Welsh Fire vs Northern Superchargers at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on 8 August 2024 Two special SKY Sports features were aired during the rain delay, optimistically awaiting the moment when players might make their way to the pitch. *First feature marked the first anniversary Fire’s skipper Tammy Beaumont’s (pictured) century [118 runs (from 61 balls)] played between
Rain fell on Cardiff, to prevent Welsh Fire from consolidating their place at the top of the tree in the 2024 Hundred. If it allows any of their other opponents the chance to snatch the trophy from their grasp, that will be another of cricket’s meaner tricks. To allay our disappointment, Sky cricket offered us
Trent Rockets vs London Spirit at Nottingham (Trent Bridge) on 7 August 2024 Upon arrival of skipper Knight and her core of England players, Spirit’s expectations for a good performance were high having won one more match than their opponents (plus a ‘gifted’ tie.) Playing at home following three back-to-back losses, Rockets, skippered by Nat Sciver-Brunt
Trent Rockets v London Spirit Spirit represent the historic counties of Essex, Middlesex and Northamptonshire. But not the most famous city in the world. Please explain that one in plain English. So no great need for any of the squad to be born in London. Who’s the odd-woman out? Ellie Anderson, Wolverhampton; Erin Burns, Wollongong;
Birmingham Phoenix vs Northern Superchargers at Birmingham (Edgbaston) on 6 August 2024 Superchargers openers found it ‘difficult to get started’ with commentators noting possibly the second lowest competition power play-score. After Strategic-time-out was taken past mid-way, POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ Alice Davidson-Richards (pictured) made top-score [49*not out runs (from 42 balls)], with Superchargers recovering to
Manchester Originals vs Oval Invincibles at Manchester, Emirates (Old Trafford) on 6 August 2024 A ‘comprehensive win’ for Invincibles came with a ‘more disciplined performance,’ according to POTM Paige Scholfield (pictured). Key undefeated partnership between Marizanne Kapp [19*not out (from 11 balls)] and Paige Scholfield [48*not out (27)] ‘took the game away’ from the Originals.
Here are a few disconnected thoughts about the current cricketing scene Commentary PA: “10, 9, 8, 7 – whoops, what comes next?” ‘Commentator’s curse’ – this phrase should be banned. Result: silence reigns “She’s a world-class player” – out next ball “She’s a world-class player” – takes a wicket next ball. “There, what did I
Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave at Cardiff (Sophia Gardens) on 5 August 2024 Welsh Fire chalked up a ‘major win’ under Tammy Beaumont‘s (pictured) captaincy at home, beating the defending champions by chasing-down their 85 run target with relative ease (with seven wickets-in-hand.) Commentators added that Fire’s convincing win extends their top-of-table lead and are now
Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals at Leeds (Headingley) on 4 August 2024 Reporters felt that traditional ‘Roses’ derby rivalry was missing, that resulted in a one-sided match that Superchargers won ‘in style.’ Fastest strike-rates by Australian internationals Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield ensured that 2nd-placed Superchargers came away with a ‘comprehensive win.’ Receiving POTM ‘Meerkat match
London Spirit vs Oval Invincibles at Lord’s (London, St John’s Wood) on 4 August 2024 Keenly contested London derby in which winners expected to go top-of-table, instead of which scores were tied and points shared. As top performer both with bat-and-ball, international ‘All-Rounder’ Marizanne Kapp (pictured) collected POTM ‘Meerkat match hero’ cap-and-medal for her ‘massive impact’
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