Here are a few disconnected thoughts about the current cricketing scene Commentary PA: “10, 9, 8, 7 – whoops, what comes next?” ‘Commentator’s curse’ – this phrase should be banned. Result: silence reigns “She’s a world-class player” – out next ball “She’s a world-class player” – takes a wicket next ball. “There, what did I
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on 5 August 2024 Welsh Fire chalked up a ‘major win’ under Tammy Beaumont‘s (pictured) captaincy at home, beating the defending champions by chasing-down their 85 run target with relative ease (with seven wickets-in-hand.) Commentators added that Fire’s convincing win extends their top-of-table lead and are now
Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals at Leeds (Headingley) on 4 August 2024 Reporters felt that traditional ‘Roses’ derby rivalry was missing, that resulted in a one-sided match that Superchargers won ‘in style.’ Fastest strike-rates by Australian internationals Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield ensured that 2nd-placed Superchargers came away with a ‘comprehensive win.’ Receiving POTM ‘Meerkat match
London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles at Lord’s (London, St John’s Wood) on 4 August 2024 Keenly contested London derby in which winners expected to go top-of-table, instead of which scores were tied and points shared. As top performer both with bat-and-ball, international ‘All-Rounder’ Marizanne Kapp (pictured) collected POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ cap-and-medal for her ‘massive impact’
Trent Rockets vs Welsh Fire at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 3 August 2024 Reported attendance 10,693. Match will be remembered for setting a new record that was made when both Rockets openers departed for golden ducks. Previously, when Fire played Rockets, Fire skipper Tammy Beaumont became the first batter to score 100 (on 15.8.2023). By
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.’
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