WORCESTERSHIRE Women's Rapids' hopes of reaching their first Tier 2 Finals Day were dashed by Glamorgan.
The Rapids ended their T20 Blast campaign with a disappointing performance at Sophia Gardens.
Needing a win to keep their qualification hopes alive, Worcestershire were put to bat first and managed only 103 runs.
Amy Griffiths started strongly for the side, taking two wickets in two deliveries to stun the hosts early on at 11-2.
However Glamorgan showcased why they have lost just once in the competitions as Lauren Parfitt rocketed to 72 from 40 balls to lead her side to an eight-wicket victory.
The result spelt an end for Worcestershire's 2026 20-over campaign.
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Sanya Khurana narrowly avoided an early departure, as bowler Gemma Porter put down a chipped chance on just the second ball.
Khurana would find the boundary twice before she was bowled with the first ball of the sixth over for 14, as the Rapids left the powerplay at 28-1.
Madison Windeatt entered the team but was run out for eight in the eighth over.
Gwen Davies came in at four; however, could not emulate last week’s quick-fire 41, reverse sweeping to the fielder at point.
Davies’ replacement, Ebony-Jade Tweats, was then bowled the following over.
Griffiths remained stubborn, as her clean, powerful striking saw Ed Wilson’s side past the 50-run mark in the 11th over. However, Rapids would soon lose their fifth wicket when Lucy Harris was run out in the 13th over.
Griffiths was ultimately stumped after a hard-earned 36, with Clare Boycott and Meg Bishop coming together at 71-6, for the remaining five overs.
The pair finished unbeaten leaving the side on 103-6.
In need of a clinical bowling display to challenge the league leaders, the Rapids started with their tails up, as Jess Beach limited the home side to just four runs from their opening over.
Griffiths then dramatically swung momentum back in her side’s favour. Enticing Daisy Jeans to play and miss out of her crease, sharp work from Davies behind the stumps saw Glamorgan’s opener departing for eight.
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Griffiths then struck once more on the very next delivery, with Megan Sturge departing with Glamorgan at 11-2.
However, Lauren Parfitt pushed the hosts to an impressive 44-2 by the end of the powerplay before securing her half century halfway through the home side's innings.
Worcestershire’s elimination from the competition was then confirmed in the 13th over, as Glamorgan emerged victorious by eight wickets, with Parfitt finishing unbeaten on 72.
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