England Women vs New Zealand W ‘White Ferns’ 5th ODI at Canterbury on 26th September Receiving POTM from Adam Collins, Tammy Beaumont (102 runs from 114 balls) scored her 8th ODI ‘ton’ and 2nd‘ton’ before her home crowd (Kent); Beaumont said it was good to ‘go out with a bang!’ Separately, Beaumont took 2 catches to dismiss Brooke
‘Southern Vipers Women’ vs ‘Northern Diamonds W’ at Northampton on 25 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – final) Skipper Adams’ 4-fer ‘Was Not Part Of The Plan’ Receiving the trophy for the second successive year, ‘Vipers’’ skipper Georgia Adams (4/35) told viewers that taking 4 ‘Diamonds’’ wickets ‘was not part of her team’s bowling plan.’
England Women vs New Zealand W ‘White Ferns’ 4th ODI at Derby on 23rd September It was skipper Heather Knight’s night. Scoring her 23rd ‘fifty’ and 2nd ‘ton’ in ODI, Knight took her team within a whisker of chasing down England Women’s highest ever run-chase. Success clinched the series with one game-in-hand. Earlier, skipper Sophie
‘Northern Diamonds Women’ vs ‘Central Sparks W’ at Scarborough on 22 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – Semi-Final Eliminator) History often repeats itself. Firstly, ‘Diamonds’ knocked ‘Sparks’ out of last year’s semi-final eliminator, to play ‘Vipers in the final.’ Secondly, less than a month ago, ‘SE Stars’ knocked out ‘Sparks’ from of this year’s ‘Charlotte
England Women vs New Zealand W 3rd ODI at Leicester on 21st September Receiving POTM ‘Royal London’ medal, ‘Ferns’ Maddy Green hit top score 70*not out, also chalking-up her 1st international ‘fifty.’ Green told Charles Dagnall that she had had to see things through (to a conclusive end.) Winning skipper Sophie Devine told Dagnall that her ‘White Ferns’
Receiving POTM ‘Royal London’ medal for her match-winning 63* runs (from 72 balls), and record-breaking last wicket stand with Tash Farrant (adding 51 runs); Danni Wyatt agreed with Charles Dagnall she’d had quite a day. Before the match, Wyatt was congratulated on her 200th international appearance for England across all formats – the 7th English
‘SE Stars Women’ vs ‘Thunder -W’ at Beckenham on 18 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – round 7) Weather was mild for mid-September (20C) As neither team could progress beyond the group stage, the match was a dead rubber and a chance to try out new players assigned to England’s winter training academy. ‘Stars’ were
‘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
‘Southern Vipers Women’ vs ‘Northern Diamonds W’ at Ageas Bowl, Southampton on 18 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – round 7) Undefeated on 84, POTM Georgia Elwiss made certain that ‘Vipers’ won what could have been a dress rehearsal for this year’s final which may be played between the same teams, missing key players on
‘Western Storm Women’ vs ‘Sunrisers’ at Bristol on 18 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – round 7) Making top score of the day, ‘Storm’ skipper Sophie Luff (157* runs from 142 balls) staged four decisive partnerships. *Firstly, with opener Fi Morris, Luff saw ‘Storm’ through the power-play (47/1); following which Morris was caught by Sonali
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