North West Thunder vs Sunrisers, at Emirates Old Trafford (Lancs) on 24 April (09h30) Fi Morris (pictured) hit 89 for Thunder’s record 3rd wicket partnership of 193, partnered by Katie Mack 100 from Austrailia’s ‘big bash,’ said to have ‘led (Thunder’s) charge.’ When bowling, each took one wicket, more making-up for both players disappointment with low scores during their
Northern Diamonds vs Western Storm at Leeds (Headingley Stadium) on 24 April (10h30) Diamonds chalked-up back-to-back wins, with some of the ‘most experienced’ players in the competition. Hollie Armitage scored a skipper’s ton (103) to go top of the batting leader board. Commentators lauded Abi Glen who played ’shots all round the ground’ scoring (what turned
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
South East Stars vs Southern Vipers (Beckenham, Kent County Ground) on April 20 (10h30) Keenly contested high-scoring match, Stars beating Vipers (as 3 times defending champions): hitting their run-chase target by a wafer-thin margin. Put in to bat, Vipers chalked-up a defendable score, their openers banking 80 runs between EllaMcCaughan and Australian Charli Knott. By contrast, Stars openers achieved a record
Western Storm vs Sunrisers at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on April 20 (10h30) Sunrisers chalked-up their fifth consecutive win at fifty overs, although on this occasion both sides played just over thirty overs apiece. Key to Sunrisers’ victory were two 3-fers: from seamer Nicola Hancock (Australian on short-term contract); also from leg-spinner Jodi Grewcock (England u19s – just returned
The Blaze Previewed by Jon Culley – ECB Reporters Network Captain: Kirstie Gordon Head Coach: Chris Guest 2023 finish: Runners-up 2023 highest run-scorer: Tammy Beaumont (317) 2023 highest wicket-taker: Grace Ballinger (18) Key winter moves: The return of South Africa all-rounder Nadine de Klerk for a full season is a big boost. In just seven
Women’s ‘Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy’ Cricket Tournament (for 50 overs) returns on April 20 Fixtures for 2024 are listed below, arranged by venue. Six fixtures will be played during April and May, with the competition resuming at the end of June; and running until September:- *Arundel (Sussex), at the Castle Cricket Ground Bank Holiday Monday, August
Southern Vipers vs The Blaze at ‘The County Ground’ Northampton, on September 24 ‘Vipers’ won their third RHFT crown (2020, 2021 & 2023); becoming the first team to become ‘double champions:’ holding both the 20 overs and 50 overs titles during the same season. Also, ‘Vipers’ bagged their fifth trophy in four seasons. Before the
The Eliminator shifted If you believe in a quiet life, free from all controversy, I advise you not to listen to crickether.com’s latest Vodcast, No 182 , nor to read the rest of this piece. The Eliminator, to decide who will face the Vipers in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final (details at end), will
Memorabilia Some more excellent cricket, spoiled only by rain at Chester-le-Street, which reduced the game to an 18-over slog. Results come lower down. It didn’t prevent Sunrisers from completing their third successive victory, to total five. For me, theirs is the team achievment of the tournament. But the plaudits go to SE Stars and Blaze,
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