Sunrisers vs Central Sparks at Chelmsford, at The Cloud County Ground (Essex) on September 10 ‘Sunrisers’ ‘made another ‘impressive performance’ with back-to-back wins under England u19s skipper Grace Scrivens’s captaincy. Three ‘Sunrisers’ batters scored fifty, that included skipper Grace Scrivens who scored her third ‘fifty’ (at 50 overs.) Mady Villers who played a match-winning ‘fifty,’ in just 40 balls. The
Southern Vipers vs North West Thunder at Arundel Castle, Sussex on September 9 Commentators were optimistic that ‘Vipers’ chalked-up ‘a good win’ and remained ’in qualifying contention,’ especially if they won their‘must-win’ match at home to ‘South East Stars.’ Skipper Georgia Adams partnered by Emily Windsor made a century partnership that put 113 runs on
South East Stars vs The Blaze – Beckenham, at The County Ground (Kent) on September 10 <match photo> * Match report by Bruce Perkins @URL: http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2023/09/11/sun-shines-on-the-stars/ Match result: South East Stars 278/10 beat The Blaze 171/10, by 107 runs *’Stars” batting: Alice Davidson-Richards 101(128), Paige Scholfield 56(61), Bryony Smith 34(30), Bethan Miles 33(32), Alexa Stonehouse 18(12),
Northern Diamonds vs Southern Vipers at Roseworth Terrace, Gosforth; at 10h30 on 5 September 2023 Before the match, ‘Diamonds’’ Head Coach Dani Hazell had optimism (via social media) to ‘make something happen’ to reach the up-coming Eliminator to enable ‘Diamonds’ to defend last year’s title. Star batter Hollie Armitage top-scored for ‘Diamonds’ with an undefeated run-a-ball 106 runs
Western Storm vs Northern Diamonds Taunton, at The Cooper Associates County Ground (Somerset) on September 10 Before the match, Head Coach Dani Hazell had told reporters she had optimism to ‘make something happen’ for ‘Diamonds’ to reach the up-coming Eliminator match to defend last year’s title. Since then, ‘Diamonds’ lost three matches in-a-row, narrowing their title defence aspirations down
South East Stars vs North West Thunder at Guildford (Woodbridge Road); at 10h30 on 5 September 2023 ‘Thunder’ came beefed-up by Scots (Olivia Bell) and Irish (Laura Delaney) Internationals, but minus international superstar Deandre Dottin. Previously on 22 April (match 2), ’Stars’ equalled the highest competition score (334/5 vs 203/10.) This time the tables were turned
Women’s ‘Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy’ 2023 (for 50 overs) Group stage matches [2 of 3] Match results by venue from second five rounds played between 2nd – 24th July:- *Arundel, at the Castle Cricket Ground (Arundel Castle) July 22: Vipers vs Diamonds (Diamonds 105/4 from 25.4/50 overs) – No result (rain) @URL: http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2023/07/23/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-2023-match-36-vipers-v-diamonds/ *Beckenham, at the County
The Blaze vs South East Stars at the Welbeck Cricket Ground of the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Nettleworth (Mansfield, Notts) on 17 July. Stars clinched back-to-back wins to retain third-place, thanks to Tazmin Brits made top-score with 85 runs (from 63 balls); from two batting partnerships of ‘match-winning quality,’ each adding exactly 55 runs. Playing under a
Women’s ‘Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy’ 2023 (for 50 overs) Group stage matches [1 of 3] Match results arranged by venue, from first five rounds; played between 22nd April and 10th May:- *Beckenham, at the County Ground (Kent CCC) April 29: Vipers 287/6 beat Stars 129/10; by 158runs @URL: http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2023/04/30/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-match-8/ *Brighton & Hove, at the 1st Central
Western Storm vs Sunrisers at Cheltenham College Ground (Glos.) on 24 July ‘Rain-shortened’ match, with 22 overs-per-innings, branded as the ‘Visit Cayman Islands Cheltenham Cricket Festival;’ as part of the 51st Cheltenham festival. Batting first, Storm’s top-scorer Fran Wilson (pictured) 56 runs (from 52 balls) was the only batter to score ‘fifty’ and took an ‘excellent’
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