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Surrey edge past Somerset to make One-Day Cup semi

Surrey secured the remaining berth in the One-Day Cup knockout phase following a dramatic one-wicket triumph over Somerset at The Oval, reaching their target with three deliveries remaining. After electing to field, the hosts conceded 295-7 across 50 overs, heavily dictated by a 196-run third-wicket stand between Sophie Luff (108) and an undefeated Niamh Holland (130).

Despite Somerset's Alex Griffiths claiming 5-54, Surrey mounted a tense chase via Sune Luus (54), skipper Kira Chathli (51), Phoebe Franklin (46), and Kalea Moore (23). Requiring seven runs from the ultimate over, Kate Coppack (16 not out) and Dani Gregory capitalized on Ellie Anderson's wide, a boundary, and two scrambled leg-byes to complete the pursuit, earning a semi-final clash against Hampshire in Southampton to decide who faces The Blaze in the Utilita Bowl decider.

Elsewhere, Kate Cross bowed out of professional cricket by taking 2-54 to guide Lancashire to a seven-wicket Roses victory over Yorkshire at Headingley. Lauren Winfield-Hill compiled 90 for Yorkshire before retiring bowler Fi Morris helped dismiss them for 210 with 3-36, allowing Eve Jones (77), Tilly Kesteven (47), and captain Ellie Threlkeld (31 not out) to complete the chase at 211-3 with 52 balls remaining.

Despite securing six wins across their final seven fixtures, reigning champions Lancashire ended their campaign fourth, while Durham defeated Warwickshire by four wickets in the day's other encounter.