South East Stars vs Sunrisers Beckenham, at Kent County Ground on 14 July 2024 at 09h30 As forecast by a visiting groundsman, the ‘used’ wicket was well-suited to spinners, who took 15 of the 20 wickets that fell, with 8 batters from each side reaching double-figures. Commentators’ curse struck on 159/2, before Sunrisers’ Jodi Grewcock
Lancashire Thunder vs Southern Vipers, at Sedburgh School Cricket Ground (Cumbria) on 14 July 2024 *No result: ‘Match abandoned without a ball bowled’ Points shared: Lancashire Thunder 2pts, Southern Vipers 2pts. *Scorecard courtesy of ECB @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/match-centre/104456#scorecard *Updated fixtures and results @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/05/12/updated-rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-fixtures-and-results/
The Blaze vs Northern Diamonds at Lindum Sports Club Ground, Lincoln on 14 July 2024 Following adverse weather, the match was reduced to 30 overs. Rain stopped play and umpires had no appetite to continue. Diamonds 188/8 (26/30 overs): skipper Hollie Armitage & Bess Heath (England, England ‘A’) Beth Langston (ECB Development Squad & England
Women’s ‘Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy’ Cricket Tournament (for 50 overs) concludes on September 21, 2024 Remaining fixtures from August 26 are listed below, arranged by venue. Results included from first ten rounds played up to July 14:- *Arundel (Sussex), at the Castle Cricket Ground Bank Holiday Monday, August 26@10h30: Southern Vipers vs The Blaze – (match 42); *Beckenham
The Kia Oval, the Oval, as the ECB awkwardly titled the venue. Sophie Devine won the toss and decided to bat. England’s selections were fascinating. Heather Knight was restored, at the expense of Maia Bouchier. Linsey Smith replaced Charlie Dean. So the three spinners would all turn the ball away from right-handed batters, (if at
Central Sparks vs Western Storm at Worcester (New Road) on 12 July 2024 at 09:30 Previously, commentators described the pitch as a ’sticky wicket’ that was difficult to bat on. A ‘star performance’ from guest Australian Amanda-Jade Wellington (pictured) proved crucial, by making top-score [83 runs (from 53 balls)] during a century 6th wicket stand
Third T20 – England v New Zealand The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury Ben Sawyer had obviously said “Attack!” – and Suzie Bates obliged, hitting Lauren Filer’s first ball back past her for four. But Filer played the old-pro’s game. She allowed Bates a single, then undid Georgia Plimmer with a bouncer that she could only loft
Central Sparks vs Lancashire Thunder at Worcester (New Road) on 10 July 2024 at 09:30 (delayed start) Match started just over an hour late. Sparks having previously won away, at Old Trafford. Both teams started with just one win from each of their last five matches and equally have a wafer-thin chance to qualify beyond
Western Storm vs The Blaze at Cheltenham, Glos (The College Ground) on 10 July 2024 at 09h30 Cheltenham Festival cricket commentators described an ‘intriguing game’ in which match advantage alternated between each team, from the moment that Storm skipper Sophie Luff was ‘run-out’ by Blaze’s Kathryn Bryce’s quick thinking. Once top-scorer Fran Wilson departed, Storm
Looking on the bright side of a wet evening When rain affects a cricket match, it’s hard to find anything positive to say about it. But here’s an effort from the second T20 at Hove. The groundstaff worked wonders to provide any play at all. In the end they had to admit defeat, but not
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