North West Thunder vs Central Sparks at Manchester (Emirates Old Trafford) on 8 May 2024 History was made when Sparks skipper Eve Jones (pictured) scored an undefeated skipper’s ton (136*not out) and entered Old Trafford’s record book as the female top-scorer of all-time. Commentators described Eve Jones’ ‘great knock’ as ‘unbelievable;’ even more-so when Sparks’ run-chase came down
The Blaze vs North West Thunder at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 6 May (09h30) Thunder skipper Ellie Threlkeld (pictured) came beefed-up for a ‘Bank Holiday showdown’ with all four of their England players plus Australian Katie Mack. Blaze were strengthened by Tammy Beaumont playing her first match this season wearing Blaze, accompanied by fellow England
Southern Vipers vs North West Thunder at Newbury, (Sir Paul Getty’s Ground at Wormsley) on 1 May Interviewed post match (please see below) Nancy Harman (pictured) told Kev James that she was keen to make an impression for reselection to play for Vipers, and this was her first opportunity ‘finish the job’ to win. Together with Alice Monaghan
North West Thunder vs Western Storm at Manchester (Emirates Old Trafford) on 27 April 2024 (09h30 with delayed start) Sophie Luff 76 (pictured) who played a skipper’s innings with top-score, later said she was ‘really proud’ for a ‘great team performance.’ During Storm’s innings, commentators lauded Sophie Ecclestone who was ‘pick of Thunder’s bowlers,’ taking a 3-fer.
Northern Diamonds vs North West Thunder at Chester-le-Street, Co Durham (Seat Unique Riverside) on 20 April (10h30) Katie Levick (pictured) chalked-up her first 4-fer of the season, that included 2 ‘leg-before’ decisions. Katie Levick’s previous 4-fer (in last year’s contest) included 3 ‘leg-before’ against the same team (13/9/23.) Playing against some of the ‘most experienced’ players in the
North West Thunder vs Central Sparks on May 6 – match RHF14 – at Manchester (Emirates Old Trafford) Thunder’s England duo Sophie Ecclestone and Emma Lamb made ‘fifties.’ Sparks debutante Erin Burns (Australia) took a ‘4-fer’ with her off-spin and added what turned out to be 37 valuable runs with her bat. Sparks Eve Jones (pictured)
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