Heavy rain put a dampener on The Blaze's return to the Metro Bank Women's One Day Cup competition, as Blaze captain Kirstie Gordon and Surrey skipper Bryony Smith shook hands at 2pm upon recognising play would be unable to resume.

With fixtures across the country likely to be affected by poor weather, the Blaze and Surrey (placed third and fourth respectively on the ladder) were hoping for an opportunity to gain ground on their opposition, but settled for two points each as only 16 overs were managed before rain forced players from the field.

The Blaze welcomed Orla Prendergast back into the fold, replacing Heather Graham as their internatioinal player, who returned to Australia after the conclusion of The Hundred.

Losing a delayed toss, The Blaze were sent in to bat by Surrey - who made a fast start with the ball, striking twice in the first three overs. 

Sarah Bryce (4) was caught pulling off Alexa Stonehouse, who then trapped Georgie Boyce (10) lbw in her next over to have the Blaze in early trouble at 17-2.

Kathryn Bryce (3) was then bowled by Tilly Corteen-Coleman, which brang Georgia Elwiss to the crease with Prendergast.

The two managed to steady the nerves of the homeside for a number of overs, before Prendergast (17) was caught on the rope by Kalea Moore, The Blaze 52-4 with 12 overs bowled.

Michaela Kirk (1) fell in the 13th over, before rain forced players from the field at the commencement of the 16th over. An early lunch was taken while poor weather continued, before captains decided to shake hands and call it a draw soon after.

The Blaze travel to Somerset, before hosting Durham, and travelling to Essex to round out their Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign, with a finals berth very much within reach.