Central Sparks v South East Stars at Edgbaston, Birmingham on May 29 (18h00) Turning the tables on Stars’ previous 34 run defeat by Sparks at Guildford, Stars played out their full twenty overs, steered home by Aylish Cranstone’s third undefeated ‘fifty’ (with top batting average from three ’not out’s.) After the match, Cranstone told reporters that
Western Storm v Sunrisers at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton on May 29 (11h00) Played in cooler weather conditions than would normally be expected for late May, host commentators said that both sides knew they needed to score at least 130 runs from the first 100 balls and Storm ‘desperately need to win’ to stay in contention
Commentators said that this was a ‘vital game’ for Diamonds, with table-topping Vipers ‘well out in front.’ Diamonds elected to bat on a ‘bright morning’ on a ‘chill day for late May,’ with high cloud, some blue sky and occasional sunshine. The match was ‘a great day for spin bowling’ as both sides peppered each
*Speaking to BBC Solent Radio after Vipers’ third win, Georgia Elwiss (pictured above) made no secret that the Charlotte Edwards Cup is ‘A Trophy (that) Vipers Really Wanted To Win.’ During post-match interviews, Vipers’ skipper Georgia Adams said that she was playing ‘ten times more cricket’ and her team had ’stepped-up’ their performance. For background,
International Women’s T20 Three Team Challenge Final: at Maharashtra Stadium, Pune, India; 28 May 2022 (19h30 local time) Sophie Ecclestone’s left-arm spin saw skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, ‘Supernovas’ secure their third title win against Deepti Sharma’s ‘Velocity.’ One England star played for each team: Sophie Ecclestone (Supernovas); Kate Cross (Velocity) and Sophia Dunkley (Trailblazers.) Commentators explained that with
Northern Diamonds v Southern Vipers at Chester-le-Street (The Riverside) on May 21 at 14h30 *Vipers elected to bat, back to full-strength: with Tara Norris and Danni Wyatt playing their first Charlotte Edwards Cup match of the season. Diamonds were also beefed-up with three Internationals: Sterre Kalis (NL) rotated for Lauren Winfield-Hill; England’s Katherine Brunt for
Southern Vipers v Loughborough Lightning at Southampton (Ageas Bowl) on May 18 (18h30) Returning career-best bowling figures, Lauren Bell skittled Lightning’s top-order batters, only three of whom made double-figures. By comparison, Vipers lost fewer wickets and five players made double figures. Vipers bowling attack precipitated Lightning’s batting collapse, so that only one player made a
Lightning v Thunder at Leicester (The Uptonsteel County Ground) on May 21 Openers Georgie Boyce (71 runs from 56 balls) and Emma Lamb (56 from 49) made 40 runs from Thunder’s power play, reaching 71 by mid-way. *At the 100 ball benchmark, Thunder were 130 without loss. *Thereafter, both openers were caught behind by Kathryn
Central Sparks v Sunrisers at Edgbaston, Birmingham on May 21 (12h30 start) After scoring an exceptional eighty runs including six ‘fours’ and six ’sixes, England’s Amy Jones later told reporters: ‘It’s great.. to win!’ Referring to their 83 run third-wicket partnership, Jones added that fellow batter Abi Freeborn was a positive influence as they set-up
South East Stars v Western Storm at Beckenham (Kent) on May 21 (11h00 start) Aylish Cranstone’s good form continues, scoring a second ‘fifty’ from three matches – the first fifty bagged against Sunrisers. Stars second win keeps them well-placed to defend their Charlotte Edwards Cup title. Previously they lost an evening match to Central Sparks, put down to fielding
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