Sunrisers v South-East Stars Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester Strange how a rained-off game of cricket can cause such extreme emotions. This was the last ever franchise match to be stage in England. Last, that is, until the ECB changes its mind again about the optimum form of women’s cricket. Given the ever increasing pace of
South East Stars vs Sunrisers at Leicester (Uptonsteel County Ground) on 21 September 2024 Billed as a ‘David vs Goliath’ contest, Stars have been beaten twice as this year’s runners-up at both 20 and 50 over tournaments. On the day, commentators commended skipper Grace Scrivens ‘for a sterling job,’ when winning their inaugural RHF trophy
South East Stars vs Southern Vipers at Beckenham, Kent on 14 September 2024 Defending champions – trophy holders and three-times winners – Vipers were knocked-out from this year’s competition by Stars. Before the match, Vipers vice-captain Emily Windsor spoke of a ‘good buzz;’ and Alice Monaghan said she was ‘sad to leave’ when confirming to
Northern Diamonds vs Sunrisers at Headingley, Leeds on 14 September 2024 Top-of-table Diamonds went down to a shock defeat at home to Sunrisers, who qualify for their inaugural final at fifty-overs. Last year’s defending champions posted a defendable score, but as commentators pointed out early-on it was by no means ’a straightforward game, with Diamonds
Southern Vipers vs Sunrisers at Southampton, East (Utilita Bowl) on 7 September 2024 (10h30) Commentators billed a ‘must-win’ match for Sunrisers to knock-out Blaze and qualify for a semi-final place. By contrast, Vipers had suffered at least three back-to-back defeats and were still playing without their England players. Vipers had already amassed sufficient points to qualify
Northern Diamonds vs South East Stars at Chester-le-Street Co Durham (Seat Unique Riverside) on 7 September 2024 Players knew they were pre-qualified to play in the up-coming semi-finals. By no means a ‘dress rehearsal’ for the final, the match turned out to be one-sided, played in ’spin-friendly’ conditions with a ‘green-looking’ pitch and ball-slowing outfield following recent rain. Batting
The Blaze vs Central Sparks at Chesterfield (Cricket Club) on 6 September 2024 (10h30) Both teams were knocked-out of this year’s competition before reaching the semi-finals stage. Abbey Freeborn’s third back-to-back win as stand-in skipper, ended Sparks’ final match on a high. Defeat for Blaze was made worse one day later, when pipped at the
Western Storm vs Lancashire Thunder at Taunton (The Cooper Associates County Ground, Somerset) on 7 September 2024 Thunder narrowly beat Storm by just two runs in a ‘dead-rubber’ match to decide which team received this year’s wooden spoon. Batting first, Thunder’s Ellie Threlkeld – pictured made top-score with a skipper’s ‘fifty’ [69 runs (from 93 balls).]
Central Sparks vs South East Stars at Birmingham (South-East) at Moseley Cricket Club, Shirley on 4 September 2024 (10h30) Stars cemented their place in the semi-finals by beating a depleted Sparks side. Unusually, both sides were led by wicket-keepers who stepped-up as stand-in skippers. Stand-in skipper Kira Chathli (pictured) [80runs (from 78 balls)] made her
Lancashire Thunder vs The Blaze at Sale Cricket Club (Rookwood, Lancs) on 4 September 2024 (10h30) Blaze remained in a ‘dominant position’ delivering a team-effort throughout the match, despite both best batter (Tara Norris) and best bowler (Fi Morris) coming from the losing-side. When Blaze batted, commentators lauded bowler Fi Morris (pictured) for a ‘fantastic
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