Birmingham Phoenix vs Southern Brave at Birmingham (Edgbaston) on 3 August 2024 Both teams came beefed-up with their internationals, newly arrived from India. Phoenix chalked-up their second back-to-back win (finally putting to bed the narrative about a ‘long string of defeats.’) Defending champions Brave remain winless with renewed pressure to win remaining matches to qualify for the next
Oval Invincibles vs Northern Superchargers at the Kia Oval (London South) on 2 August 2024 Speaking after the north-south derby, Superchargers skipper Hollie Armitage (pictured)was congratulated for a ‘massive win,’ that followed a ‘heart-breaking’ tie with the defending champions (on 30 July.) By contrast, Invincibles skipper Lauren Winfield-Hill conceded that her team ‘weren’t at the
Southern Brave vs Manchester Originals at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton (East) on 1 August 2024 Manchester Originals chalked-up back-to-back wins, this time beating Brave in a second north-south derby that went to the wire. For Brave, the match started well with Danni Wyatt making top-score with ‘fifty.’ That was more than matched for Originals by
London Spirit vs Welsh Fire at Lord’s (London, St John’s Wood) on 1 August 2024 Fire’s second win came from their highest ever run-chase, with ‘superstar’ Hayley Matthews (West Indies’ skipper) inflicting Spirit’s first shock defeat. Spirit was ‘beefed-up’ with Deepti Sharma (India) replacing Erin Burns (Australia.) Top-scorer Hayley Matthews [78*not out runs (from 46 balls)
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 31 July 2024 Midlands derby ‘between east and west’ turned into a ‘fantastic game of cricket’ decided by the last ball. Describing match highlights, commentators said there were ‘small margins.’ Phoenix had posted a defendable score and later, bowled well. Rockets were a ’strong home side.’
Northern Superchargers vs Southern Brave at Leeds (Headingley) on 30 July 2024 North-South Derby that will be remembered for a remarkable last-ball tied-match, the first time such an event has happened (to-date.) Lauren Bell (pictured) received POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ cap-and-medal for restricting Superchargers batters, taking most wickets [4-fer] (4/11.) When batting, Lauren Bell also chalked-up 10*not
Manchester Originals vs Trent Rockets at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on 29 July 2024 Commentators were sympathetic for Rockets’ skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, who top-scored with ‘fifty,’ set a new record 4th wicket partnership with Australia’s Ash Gardner, but still fell short of snatching victory by one solitary run. By contrast, Originals chalked-up their first win
Welsh Fire vs Oval Invincibles at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on 28 July 2024 Invincibles campaign for a third title remains on track, after a clinical win played before a record crowd of 7,000 spectators watching the Women’s Hundred in Wales. Fire posted a below-par score, well short of last year’s record score on the same ground. Beyond mid-way,
London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix at Lord’s (London, St John’s Wood) on 27 July 2024 Spirit chalked-up their highest score on a ‘really good pitch’ before their home crowd of 16,600 (said to be 5th highest number of spectators for the Women’s Hundred.) Spirit’s second win sent them top-of-table with two wins from two matches played-to-date.
Northern Superchargers vs Trent Rockets at Headingley, Leeds; on 26 July 2024 Rockets Alana King (Australia) received POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ cap-and-medal for taking two key wickets (Georgia Wareham & Bess Heath); and also took one catch. Bess Heath’s dismissal drew parallels with the late Shane Warne’s ‘ball-of-the-century’ (1993) – please see short video below. Alana King’s
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