Run machine: Southern Vipers’ Suzie Bates has hit form at just the right time
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The defending champions booked their final spot on Saturday with a 30-run win against Yorkshire Diamonds and await the winner of the Stars or Storm, who face off in a semi-final just hours before.
The Vipers won four of their five group games – and intriguingly their only defeat of the competition came against the Stars two weeks ago.
They looked like they would have to settle for a semi-final berth before a superb bowling display dismissed the Diamonds, with Arran Brindle (2-1...