London Spirit v Northern Superchargers at Lords on 3rd August Introducing the match, ‘Superchargers’ were undefeated. Each team had chalked-up three wins, both beating both ‘Invincibles’ and ‘Rockets’ by slim margins. Ebony Rainford Brent mentioned that ‘Spirit’ had given away more ‘fours’ than any other team. Darren Gough added that this was a ‘crunch’ match
Oval Invincibles Women v Welsh Fire Women at Kia Oval on 2nd August For a second time in three days, ‘Invincibles’ failed to get a move on chasing a low target, slipping to their second defeat (minus Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail – both missing for a second game in a row.) Receiving ‘Hero-of-the-match’ cap
County treasurers were concerned when gates at men’s games in The Hundred produced some smaller crowds than expected, smaller than for the T20. But the numbers flocking into the women’s matches have gone through the roof. People of all ages have been turning up in large numbers at matches starting mid-morning and mid-afternoon. The proof
The Hundred offers us the third set of franchises in two years We have had to adjust to the six teams of the KSL (2016-19), then after the break to recover from the pandemic the eight new squads for the Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy and the Charlotte Edwards Cup; now the eight for The Hundred.
London Spirit Women v Southern Brave Women at Lords on 1 August With four straight wins, ‘Brave’ are top of the table ‘on a roll’ with 8 points. ‘Spirit’ are the first team to be bowled-out inside 100 balls. Receiving ‘Hero-of-the-match’ cap and medal, Australian Amanda-Jade Wellington (4/14) said she was ‘proud of the girls’ and ‘wanted
Birmingham Phoenix Women v Trent Rockets (W) at Edgbaston on 1 August Receiving ‘Hero-of-the-match’ cap and medal from NZ cricketing personality Simon Doull; top scorer Heather Graham (44 runs from 21 balls) told Doull she’d had ‘plenty of practice beforehand,’ from the ‘WBBL’ (Australian Women’s ‘Big Bash’ League.) Earlier, Doull described her innings as “an absolute
Northern Superchargers Women v Oval Invincibles (W) at Leeds Headingley on 31 July Hero-of-the-match All-Rounder Alice Davidson-Richards not only hit top score with her bat (42) had best bowling figures for her team 2/17; but also bowled the decisive ball to snatch a final ball win. Receiving the customary cap and medal from Niall O’Brien, Davidson-Richards said she’d ‘enjoyed
Welsh Fire Women v Manchester Originals W at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on 31 July Receiving ‘Hero-of-the-match’ cap and medal for her match-winning 71*(from 50 balls), WIndies star Hayley Matthews was ‘pretty happy’ at half-way; adding that a ‘good job bowling’ made it easy for batters. Commentators added that Hayley Matthews was ‘full of confidence and flair;’ setting
‘Southern Brave’ v ‘Birmingham Phoenix’ at Southampton (Ageas Bowl) on 30 July Receiving the ‘Match Hero’ cap and medal, Danni Wyatt made top score of the day (69* runs off 40 balls.) Wyatt was ‘really pleased’ and gave generous praise to Sophia Dunkley whom she said played ‘exceptionally well.’ Commentators thought cricket was a ‘funny
‘London Spirit’ v ‘Trent Rockets’ at Lords on 29 July Receiving ‘Hero-of-the-match’ cap and medal from Charles Dagnall, Rachel Priest repeated what she’d said before the match: that she’d had a ‘clear head’ and (knew she) ‘needed to get runs-on-the-scoreboard.’ Priest (76 from 42 balls) added that she was ‘glad she had a good bat,’
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