Southern Vipers vs The Blaze at ‘The County Ground’ Northampton, on September 24 ‘Vipers’ won their third RHFT crown (2020, 2021 & 2023); becoming the first team to become ‘double champions:’ holding both the 20 overs and 50 overs titles during the same season. Also, ‘Vipers’ bagged their fifth trophy in four seasons. Before the
The Blaze vs Southern Vipers at Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough (Leics), on September 16 Beefed-up by two England internationals (Maia Bouchier and Charlie Dean): three ‘Vipers’ batters (Maia Bouchier, Georgia Elwiss & Emily Windsor) scored ‘fifties’; to boost their net-run-rate. By comparison, only one ‘Blaze’ batter (Marie Kelly) scored ‘fifty,’ as Blaze went down to their third successive defeat.
Southern Vipers vs The Blaze at Newport (Newclose County Cricket Ground) Isle of Wight, on 11 July at 10h30 Both teams were equally ‘missing a few players’ from England’s ‘Ashes’ call-up. Speaking post-match, Vipers’ skipper Georgia Adams (who skippered Vipers to win this season’s 20 overs’ cup): conceded that unbeaten Blaze were the ‘best team in
The Blaze vs Northern Diamonds at Queen’s Park, Chesterfield (Derbys) on 7 July 2023 (10h30) Unbeaten Blaze made light-work of chasing down winning target set by defending champions Diamonds, scoring nearly twice-as-fast as their opponents (7.6 runs-per-over vs 4r-p-o.) England’s Tammy Beaumont 83*not out (62) made top-score: that included 2 ‘sixes;’ partnered by Scotland’s Sarah Bryce 53*not out
Western Storm vs The Blaze at Bristol (The Seat Unique stadium) on 2 July 2023 (10h30) With both sides depleted by England Ashes call-up, acting skipper Marie Kelly stepped-up by scoring ‘fifty;’ staged a ‘run-out;’ and clean-bowled Storm skipper Luff’. Marie Kelly also took a vital ‘death over’ catch. Tight field-settings took the match down to wire, Blaze winning by 6
Western Storm vs The Blaze on 7 June 2023 (11h30) at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) Blaze made best use of match-practice beating Storm by a convincingly wide margin, preparing to play either Thunder or Vipers in the Competition’s Final. Storm fell short of posting a match-winning score, missing key players. Blaze made a slower start but overtook Storm
The Blaze vs Sunrisers on June 4 (11h00) at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) Unbeaten Blaze put in another ‘professional performance’ to secure ‘top spot,’ chalk-up their 6th successive win, and book their place on finals day as group-stage winners. England pair Nat Sciver-Brunt [58 runs (from 30 balls)] and Tammy Beaumont [41 runs (from 30 balls)]
Northern Diamonds vs The Blaze on 2 June 2023 at Chester-le-Street (The Riverside – SEAT Unique) Blaze convincingly beat Diamonds with their 5th successive win and look set to book their place on finals day. From the outset, commentators were concerned that Diamonds openers were ‘struggling to get the ball off the square,’ whereas Blaze
South East Stars vs The Blaze on 20 May (14h30) at Beckenham (Kent County Ground) Making top-score, Blaze’s Georgie Boyce 63*not out (from 38 balls) enjoyed one of the ‘best games of cricket’ (in which) she’d ever played. England’s Tammy Beaumont 43(31) ‘laid the foundation’ for Blaze’s successful run-chase. Match advantage swung between both teams as Blaze
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