Smith shines as South East Stars beat Sunrisers

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South East Stars skipper Bryony Smith hit her first half-century of the competition against Sunrisers

Bryony Smith thrashed a half-century as South East Stars beat Sunrisers by 56 runs in the final group game of the Charlotte Edwards Cup at Guildford.

Smith hit four sixes in her 31-ball knock of 50, supported by Emma Jones (33) and Aylish Cranstone (32), as the Group B runners-up piled up 183-9.

Amara Carr hit 31 in reply, but winless Sunrisers were bowled out for 127.

Having already made it through to finals day, Stars topped Group B with five wins from six.

They will take on Group B runners-up Central Sparks at Northampton on Saturday for the chance to play Southern Vipers in the final.