubleheader this season.
The format has been fruitful for Surrey, who qualified with a win in their last home game against The Blaze.
While they play their One-Day Cup matches at Beckenham, both Surrey teams make the Kia Oval their home for the Blast.
The Women's team have suffered just one loss at the ground this season but have otherwise made it a fortress.
The fans may have to wait until next season for the chance to see both Surrey teams in action on the same day, but they will get to watch their team attempt to win the inaugural T20 Blast on July 27 in South London.
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