ENGLAND star Tammy Beaumont struck a superb unbeaten century to lead The Blaze to a seven-wicket victory over Hampshire at Trent Bridge, ending the visitors’ unbeaten start to the One-Day Cup.

Beaumont finished on 112 not out, sharing an unbroken 159-run stand with Georgia Elwiss (58 not out) as The Blaze chased down 190 with 13.1 overs to spare.

Earlier, England leg-spinner Sarah Glenn starred with the ball, taking three for 36 as Hampshire were restricted to 189 for nine. Opener Ella McCaughan top-scored with 57, registering her third straight fifty after a career-best 133* against Lancashire last week.

Winning the toss and choosing to bat, Hampshire had looked well-placed at 41 for one after the powerplay, despite losing Maia Bouchier for 13. But Glenn’s introduction turned the tide as she bowled 10 consecutive overs, claiming the key wickets of Charli Knott, Georgia Adams, and Rhianna Southby.

McCaughan’s promising innings ended when she edged a turning ball from Josie Groves to backward point. Charley Phillips then struck twice, removing Abi Norgrove and Nancy Harman, before a late stand between Freya Davies (25 not out) and Poppy Tulloch (18 not out) lifted Hampshire to a below-par total.

Despite a bright start with the ball — Davies and Lauren Bell reducing Blaze to 31 for two and Bell later striking again — Hampshire couldn’t maintain the pressure.

Beaumont and Elwiss calmly rebuilt, seeing off 10 overs of spin before accelerating. Beaumont moved through the gears, pulling Tulloch for consecutive fours and reaching her half-century from 73 balls.

The England opener powered into the 90s with a six and a four off Davies, before completing her 15th career List A century from 110 deliveries. She sealed victory with her 11th boundary in an expertly-paced partnership with Elwiss.

The defeat leaves Hampshire with two wins, a tie, and a loss from their opening four games.