‘Central Sparks’ vs ‘SE Stars’ at Edgbaston (Foundation Community Sports Ground) on 30 August (Charlotte Edwards Cup – Regional T20 – Group A) Previously ‘Stars’ won by 5 wickets with 22 balls remaining (on July 3rd) ‘Stars’ were without Alice Capsey. Winning the return match, ‘Stars’ finish top of ‘Group A’ with 21 points. *Two
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World T20 Cup Qualifiers – Results, then Deep Thoughts
Qualifiers have been taking place in La Manga, Spain (European section). Five nations are competing: France, Germany, Ireland, Scotland and The Netherlands. This good news battles against concerns about cricket’s failure to spread its wings globally. First some Results: Ireland 89-9 Scotland 92-5 (Kathryn Bryce 46*) France 45 Germany 46-1 Germany 71-6 Netherlands 72-3 France
Sophie Luff Skipper’s ‘Fifty’ Raises ‘Storm’s’ Hopes For A Place In Final
‘Northern Diamonds’ vs ‘Western Storm’ at Chester-le-Street on 28 August (Charlotte Edwards Cup – Regional T20 – Group B) *‘Storm’ saw-off their main competition, beating second-placed ‘Diamonds’ to go top of ‘Group B’ *Batting first, more than half ‘Storm’s’ deliveries to ‘Diamonds’ were ‘dot’ balls. *Separately, ‘Storm’ faced a similar number of ‘dot’ balls. *At
Alice Capsey Scores Winning ‘Fifty’ And Dismisses Both Openers
Southern Vipers’ vs ‘SE Stars’ at Southampton on 28 August (Charlotte Edwards Cup – Regional T20 – Group A) *’Stars’ started well with 32 without loss, until Tara Norris’ 7th ball had Aylish Cranstone ‘leg before.’ Previously, Cranstone had slogged Norris’s first over for 3 ‘fours.’ Arriving at No.3, Alice Capsey anchored ‘Stars’ innings with
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A Day of Drama – Charlotte Edwards Cup Round Five
This was a thoroughly eventful day in women’s cricket. First the unwelcome news that both the uncapped players brought into the England squad, Charlie Dean and Maia Bouchier, are possible Covid-19 contacts, so will not be able to make their debuts until the second T20 against the White Ferns at the earliest. But as one
No Clear Winner Between ‘Thunder’ And ‘Sunrisers’
Sunrisers vs Thunder at Northampton on 28 August (Charlotte Edwards Cup – Regional T20 – group B) The match was broadcast live by both sides, via social media (ESPN-cric-info & you-tube) *Pick of ’Sunrisers’ bowlers with best economy were Emily Thorpe (2/17) and Kelly Castle (1/18); Similarly for ‘Thunder,’ three bowlers stood out: skipper Kate Cross (2/20);
Eve Jones Plays Skipper’s Innings
‘Central Sparks’ vs ‘Lightning’ at Worcester on 28 August (Charlotte Edwards Cup – Regional T20 – Group A) The match was broadcast live by both sides, via social media (ESPN-cric-info & you-tube) A ‘must win’ match for ‘Central Sparks.’ *Batting first, ’Lightning’s’ top 5 batters made double figures, keeper Abigail Freeborn made top score (32) *Openers Bethany Harmer
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Emma Lamb called up to England squad
Emma Lamb has been called up to England Women ahead of the three-match Vitality IT20 series against New Zealand. Emma last featured in the squad in 2016. Unfortunately, Charlie Dean and Maia Bouchier have been identified as possible COVID-19 contacts and in order to evaluate the situation and undergo further testing they will miss the
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Sparks shock Vipers – The Charlotte Edwards Cup – Round 4
The CE Cup resumed with four matches offering spectators 40 deliveries more to enjoy than the previous tournament. Sparks produced the big shock, beating Vipers away from home at Hove (scores below). On a road of a track the bowlers had a disheartening task trying to dislodge talented batters. Georgia Adams showed the way once
Both ‘Stars’ Called Alice Were Confident Of A Win
‘SE Stars’ vs ‘Lightning’ at Guildford on 25 August (Charlotte Edwards Cup – Regional T20 – Group A) Previous match was on 26 June when SE Stars won at Nottingham by 6 wickets (with 41 balls remaining) *‘Stars’ Bryony Smith (16 runs from 12 balls) joined by Alice Capsey (38 from 28) kept the run-rate
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