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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Somerset Women comfortably beaten by Essex in Vitality Blast
Vitality Blast: Essex Women 149-7 defeated Somerset 84-9 by 65 runs Esmae MacGregor claimed career-best T0 figures as Essex's bowlers ripped through the Somerset batting line-up to secure their side's first win of the Women's Vitality Blast at Chelmsford, writes Ben Kosky, ECB Reporters' Network. Advertisement The Essex medium-pacer finished with four for eight from 3.2 overs, while leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood took two for 16 as the visitors were rolled for just 84, with Fran Wilson their only batter to reach double figures. Somerset had looked strongly-placed at halfway after seamer Ellie Anderson's three for 19 restricted their opponents to 149 for seven, opener Lauren Winfield-Hill top-scoring with 42 from 25 balls. Anderson struck with her first delivery after Somerset had won the toss and inserted their hosts, uprooting Grace Scrivens' middle stump to set the tone with two tight powerplay overs. Read more: The seamer should have snapped up another early wicket, spilling a return drive from Lissy Macleod, while Winfield-Hill swept Chloe Skelton for successive boundaries as the pair added a brisk 45 from 33. Advertisement But Olivia Barnes' acrobatic catch at square leg, leaping to grab the ball one-handed at the second attempt, removed Macleod and Alex Griffiths castled Winfield-Hill in the next over to leave Essex under pressure. Amanda-Jade Wellington's miserly spell of two for 21 maintained control, but Sophia Smale – dropped early on by Mollie Robbins – provided some impetus with 22 from 18 before she was eventually bowled trying to ramp the medium-pacer. Jo Gardner (20 from 22) and Eva Gray both cleared the ropes during the death overs to haul their side to fractionally short of 150 – a total that looked far more challenging for Somerset after they lost four wickets in the powerplay. Dropped at slip first ball, Bex Odgers was then caught behind slashing at Kate Coppack and Emma Corney swung at Scrivens and missed before Amelie Munday skied MacGregor into the hands of mid-on. Advertisement Skipper Sophie Luff also fell cheaply, cleaned up by Gray's inswinger, but the experienced Wilson started strongly with successive fours off Coppack and was looking nicely set with 25 from 19 when she perished top-edging a sweep off Maqsood. The leg-spinner also accounted for Griffiths before diving forward at mid-on to pouch Anderson's drive off MacGregor and Somerset's last faint hope of a fightback evaporated when Wellington holed out to long leg. With Barnes unable to bat after sustaining an injury in the field, the contest ended in the 15th over as MacGregor has Skelton caught at mid-off to secure the ninth Somerset wicket – and her fourth.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
Aston Villa ace Ollie Watkins marries fiancee Ellie Alderson at lavish wedding - after England star proposed on holiday in Italy last year
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has finally tied the knot with fiancee Ellie Anderson at a stunning wedding over the weekend. Alderson and Watkins got engaged last summer while on holiday in Italy - with the Aston Villa and England star revealing news by sharing photos on social media. At the start of May, Alderson shared photos after partying with friends and family on her hen-do as part of the build-up to her marriage with the Aston Villa ace. Now, the couple have finally confirmed that they've tied the knot after sharing photos from their lavish wedding with followers on social media. Taking to Instagram, the couple posted pictures of the ceremony with the caption: 'Legally Mrs Watkins'. Alderson and Watkins were all smiles as they posed for the black and white pictures of their special day - ten months on from when the football star proposed. The proposal came a week after England suffered heartbreak in the Euro 2024 final, with the Three Lions falling short against Spain in the final. Watkins had played a key role in England's run to the final, netting a memorable last minute winner in their semi-final victory over the Netherlands. Alderson followed him to Germany amongst a host of other WAGs and was an avid supporter in the stands during the tournament. The couple first got together in 2018 and have seen their romance blossom ever since in-line with Watkins' rise to becoming one of the Premier League's most clinical goalscorers. They live together in Birmingham and have two children - Amara, three, and two-year-old Marley. Meanwhile, Alderson's recent hen-do included drinks at the May Fair Hotel and dinner at the South American restaurant Inca. Inca declares it offers diners a 'high-end' experience, with the restaurant designed around a central stage with live performers interacting with guests. Watkins and Alderson have been together since 2018 and got engaged last summer The evening concluded at the restaurant's Luna Lounge, which is claimed to cater for high-energy parties. The private area features its own bar and DJ booth. Photos from the night included a sign featuring the words 'Drunk in Love, Mrs Watkins to be!', as well an embroidered veil reading 'Mrs Watkins'. Another image showed Alderson giving a nod to her future husband's stardom, after she was pictured dressed as a football.
