Sunrisers vs Thunder at Northampton on 28 August (Charlotte Edwards Cup – Regional T20 – group B)
The match was broadcast live by both sides, via social media (ESPN-cric-info & you-tube)
*Pick of ’Sunrisers’ bowlers with best economy were Emily Thorpe (2/17) and Kelly Castle (1/18); Similarly for ‘Thunder,’ three bowlers stood out: skipper Kate Cross (2/20); Hannah Jones (1/20) and Alex Hartley (1/21)
*Over half of all balls bowled by both sides were ‘dot’ balls (64 vs 65) *’Thunder’ made a faster start reaching 64/1 by mid-way (compared to ‘Sunrisers’ 55/1) *Thunder fell back during their second half reaching 96/3 by the 100-ball benchmark (compared to ‘Sunrisers’ 112/2.) ‘Sunrisers’ slower start may have cost them the match.
*During the match, only three players exceeded a strike rate of better than one-run-per-ball. Firstly Georgie Boyce (31 from 27); Secondly Kate Cross (26 from 19) for ‘Thunder’; Thirdly Cordelia Griffith (63 from 51): who also made top score of the day for ‘Sunrisers.’
Result: Match Tied. ‘Thunder’ 124/5; ‘Sunrisers’ 124/4
‘Thunder’ 124/5 (20 ov. 6.2 runs-per-over) Georgie Boyce 31 runs (from 27 balls), Eleanor Threlkeld 28(30); Kate Cross 26(19), Daisy Mullan 26(29) ’Sunrisers’ bowling’ Emily Thorpe 2/17, Jo Garner 1/14, Kelly Castle 1/18, Gayatri Goyle 1/27; Fow 1-51, 2-64, 3-70, 4-119, 5-123;
‘Sunrisers’ 124/4 (20 ov. 6.2 runs-per-over) Cordelia Griffith 63 runs (from 51 balls), Grace Scrivens 27(29) Naomi Dattani 10(22) ‘Thunder’ bowling: Kate Cross 2/20, Hannah Jones 1/20, Alex Hartley 1/21; Fow 1-23, 2-102, 3-117, 4-123;
Sunrisers Cricket for match highlights via ‘youtube’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAJzcHc99ww
Scorecard at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/charlotte-edwards-cup-2021-1252410/sunrisers-vs-thunder-group-b-1252430/full-scorecard
