? Match Report: St Cross Symondians CC Women vs New Milton CC Women
Hampshire Cricket League Women’s Division 1 – 21 June 2026, The David Roth Cricket Ground
A confident and composed run chase saw New Milton Women’s 1st XI secure an impressive victory over St Cross Symondians, chasing down a competitive total with authority and plenty to spare.

? Hosts Post Competitive Total
After winning the toss and electing to bat, St Cross Symondians built a solid platform despite losing early wickets at 41–2.
A steady partnership between Grace Crute (33) and skipper Maisie Ayers (25) helped rebuild the innings, while a late flourish from Lois Thornton (35 off 22)* pushed the score along in the closing stages.
However, their efforts were tempered by New Milton’s key breakthroughs at regular intervals. Elodie Burkmar impressed with the ball, claiming 3 wickets, while Swara Urankar (2 wickets) provided crucial support.
Despite conceding a notable 35 extras, New Milton restricted the hosts to 195–8 from their 40 overs—a competitive but chaseable total.

? Confident Chase Led by Urankar
In reply, New Milton started positively, with Jess Glover (35) and Izzy Pugh (28 retired not out) laying a strong foundation at the top.
After a brief wobble that saw two quick wickets fall around the 80-run mark, the innings was taken control of by an outstanding partnership between Swara Urankar and Tilda Mowat.
Urankar led the charge with a superb 57 from 53 balls*, striking 5 fours and 2 sixes, while Mowat provided excellent support with an unbeaten 43.
The pair combined effectively to guide the visitors home with confidence, reaching 196–3 in just 33.1 overs.

? Key Contributions Make the Difference
While St Cross Symondians contributed well with the bat, their efforts were ultimately undone by:

A high number of extras conceded (33) during the chase
A composed and controlled New Milton batting performance
A standout all-round contribution from Swara Urankar

⭐ Key Performances

Swara Urankar (New Milton) – 57* & 2 wickets
Tilda Mowat (New Milton) – 43*
Jess Glover (New Milton) – 35
Elodie Burkmar (New Milton) – 3 wickets
Lois Thornton (St Cross) – 35*

? Match Summary

St Cross Symondians CC Women – 195/8 (40 overs)
New Milton CC Women – 196/3 (33.1 overs)
Result: New Milton won comfortably