South East Stars v Sunrisers at Beckenham (Kent); Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy on July 2 (10h30) In a closely-fought match, Sunrisers’ Grace Scrivens (pictured) right-arm off-breaks earned her a 4-fer (4/42) – followed by making top-score: 74. Batting left-handed, Scrivens beating her previous highest-score for the 50 over game (ICC ‘List A’), by 2 runs (72 vs Storm, in
The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy (for 50 overs) returns in 2022. Southern Vipers are the reigning champions for two years running. List of fixtures arranged by venue (a-z) is set out below:- Beckenham (Kent) Saturday, July 2: South East Stars W v Sunrisers W – match 1 Friday, September 9: South East Stars W v
‘Southern Vipers Women’ vs ‘Northern Diamonds W’ at Northampton on 25 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – final) Skipper Adams’ 4-fer ‘Was Not Part Of The Plan’ Receiving the trophy for the second successive year, ‘Vipers’’ skipper Georgia Adams (4/35) told viewers that taking 4 ‘Diamonds’’ wickets ‘was not part of her team’s bowling plan.’
‘Northern Diamonds Women’ vs ‘Central Sparks W’ at Scarborough on 22 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – Semi-Final Eliminator) History often repeats itself. Firstly, ‘Diamonds’ knocked ‘Sparks’ out of last year’s semi-final eliminator, to play ‘Vipers in the final.’ Secondly, less than a month ago, ‘SE Stars’ knocked out ‘Sparks’ from of this year’s ‘Charlotte
‘SE Stars Women’ vs ‘Thunder -W’ at Beckenham on 18 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – round 7) Weather was mild for mid-September (20C) As neither team could progress beyond the group stage, the match was a dead rubber and a chance to try out new players assigned to England’s winter training academy. ‘Stars’ were
‘Lightning Women’ vs ‘Central Sparks W’ at Haslegrave, Loughborough on 18 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy –round 7) Even before a ball was bowled, ‘Sparks’ points tally assured them of a place in the qualifier. As the result made no difference, as ‘Lightning’ had insufficient points to qualify, the match was a ‘dead rubber.’ Opening
‘Southern Vipers Women’ vs ‘Northern Diamonds W’ at Ageas Bowl, Southampton on 18 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – round 7) Undefeated on 84, POTM Georgia Elwiss made certain that ‘Vipers’ won what could have been a dress rehearsal for this year’s final which may be played between the same teams, missing key players on
‘Western Storm Women’ vs ‘Sunrisers’ at Bristol on 18 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – round 7) Making top score of the day, ‘Storm’ skipper Sophie Luff (157* runs from 142 balls) staged four decisive partnerships. *Firstly, with opener Fi Morris, Luff saw ‘Storm’ through the power-play (47/1); following which Morris was caught by Sonali
‘Northern Diamonds Women’ vs ‘Thunder W’ at Riverside, Chester-le-Street, on 12 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – round 6) Previously, ‘Diamonds’ won both head-to-heads (Sept 2020); during which Beth Langston and Katie Levick took 3 wickets each. On the day, ‘Diamonds’ skipper Hollie Armitage (3 wickets, 1 catch) and Katie Levick (4 wickets) – kept ‘Thunder’ a safe distance away,
‘Central Sparks Women’ vs ‘SE Stars W’ at New Road, Worcester on 12 September (Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy –round 6) *‘Sparks’ were 67/0 after 10 ov., at which point skipper Eve Jones (39 runs from 38 balls) was caught behind from Ryana Macdonald-Gay (2/31.) At the 100 ball benchmark (16.4 ov) ‘Sparks’ were 92/1. Next over, Marie
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