‘Lightning Women’ vs ‘Central Sparks W’ at Haslegrave, Loughborough on 18 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy –round 7)
Even before a ball was bowled, ‘Sparks’ points tally assured them of a place in the qualifier. As the result made no difference, as ‘Lightning’ had insufficient points to qualify, the match was a ‘dead rubber.’ Opening for ‘Lightning,’ Sarah Bryce scored 90. ‘Lightning’s’ skipper Kathryn Bryce scored a consolation win, top-scoring with 162 and taking one ‘Sparks’ wicket for 46.
*Although Issy Wong’s first over was playable, the second 2 balls of her 2nd over went wide. 3rd ball had opener Bethan Ellis (4) caught behind.
*Bryce sisters Kathryn and Sarah saw ‘Lightning’ through 10 ov. power-play (50/1); 100 balls (87/1) and 25 overs (140/1.)
*During the 39th over, Sarah Bryce (90) was caught by Issy Wong off Georgia Davis.
*Kathryn Bryce (162) was ‘run out’ from ‘Lightning’s’ final ball.
*Kathryn Bryce continued dominating the match by bowling a ‘dot ball’ maiden at Eve Jones. After 10 ov. power-play, ‘Sparks’ were 42/0; 75/0 after 100 balls and 124/1 (vs 140/1) by mid-way; having lost Marie Kelly (62) to a stumping from Yvonne Graves bowling.
*Eve Jones (60) was caught behind from Kirstie Gordon
*Bowling the last 9 overs, Kathryn Bryce and Grace Ballinger allowed ‘singles;’ whereas ‘Sparks’ fell short by 6 strings of ‘fours.’
Result: ‘Lightning- Women’ 320/6 beat ‘Central Sparks W’ 296/9 by 24 runs
’Lightning -W’ 320/6 (50 ov, 6.40 runs-per-over) Kathryn Bryce 162 runs (from 156 balls) Sarah Bryce 90(104) Sonia Odera 19*(16); ‘Sparks’ bowling: Issy Wong 3/61, Georgia Davis 1/49, Emily Arlott 1/61; Fow: 1-12, 2-219, 3-237, 4-255, 5-257, 6-320;
‘Sparks -W’ 296/9 (50 ov, 5.92 r-p-o) Marie Kelly 62(69), Eve Jones 60(88), Gwenan Davis 41(30), Chloe Hill 34*(31), Davina Perrin 28(27), Thea Brookes 24(19); ‘Lightning’ bowling: Sonia Odera 2/56, Kirstie Gordon 2/57, Grace Ballinger 2/60, Yvonne Graves 1/25, Kathryn Bryce 1/46; Fow: 1-119, 2-151, 3-182, 4-214, 5-227, 6-233, 7-235, 8-240, 9-278;
Scorecard at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-2021-1252263/lightning-vs-central-sparks-1252288/full-scorecard
