Another ton for Tammy and it's four wins in a row for Blaze

TWO CENTURIES IN THREE DAYS FOR BEAUMONT

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A SECOND century in three days from England’s Tammy Beaumont led The Blaze to a fourth straight win as they continue to set the pace in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup women's competition.

Essex captain Grace Scrivens impressed with a fine unbeaten 120 but 231 for nine from 50 overs always looked a difficult total to defend against their top-of-the-table opponents.

The England A batter had support from Jodi Grewcock (28) and Amara Carr (34) but from too few partners overall as Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast (3-32) and England leg spinner Sarah Glenn (3-36) took three wickets each.

Beaumont followed her unbeaten 112 against Hampshire at Trent Bridge on Sunday with 116 not out here, with backing from Scotland skipper Kathryn Bryce (47) and England’s Amy Jones (41) as The Blaze won by five wickets with 55 balls to spare.

Esmae MacGregor took three for 42 as the pick of the Essex bowlers.

"We're delighted with the win,” said Prendergast.

"That's four on the bounce for us.

"For Tammy (Beaumont) to come out and hit back-to-back tons showed real stamina.