Kirstie Gordon feels The Blaze’s strength in depth has been key to their progression to another Finals Day – their eighth since making the move to Trent Bridge, with a ninth still to come this season in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Gordon leads a 14-strong party heading to Emirates Old Trafford for Vitality Women’s T20 County Cup Finals Day, where The Blaze will play Essex in the first semi-final (11am).

The winners will play either Somerset or Surrey in the final (6.45pm).

The Blaze head to the showpiece in buoyant mood, having secured their knockout place in the 50-over competition by beating Warwickshire on Wednesday.

Having already claimed silverware this year in the form of the Vitality Blast, Gordon is keen to back up her side’s consistency with another trophy.

“Obviously we're going pretty well at the minute, which is awesome, and we’re really excited to be at another finals day,” she said.

“I think we're pretty well balanced and we've got great depth. When people have been injured or away on international duty, we've still managed to step up and put in good team performances.

“I think that comes down to the strength in depth we have, and the fact that every week there seems to be someone else stepping up with a performance.

“We're really pleased with where we're sitting at the minute, but that doesn't really count for much unless you do the business on Finals Day.

“As Craig [Cumming, Head Coach] says, we’re on the dancefloor now and have the opportunity to win another trophy.”

With inclement weather forecast for tomorrow in Manchester, the prospect of games being reduced in length by rain is becoming increasingly likely.

In the event of no play being possible, the semi-final may be decided by a bowl-off, and the two finalists may share the trophy.

“There's been a few discussions around it,” said Gordon of the prospect of a rain-affected day.

“You have to be prepared ,and that's something that we pride ourselves on as a team.

“But naturally, we're going up to Manchester to prepare to play a 20-over semi-final, and we adapt from there.

“We’re ready to play whatever is put in front of us, whether that's a reduced game, a bowl-off or a full T20.

“Another strength of this team is our adaptability. And I know for sure that whatever's put in front of the team tomorrow, we'll be ready for it.”

Since resuming their domestic campaigns following The Hundred, The Blaze have played two 50-over games and are preparing for their second T20 matchday.

The nature of the schedule has led to a number of players earning an opportunity to perform in the County Cup, with the likes of Maria Andrews and Prisha Thanawala stepping up in earlier rounds.

Marie Kelly served as captain while Gordon was away with Scotland in the T20 World Cup – and the spinner feels the changes have allowed new players to take responsibility.

“It's been a challenge,” she said.

“I thought Marie was excellent when she stepped in, and the record we had when I was away was really strong as well, so that's a good sign.

“A lot of it comes down to players taking responsibility this season, probably more than ever before.

“We’ve got such a good group of senior players now; everyone just steps up and takes responsibility for their own game, which makes life on the pitch very easy.

“But naturally, with being a strong side, people miss out week in week out, and that’s probably the toughest part of the job.

“You're leaving out such good players that you know could easily come in and do a great job.

“So it’s just about trying to manage the whole team dynamic and the balance, but I think we're in a really good place and the way the girls get around each other, regardless of the result, is a great strength of ours.”