They were finally parted when Bryce, on her highest score since her career-best 162 for Lightning against Central Sparks in 2021, was leg-before trying to reverse-sweep Scotland international team-mate Katherine Fraser's off-spin. Elwiss overtook her pre

The Blaze strengthened their position at the top of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup table with a commanding 59-run victory over Durham at Trent Bridge, after rain reduced the visitors' target.

Kathryn Bryce and Georgia Elwiss produced superb centuries to power The Blaze to their highest-ever List A total of 356 for 4. The pair shared a record-breaking third-wicket partnership of 233, the highest for The Blaze and a competition record for the third wicket in the women's One-Day Cup.

Bryce struck 136 from 133 balls, while Elwiss remained unbeaten on a career-best 134 from 101 deliveries. Their outstanding partnership rescued The Blaze after they slipped to 55 for 2 early in the innings.

The hosts were initially put under pressure when Marie Kelly was caught at mid-off and Katie Levick dismissed Tammy Beaumont lbw with her first delivery. Bryce, however, was given a crucial reprieve on 22 when Durham fielders Elena Larosa and Abi Glen collided while attempting to take a catch.

Bryce made Durham pay for the missed opportunity, reaching her sixth List A century from 117 balls. Elwiss was even quicker to three figures, bringing up her hundred from 89 deliveries with 14 fours.

Bryce eventually fell for 136, trapped lbw while attempting a reverse sweep against Katherine Fraser. Elwiss continued the assault, surpassing her previous best List A score of 115 and adding