Here’s an unusual boxing match between two opposing forces. Identity Identities are being lost in franchise cricket. Every team has to be gifted a nickname that obliterates any sense of its origin. Here are some names: Brave, Diamonds, Fire, Invincibles, Originals, Phoenix, Rockets, Spirit, Stars, Storm, Superchargers, Thunder, Vipers. Can you distinguish them? Yes, some
Oval Invincibles vs Trent Rockets at Kia Oval on 21 August 2023 Lauded as ‘young talent,’ ‘Rockets’ Alexa Stonehouse took 2 wickets from 7 balls at the start; and came close to snatching a win, hitting 3 back-to-back ‘fours – as ‘Rockets’ closed 3 runs short. ‘Invincibles’ POTM Meerkat Match Hero was Nadine deKlerk [51*
Will the results of the Hundred have any effect on the way England approach the coming series against Sri Lanka? Hardly. One unsavoury fact the publicity agents will want to keep far from supporters’ minds is: England are likely to win every one of the six games played. SL are ranked eighth in the world
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on 20 August 2023 Before the match, ‘Fire’ were said to have gathered ‘team momentum’ with ‘one-foot-in-the-door’ and ‘needed and wanted’ to qualify for the next stage of the tournament. ‘Fire’ attained this year’s 3rd highest Women’s score-to-date (2023) to win the match by a comfortable
Trent Rockets vs Birmingham Phoenix at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 19 August 2023 ‘Midlands’ derby’ that was for ‘Rockets,’ was ‘The Last Chance Saloon:’ if they lost, they were ‘out;’ whereas even if ‘Phoenix’ won, they look set to receive the tournament’s ‘wooden spoon.’ When batting second, TV analysts found that ‘Phoenix’ had struggled to ‘knock runs off’ (their
Southern Brave vs Oval Invincibles at Southampton (The Ageas Bowl) on 19 August 2023 ’Invincibles’ as double-champions’ were eliminated by ‘Brave’ as twice-finalists, said to be ‘more than up to their task’ (to win the tournament trophy at their third attempt.) A ‘fantastic game’ unfolded as left-and-right-handed batters scored 73 runs for Brave’s fourth wicket, undefeated; to win the match before their
London Spirit vs Northern Superchargers at Lord’s (London North) on 18 August 2023 Commentators set the scene with ‘Spirit’ standing outside the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ to stay in the competition, before 14,500 spectators.’ Drama struck when batter Kate Cross was ‘dropped,’ held her nerve and partner Georgia Wareham scored the winning run from the penultimate match ball. Commentators lauded Phoebe
Trent Rockets vs beat Manchester Originals at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 17 August 2023 ‘Originals’ found themselves knocked-out of the competition by failing to post a defendable score. Before the match, commentators said that Originals needed points to qualify for the tournament’s next stage. For ‘Rockets,’ it was ‘more simple:’ if they lost, they were said to
Jon Lewis and his selection committee have shown the greatest respect to Sri Lanka by picking two thoroughly strong squads, both 15 strong. They are: T20: Heather Knight (captain), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Issy Wong,
Southern Brave vs Birmingham Phoenix at Southampton (The Ageas Bowl) on 16 August 2023 Twice runners-up ‘Brave’ were said to need ‘one more point’ to book their place in the finals. Commentators talked of a ‘tough day away from the office’ for ‘Phoenix,’ who’ll play their remaining games for pride. During the match, Georgia Adams
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