Polished Rubies maintain 100% sparkle

The Rubies maintained their 100% record in the Super 4s competition, with victory over third-placed Diamonds at the weekend.

Lydia Greenway, the England middle-order batsman, continued her impressive form with another half-century. She made 54. Her England team-mate Caroline Atkins added 46 to overhaul the Diamonds' 171 with two overs remaining. The Diamonds were grateful to Tamsin Beaumont's solid 45 and useful contributions from Jenny Gunn and Kate Oakenfold.

The other match between Rosalie Birch's Sapphires and Alexia Walker's Emeralds was abandoned without a ball being bowled. The umpires came to a decision on Friday afternoon. Each team will pick up 11 points with the match not being rescheduled.

Next Saturday, June 23, The Emeralds will hope for better weather as they entertain the Sapphires at Loughborough, who are still looking for their first success of the tournament.

In the other match, the leaders Rubies will look for another victory in the competition and a double over the Diamonds at Taunton.