South East Stars vs North West Thunder at Guildford (Woodbridge Road); at 10h30 on 5 September 2023 ‘Thunder’ came beefed-up by Scots (Olivia Bell) and Irish (Laura Delaney) Internationals, but minus international superstar Deandre Dottin. Previously on 22 April (match 2), ’Stars’ equalled the highest competition score (334/5 vs 203/10.) This time the tables were turned
Women’s ‘The Hundred’ Cricket Tournament results arranged by venue Birmingham, at Edgbaston *August 5: Phoenix vs Rockets – match abandoned without a ball being bowled @URL http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2023/08/05/the-hundred-trophy-2023-match-7-phoenix-vs-rockets/ *August 10: Fire 137/7 beat Phoenix 134/4 by 3 runs @URL http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2023/08/11/the-hundred-trophy-2023-match-14-phoenix-vs-welsh-fire/ *August 13: Invincibles 142/5 beat Phoenix 132/6 by 10 runs @URL http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2023/08/14/the-hundred-women-trophy-2023-match-19-phoenix-vs-invincibles/ *August 24: Spirit 172/5 beat Phoenix
Southern Brave vs Northern Superchargers at Lord’s, London (North) on 27 August 2023 ‘At-the-third-time-of-asking,’ ‘Brave’ won the tournament trophy with a ‘dominant’ performance before a record women’s cricket crowd at Lord’s (>21,500 people.) Commentators added that ‘Brave’ had been the ’stand-out’ team, with ‘quality’ (batters) and ‘fine variation’ (between bowlers.) Skipper/coach Anya Shrubsole received a
at The Kia Oval, London (South) on 26 August 2023 (called-off around 16h45) ‘No result’ *Following a delayed toss, ‘Fire’ scored 104/2 (from 75 balls); at which point ‘Strategic-time-out’ was called, covers were drawn across the pitch and an extended interval was taken. No further play on account of lightning risk to player’s safety. Separately, ’Superchargers’ did
Birmingham Phoenix vs London Spirit at Edgbaston (Birmingham) on 24 August 2023 Played as a ‘dead rubber,’ both teams had insufficient points to qualify for the tournament’s next stage. England’s Charlie Dean skippered ’Spirit’ to victory by a wide margin. Grace Harris (from Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League) hit top-score of 87 runs (from 47 balls)
Northern Superchargers vs Welsh Fire at Headingley (Leeds) on 22 August 2023 Dress rehearsal between both teams, already qualified to play the Eliminator. ‘Brave’ were said to have qualified for the final with a game-in-hand. Later corrected by commentators as ‘automatic qualification’ to play the final, unless Brave’s lost their final group-stage match to ‘Originals’
Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers at Old Trafford (Manchester) on 20 August 2023 A unique ‘Roses-allegiance’ match was supplemented by a big screen to broadcast live-coverage of the Women’s World Cup Final (football) from Sydney, Australia. Home-side’s victory was augmented by a ‘Spanish roar,’ at precisely the same moment when the World Cup was received (by Spain beating England’s
Oval Invincibles vs Trent Rockets at Kia Oval on 21 August 2023 Lauded as ‘young talent,’ ‘Rockets’ Alexa Stonehouse took 2 wickets from 7 balls at the start; and came close to snatching a win, hitting 3 back-to-back ‘fours – as ‘Rockets’ closed 3 runs short. ‘Invincibles’ POTM Meerkat Match Hero was Nadine deKlerk [51*
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on 20 August 2023 Before the match, ‘Fire’ were said to have gathered ‘team momentum’ with ‘one-foot-in-the-door’ and ‘needed and wanted’ to qualify for the next stage of the tournament. ‘Fire’ attained this year’s 3rd highest Women’s score-to-date (2023) to win the match by a comfortable
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 19 August 2023 ‘Midlands’ derby’ that was for ‘Rockets,’ was ‘The Last Chance Saloon:’ if they lost, they were ‘out;’ whereas even if ‘Phoenix’ won, they look set to receive the tournament’s ‘wooden spoon.’ When batting second, TV analysts found that ‘Phoenix’ had struggled to ‘knock runs off’ (their
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