‘Manchester Originals’ v ‘London Spirit’, at Emirates Old Trafford on 10 August Receiving ‘Hero-of-the-match’ cap-and-medal, Deepti Sharma made it clear to Mark Butcher that she believed in herself; believed in her team; and ‘did really well.’ ‘Spirit’s’ third win keeps their tournament chances alive, beating ‘Originals’ by 5 wickets. Earlier, Deepti Sharma’s 1st over was a rare ‘dot ball’ maiden. Just
‘Birmingham Phoenix Women’ v ‘Welsh Fire’ at Edgbaston on 9th August Receiving ‘Hero-of-the-match’ cap and medal, Shafali Verma took just 22 balls to score her half-century, finishing unbeaten on 76* Commentators added said that Verma arrived from India in June (to play England.) Verma’s innings was ‘outstanding’ with ‘wonderful stroke-play’ including hitting WIndies star Hayley
‘Oval Invincibles -W’ v ‘Trent Rockets -W’, at Kia Oval on 8th August – match abandoned Awaiting the outcome of umpire’s pitch inspections commentators reviewed edited highlights of ‘Oval Invincibles’ three wins, the first of which was their historic inaugural match in ‘The Hundred’ women’s series against ‘Manchester Originals.’ Historians took note that South African
‘Southern Brave’ v ‘Northern Superchargers’, Southampton (Ageas Bowl) on 7th August Receiving ‘Hero-of-the-match’ from Rob Key, Sophia Dunkley was congratulated on her ‘good summer’ (with the bat.) She said the match-winning ‘pressure helped.’ She added that partner Maia Bouchier ‘did a great job.’ Commentators added that both players ‘strike rates’ were 1.7 runs-per-ball, comfortably above the target set to
Welsh Fire v Trent Rockets, at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on 06 August Awarding ‘Hero-of-the-match’ cap and medal to Natalie Sciver for her match-winning ‘fifty,’ Charles Dagnall asked her about ‘Rockets’ overseas players. Both Australians (Sammy-Jo Johnson and Heather Graham) had earlier taken three wickets each; and keeper Rachel Priest had made three stumpings and staged a ‘run out’, as ‘Fire’
Manchester Originals Women v Southern Brave Women, Emirates Old Trafford on 5th August Against all odds, South Africans Lizelle Lee (43* from 32 balls) and Mignon du Preez (15*runs from 15 balls) made a lightning match-winning display when rain stopped play with 30 balls remaining. Lizelle Lee was awarded ‘Match Hero’ cap and medal. Umpires
Birmingham Phoenix Women v Oval Invincibles Women at Edgbaston on 4th August Between innings, left-arm pacer Tash Farrant (3/23) went top of the bowler’s leader board adding another three wickets to her cumulative total of 11 wickets; taking 2 more than her main rivals (Australia’s Sammy-Jo Johnson and WIndies Hayley Matthews.) After the match, Farrant said she was ‘surprised’ to receive ‘Hero-of-the-match’ adding that she’d
London Spirit v Northern Superchargers at Lords on 3rd August Introducing the match, ‘Superchargers’ were undefeated. Each team had chalked-up three wins, both beating both ‘Invincibles’ and ‘Rockets’ by slim margins. Ebony Rainford Brent mentioned that ‘Spirit’ had given away more ‘fours’ than any other team. Darren Gough added that this was a ‘crunch’ match
Oval Invincibles Women v Welsh Fire Women at Kia Oval on 2nd August For a second time in three days, ‘Invincibles’ failed to get a move on chasing a low target, slipping to their second defeat (minus Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail – both missing for a second game in a row.) Receiving ‘Hero-of-the-match’ cap
London Spirit Women v Southern Brave Women at Lords on 1 August With four straight wins, ‘Brave’ are top of the table ‘on a roll’ with 8 points. ‘Spirit’ are the first team to be bowled-out inside 100 balls. Receiving ‘Hero-of-the-match’ cap and medal, Australian Amanda-Jade Wellington (4/14) said she was ‘proud of the girls’ and ‘wanted
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