Women’s ‘The Hundred’ Cricket Tournament fixtures arranged by venue for Summer 2023 * Birmingham, at Edgbaston Saturday, 5 Aug (14h30) – Birmingham Phoenix W vs Trent Rockets W – match 7 Thursday, 10 Aug (15h00) – Birmingham Phoenix W vs Welsh Fire W – match 14 Sunday, 13 Aug (14h30) – Birmingham Phoenix W vs
Northern Diamonds v Southern Vipers at London North (Lord’s) on 25 September 2022 (10h30) Billed by commentators as either ‘third-time-lucky’ either for Diamonds bagging their inaugural win, or Vipers, bagging a hat-trick of trophies. Before the match, a minute’s silence was held, followed by the national anthem; and an ECB statement was read out to
SE Stars v Southern Vipers at Beckenham (Kent) on 21 September 2022 (10h30) Staged at very short notice, the Play-off was billed by commentators as a ‘semi-final’ to decide who meets Northern Diamonds, who’ve already qualified for the final. Beforehand, a minute’s silence was held, followed by the national anthem; and an ECB statement was read
Northern Diamonds v Southern Vipers at Leeds (Headingley) on 17 September 2022 (10h30) Triple-billed by commentators as a ‘North-South Derby,’ ‘top-of-table’ clash and ‘dress-rehearsal’ for the Lord’s final. Neither team had lost a match and there was a reasonable chance that the same teams could play each other in the final. A minute’s silence was
Lightning vs SE Stars at Leicester (Grace Road) on 17 September 2022 (10h30) Having qualified for the Play-off (vs Vipers), for the privilege to play the final at Lord’s (vs Diamonds), Stars’ players as individuals were keen to impress during the match. Bryony Smith (pictured) hit a skipper’s ton, that included the only ’six’ of
Central Sparks vs Sunrisers at Worcester on 17 September 2022 (10h30) Described by commentators Mike Perkins as a ‘basement battle,’ both teams were playing their final match with insufficient points to venture beyond the group stage. A tough day for batters as nineteen wickets fell. Sparks’ Emily Arlott (pictured) top-scored hitting 63, also taking 1/22. Before the
Thunder vs Western Storm at Manchester (Emirates Old Trafford) on 18 September 2022 (10h30) Match advantage swung as the home team posted a half-decent score, but the visitors made light work of chasing down their target. Even the legendary Old Trafford rain didn’t save the home team. With neither team able to venture beyond the
Sunrisers vs Lightning at Chelmsford (Essex) on 11 September 2022 (10h30) Both teams have insufficient points to venture beyond the group stage, so the match was a ‘dead rubber.’ Before the match, a minute’s silence was held, followed by the national anthem; and an ECB statement was read out to mourn the passing of HM
Western Storm vs Northern Diamonds at Taunton (Somerset) on 11 September 2022 (10h30) Twice runners-up for the Women’s fifty-over tournament, Diamonds chalked-up a record competition score (334); certain to reach the finals for the third time. Storm needed to win both remaining matches to keep their chances alive. Diamonds’ skipper Hollie Armitage top-scored with an undefeated 131. Spinner Katie Levick (pictured)
Southern Vipers v Thunder at Ageas Bowl Southampton (Hants) on 11 September 2022 (10h30) Before the match, an English Cricket Board approved statement was read out to mourn the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II; with a minute’s silence followed by the national anthem. Commentator pointed out that as Friday’s fifth round matches that were postponed awaiting
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