Northern Diamonds v Loughborough Lightning at Chester-le-Street, Durham (SEAT Unique Riverside) on June 1 (14h30) Keeper Bess Heath (pictured) hit her second ‘Fifty’ of the contest for Diamonds: the match later decided by the final ball. Partnered by Sterre Kalis (NL), Heath and Kalis shared a record opening stand for Diamonds, of 93 runs. Despite the
Thunder v Loughborough Lightning at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on June 3 (14h30) Thunder signed-off their group stage for the ECB Charlotte Edwards Cup with a second win at Old Trafford, on a good pitch with quick outfield; on a dry day with occasional sunshine. Taking ‘5-fer’ 15 runs (5/15), Sophie Ecclestone enjoyed a ‘wonderful
Loughborough Lightning v Southern Vipers at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on May 29 (11h00) England’s Danni Wyatt, 76 runs (from 44 balls) hit top-score for Vipers against Loughborough Lightning, to chalk-up their fourth straight win. Charlotte Edwards (as Head Coach at Vipers) looks poised to win her own cup at Finals Day (Northampton) on June 11.
Southern Vipers v Loughborough Lightning at Southampton (Ageas Bowl) on May 18 (18h30) Returning career-best bowling figures, Lauren Bell skittled Lightning’s top-order batters, only three of whom made double-figures. By comparison, Vipers lost fewer wickets and five players made double figures. Vipers bowling attack precipitated Lightning’s batting collapse, so that only one player made a
Loughborough Lightning v Northern Diamonds – Loughborough (Haslegrave) on May 14 Diamonds made a dream power play start (57/1 after 6 overs) as Lauren Winfield-Hill bagged top-score-to-date in the first round of the Charlotte Edwards Cup. The highlight of Winfield-Hill’s ‘whirlwind’ 96 runs (from 51 balls) came during Diamonds’ 14th over, when Scotland’s Kathryn Bryce
Now Northampton Saints have jumped on the bandwagon. They announce a partnership with Loughborough Lightning which parallels the link between Leicester Tigers and Lichfield published last month – except that Lichfield had been rejected when the Premier 15s was set up in 2017. Lightning are one of two campus-based clubs in the league, the other
Lightning are out of Tyrells title contention as Harlequins battle their way to a 26-10 victory. The match started with Lightning on the backfoot as Harlequins’ Jade Konkel darted through the Lightning lines to slot home in the first minute of the match, 5-0. Lightning were quick to retaliate with the swift hands of Emily
It was a resolute Lightning side that took to the pitch at Loughborough this afternoon as they looked to keep a clean sheet at home against Saracens Women. Lightning took to the pitch determined to get the better start, but it was Saracens that took the early lead, pushing a driving maul over the line
Wasps produced a composed display in difficult conditions to seal a 33-27 victory in the development league. The hosts were pushed hard by a strong Loughborough side but sealed a five try victory, including a double for Kendall Templeman. The hosts started brightly showing great patience close to the opposition try line. Eventually Johanna Dombrowski
Wasps will look to bounce back from their defeat last weekend as they host Loughborough Lightning in the development league. With just three fixtures left in the league for this season, Wasps will want to ensure they collect as many points as possible to keep pressure on the league leaders. When the two sides met
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