Vipers – 4 The Love Of Sport http://4theloveofsport.co.uk Champions Of Women's Sport Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:53:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.16 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cropped-4tlos-iconw-32x32.png Vipers – 4 The Love Of Sport http://4theloveofsport.co.uk 32 32 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Fixtures and Results http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/09/22/53539/ Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:08:14 +0000 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/?p=53539 Continue Reading →

]]> Women’s ‘Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy’ Cricket Tournament (for 50 overs) concluded on September 21, 2024

Results are arranged by venue are listed below with links to match reports from each round played:-

*Arundel (Sussex), at the Castle Cricket Ground

*Beckenham (Kent), at The County Ground

*Birmingham (West) at the Edgbaston Stadium

*Birmingham (East) at Moseley Cricket Club

*Blackpool, at Stanley Park

*Brighton & Hove, at The 1st Central County Ground, Hove

*Bristol, at The Seat Unique Stadium

*Cardiff, at Sophia Gardens

*Chelmsford (Essex), at The Cloud County Ground

*Cheltenham (Glos), at The College Ground

*Chester-le-Street (Co Durham), at The Seat Unique Riverside

*Chesterfield, Queens Park

*Derby, at The Incora County Ground

*Kidderminster (venue moved from Worcester, as flooded)

*Leeds, at the Headingley Stadium

*Leicester, at The Uptonsteel County Ground

*Lincoln, at Lindum Sports Club Ground

*Manchester, at Emirates Old Trafford

*Newbury (Berks), at the Falkland CC Ground at Enborne Lodge, Wash Common

*Northampton, at Northampton County Ground, Wantage Road

*Nottingham, at Trent Bridge

*Radlett Cricket Club (Herts) at the Brunton Memorial Ground

*Sale Cricket Club (Lancs), at Rookwood

*Scarborough, North Marine Road Ground 

*Sedburgh (Cumbria), at the School Cricket Ground 

*Southampton, at The Utilita Bowl Stadium

*Southport (Lancs), at Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club 

*Taunton (Somerset), at The Cooper Associates County Ground 

*Worcester, at New Road (see also Kidderminster)

*Wormsley (Bucks), at Sir Paul Getty’s Estate 

*York, at Clifton Park

*Eternal winners Sunrisers (2024); previously, Southern Vipers (2023) & Northern Diamonds (2022)

Footnotes: (i) Trophy named in honour of Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint (1939-2017); who ‘paved the way for the progress enjoyed by recent generations of female cricketers’ – ECB, 2017.

(ii)  Lancashire Thunder were renamed mid-season (previously known as North West Thunder until May 19)

(iii) DLS abbreviation stands for ‘Duckworth Lewis Stern’ fair statistical method to calculate target scores for matches affected by adverse weather.

 

]]> Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – semi-final 2 –  Stars vs Vipers http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/09/17/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-semi-final-2-stars-vs-vipers/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:11:17 +0000 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/?p=53479 Continue Reading →

]]> South East Stars vs Southern Vipers at Beckenham, Kent on 14 September 2024 

Defending champions – trophy holders and three-times winners – Vipers were knocked-out from this year’s competition by Stars. Before the match, Vipers vice-captain Emily Windsor spoke of a ‘good buzz;’ and Alice Monaghan said she was ‘sad to leave’ when confirming to reporters that she’d signed for Surrey. Stars were skippered by vice-captain Kira Chathli who’d been key to Stars success scoring recent back-to-back ‘fifties.’ On the day, both sides posted 100 runs by mid-way. Top-scorer Alice Davidson-Richards [90*not out (from 109 balls)] took the game away with a ninety-run batting partnership with Kalea Moore who scored an unbeaten ‘fifty.’ Post-match, Vipers Head Coach Charlotte Edwards was ‘extremely proud’ after their semi-final defeat – as reported below. Stars play Sunrisers, in the up-coming Trophy final. Commentators from BBC sport sat inside a pitch-side tent: were Kevan ‘Kev’ James (radio Solent) with Phil Green (Hursley Park) and guest Charlotte Taylor (Vipers player.) Weather was ‘unusually’ sunny with blue sky 17-19C.

*Vipers’ Innings: skippered by vice-captain Emily Windsor with Freya Davies (England); *Also with Ava Lee & Abi Norgrove (England u-19s) *Without Georgia Adams & Linsey Smith (England) or Mary Taylor (u19s); [*Kira Chathli keeping wicket for Stars]; *Ella McCaughan was caught behind by keeper Kira Chathli, from Tilly Corteen-Coleman; *Making a dissonant departure, Rhianna Southby was caught by Emma Jones, from Alexa Stonehouse’s short-length ball; *Naomi Dattani was caught at ‘mid-wicket’ by Phoebe Franklin’s dive, from Alexa Stonehouse; *After 10 overs Power-play 43/3; *Georgia Elwiss mis-timed a ‘pull’ shot, caught by Emma Jones, from Dani Gregory; *After 25 overs (mid-way) 105/4; *Emily Windsor was bowled by Dani Gregory; *Abi Norgrove was bowled by Kalea Moore; *Alice Monaghan was caught by Alice Davidson-Richards, from Tilly Corteen-Coleman; *Going for a ‘carbon-copy’ dismissal, Nancy Harman was also caught by Alice Davidson-Richards, from Tilly Corteen-Coleman; *Finally, Freya Davies was ‘run-out’ by Phoebe Franklin, from Kalea Moore; *Vipers’ batting: Nancy Harman 38(50), Georgia Elwiss 34(51), Emily Windsor30(47), Alice Monaghan 26(37), Abi Norgrove 25(46); Rhianna Southby 20(17), Ava Lee 14*not out (12); Stars’ bowling: Tilly Corteen-Coleman 3/33, Dani Gregory 2/31, Alexa Stonehouse 2/53, Kalea Moore 1/53;

*Stars’ innings: skippered by vice-captain Kira Chathli with Alice Davidson-Richards (England) Alexa Stonehouse & Tilly Corteen-Coleman (u19’s), Chloe Hill, without Bryony Smith, Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley Paige Scholfield & Ryana MacDonald-Gay (England) [Rhianna Southby keeping wicket for Vipers]; *Alexa Stonehouse went aerial from a top-edge, caught deep of ‘mid-on’ by Naomi Dattani running round, from Freya Davies; *Following three ‘dot’ balls, Phoebe Franklin was caught aerial by Ava Lee from Freya Davies; *After 10 overs Power-play 39/2 (vs 43/3); *Hitting across-the-line, Chloe Hill was bowled with her ‘leg-stump’ flattened by Georgia Elwiss; *Next ball Kira Chathli was bowled ‘top-of-middle’ with bails flying, for a golden duck; *Aylish Cranstone was caught-and-bowled by Rebecca ‘Rea’ Tyson; *After 25 overs (mid-way) 100/5 (vs 105/4); *Emma Jones was caught by Georgia Elwiss, from Naomi Dattani; *Priyanaz Chatterji was caught by Emily Windsor from Georgia Elwiss; *Kalea Moore scored an undefeated ‘fifty’ during the 48th over and drew scores level, when scoring a ‘single’ during the next over; *Alice Davidson-Richards made top score and hit the winning ‘single;’ *Stars’ batting: Alice Davidson-Richards 90*not out(109), Kalea Moore 52*not out (52), Aylish Cranstone 27(29), Alexa Stonehouse 10(16), Priyanaz ‘Priya’ Chatterji 10(26); *Vipers’ bowling: Georgia Elwiss; 3/39, Freya Davies 2/37,  Rebecca ‘Rea’ Tyson 1/40, Naomi Dattani 1/52;

*Match result: South East Stars 221/7 (@4.5 runs-per-over; target 221 from 48.5/50 overs) beat Southern Vipers 220/9 (@4.3 runs-per-over from 50/50 overs) by three wickets with 7 balls remaining

*Scorecard and video highlights courtesy of ECB (via NV Play) @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/match-centre/110075#scorecard

*Full match free-to-air courtesy of Southern Vipers (NV Play) via YouTube <06h49m29s> @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiVqBmWjmno

*Head Coach Charlotte Edwards ‘proud of group’ after semi final defeat courtesy of Vipers & BBC Sport @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlrg-YEv5nk

*Updated fixtures and results @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/23/updated-rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-fixtures-and-results-2/

*Trophy final at Leicester’s Uptonsteel County Ground on Saturday 21 September  

*Footnote: actual match photo

 

]]> Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – match 55 – Vipers vs Sunrisers http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/09/13/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-match-55-vipers-vs-sunrisers/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:27:32 +0000 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/?p=53415 Continue Reading →

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Southern Vipers vs Sunrisers at Southampton, East (Utilita Bowl) on 7 September 2024 (10h30)

Commentators billed a ‘must-win’ match for Sunrisers to knock-out Blaze and qualify for a semi-final place. By contrast, Vipers had suffered at least three back-to-back defeats and were still playing without their England players. Vipers had already amassed sufficient points to qualify for a semi-final place. Batting first Sunrisers played one of their best innings all season, reaching 111/2 by mid-way. Two batters posted ‘fifties:’ Cordelia Griffith – pictured [55runs (from 68 balls)]; and Lissy MacLeod 53(39.) Four more batters made useful contributions toward Sunrisers’ competitive score. For Vipers, Naomi Dattani bagged her maiden five-wicket haul. Following lunch, at least two hours were lost to rain with another ten overs needed for a result. When play resumed, Umpires docked forty overs from Viper’s innings, setting a reduced target set of 94 runs from ten overs; according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. Starting the final over, commentators conceded victory to Sunrisers who indeed defended 13 runs from five balls to win the match.

Separately commentators lauded Vipers for scoring more than 76 runs, to support Vipers’ semi-final match versus South East Stars; rather than travel long-distance for (what could have been) Vipers’ semi-final match versus Northern Diamonds at Headingley. As defending champions Vipers seek their fourth title in five years. Commentators from BBC sport were Kevan ‘Kev’ James (radio Solent) with Phill Green (Hursley Park) and guest Charlotte Taylor (Vipers player.) Weather was described initially as ‘very cloudy,’ evolving into heavy rain that caused a lengthy delay between each innings.

*Sunrisers’ Innings: skipper Grace Scrivens (England ‘A’), Jodi Grewcock (England u-19s), Abtaha Maqsood (Scotland) replacing Mady Villiers (England); [*Rhianna Southby keeping wicket for Vipers]; *Grace Scrivens was caught at ‘backward point’ by Abi Norgrove, from Naomi Dattani; *After 10 overs Power-play 53/0 *Jo Gardner was bowled with ‘off-stump’ flattened, by Naomi Dattani; *After 25 overs on 111/2; *Jodi Grewcock took a ‘big stride’ to go ‘leg-before’ to Naomi Dattani; *Next over, Cordelia Griffith overbalanced and was stumped by keeper Rhianna Southby, from Ava Lee; *Eva Gray ‘pushed forward’ bowled by Naomi Dattani’s delivery that ‘kept low’; *Playing an ‘important innings,’ Alice ‘Lissy’ MacLeod was caught by Rebecca ‘Rea’ Tyson, from Georgia Adams; *Next ball, Amara Carr swept ‘without connection’ to go ‘leg-before’ to Georgia Adams, for a golden duck; *Flo Miller was caught at ‘deep-backward-square’ by Ella McCaughan, from Naomi Dattani; *Kate Coppack was ‘run-out’ at the non-striker’s end by Nancy Harman’s throw to Ava Lee; *Short of a second run from the final ball, Abtaha Maqsood was ‘run-out’ by Emily Windsor’s throw to Rhianna Southby; *Sunrisers’ batting: Cordelia Griffith 55(68), Lissy MacLeod 53(39), Florence ‘Flo’ Miller 41(31), Jodi Grewcock 37(51), Grace Scrivens 35(50) Jo Gardner 27(44); *Vipers’ bowling: Naomi Dattani 5/51, Georgia Adams 2/46, Ava Lee 1/40;

*Vipers’ Innings skipper Georgia Adams (England ‘A’), with Freya Davies (England); *Also with Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove &  Mary Taylor (England u-19s) Rebecca ‘Rea’ Tyson  & Naomi Dattani; *Without Linsey Smith (England ‘A’) or Georgia Elwiss; [*Amara Carr keeping wicket for Sunrisers]; *Play restarted at 17h17, with a reduced target set – as mentioned above; *Rhianna Southby was caught by Jodi Grewcock bowled by Eva Gray; *Next over, Ella McCaughan was caught by Jodi Grewcock bowled by Kate Coppack; *Naomi Dattani was caught by Lissy MacLeod bowled by Jodi Grewcock; *Two balls later, Georgia Adams was ‘run-out’ at the non-striker’s end by Kate Coppack; *Nancy Harman was caught by Sophie Munro from Eva Gray; *Next over, Abi Norgrove was ‘run-out’ at the non-striker’s end by Flo Miller, from Jodi Grewcock’s ‘wide’ ball; *Emily Windsor was caught by Eva Gray, from Sophie Munro; *Freya Davies was caught behind from a ‘top-edge’ by keeper Amara Carr, from Grace Scrivens; *After ten overs elapsed, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method was applied; *Vipers’ batting: Ella McCaughan 15(10), Nancy Harman 15(12), Emily Windsor 12(12);*Sunrisers’ bowling: Eva Gray 2/22, Sophie Munro 1/10, Jodi Grewcock 1/14, Grace Scrivens 1/17 Kate Coppack 1/21;

*Match result: Sunrisers 281/10 (@5.6 runs-per-over from 50/50 overs) beat Southern Vipers 88/8  (@8.8 r-p-o target 94 runs from 10/10 overs) by 5 runs; Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method

*Scorecard and video highlights when available courtesy of ECB (via NV Play) @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/match-centre/104470#scorecard

*Full match free-to-air courtesy of Southern Vipers (NV Play) via YouTube <07h51m56s> @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t__OF2-fJL4

*Semi-final match 1 starting at 10h30 on 14 September: Northern Diamonds vs Sunrisers at Headingley @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/match-centre/110056#overview

*Semi-final match 2 starting at 10h30 on 14 September: South East Stars vs Southern Vipers at Beckenham @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/match-centre/110075#overview

 

 

]]> Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – match 49 –  Diamonds vs Vipers http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/09/05/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-match-49-diamonds-vs-vipers/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:28:17 +0000 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/?p=53290 Continue Reading →

]]> Northern Diamonds vs Southern Vipers at Leeds (Headingley) on 4 September 2024 (10h30)

Described by commentators as the ‘in form’ team having won ‘six from their last seven’ matches, Diamonds ‘cemented’ their place in the semi-finals, with a cliff-hanger last-ball win over their North-South derby rivals. Eight batters from each team made double-figures with winning ‘fifties’ from Emma Marlow partnered by Rebecca Duckworth (Diamonds.) Vipers skipper Georgia Adams made top-score with ‘fifty’ and took most wickets (4-fer), albeit for the losing team. Needing a ‘single’ to tie from the final match ball, Scotland’s Rachel Slater (pictured) held her nerve to score the winning ‘two’ runs, to send Diamonds top-of-table with one match remaining, with sufficient points to qualify for the semi-finals. Separately, despite the suffering their third consecutive defeat, the defending champions need to beat fifth-placed Sunrisers in their final home match, to guarantee their own semi-final place. Commentators from BBC sport were Jonathan ‘Doigey’ Doidge (radio Leeds chief cricket correspondent) with Kevan ‘Kev’ James (radio Solent) with guest Dr Jane Powell (Performance Manager England Disability Cricket at ECB; & President at Yorkshire CCC) Weather was described as a beautiful sunny morning,’ 20C.

*Vipers’ Innings: skipper Georgia Adams (England ‘A’), withFreya Davies (England); *Also with Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove (England u-19s) Debutantes Rebecca ‘Rea’ Tyson (ex Sunrisers) & Naomi Dattani (ex Thunder); *Without Linsey Smith (England ‘A’) or Mary Taylor (u19s); [*Lauren Winfield-Hill keeping wicket for Diamonds]; *Rhianna Southby ‘top-edged’ aerial to ‘covers,’ caught by Abi Glen, from Rachel Slater; *After 10 ov. Power-play 31/1; *Ella McCaughan ‘clipped’ onto her stumps with bails sent flying, bowled by Katie Levick; *After 25 overs (mid-way) 101/2; *Despite diving flat-out, Georgia Elwiss was ‘run-out’ from ‘mid-off’ by Becky Duckworth’s direct hit at the non-striker’s end, from Rachel Slater;  *Georgia Adams was bowled by Katie Levick; *’Losing her fitting at the striker’s end,’ Abi Norgrove was ‘run-out’ from ‘short-fine-leg’ by Katie Levick’s throw, to keeper Lauren Winfield-Hill at the striker’s end; *Emily Windsor was stumped by Lauren Winfield-Hill from Katie Levick; *Nancy Harman was bowled by Phoebe Turner; *’Struggling’ for a second run, Naomi Dattani was ‘run-out’ by Erin Burns’ throw, redirected  to keeper Lauren Winfield-Hill at the striker’s end. Commentators agreed Vipers’ total was ‘competitive;’ *Vipers’ batting: Georgia Adams 57(82), Naomi Dattani 34(31), Emily Windsor 31(36), Georgia Elwiss 31(46), Ella McCaughan 30(47), Nancy Harman 19(16), Rhianna Southby 13(25), Abi Norgrove 11(12); Diamonds’ bowling: Katie Levick 3/36, Rachel Slater 1/40, Phoebe Turner 1/ 50;

Diamonds’ innings: *skipper Lauren Winfield-Hill & international players Sterre Kalis (NL) &  Erin Burns (Australia Big Bash)*Also Katherine Fraser & Rachel Slater (Scotland) *Minus Hollie Armitage Bess Heath & Beth Langston; [*Rhianna Southby keeping wicket for Vipers]; *Failing to clear the inner-circle, Lauren Winfield-Hill was caught aerial at ‘mid-on’ by Freya Davies, from Georgia Adams’ bowling; *After 10 overs Power-play 30/1 (vs 31/1); *Playing ‘across-the-line,’ scoring career-best ‘fifty’ Rebecca Duckworth went ‘leg-before’ to Georgia Adams; *Level-pegging at mid-way (25 overs) on 97/2 (vs 101/2); *Sterre Kalis went ‘leg-before’ to Georgia Adams; *Scoring ‘fifty,’ but four runs short of her top-score, Emma Marlow was bowled ‘top-of-off-stump,’ by Georgia Elwiss; *Erin Burns went aerial, was caught ‘at backward point’ by Freya Davies from Rebecca ‘Rea’ Tyson; *Phoebe Turner ‘scooped’ to ‘leg-side’ and was bowled by Rea Tyson who was lauded for making ‘a good debut,’ not having played regional cricket before; *Playing ‘an indifferent stroke,’ Katherine Fraser was bowled by Georgia Adams; *Abi Glen was caught aerial at ‘deep square’ by Freya Davies, from Rea Tyson; *Sophie Turner was bowled by Freya Davies, for a second-ball duck; *Finally, Rachel Slater partnered by Katie Levick made a last-wicket stand of 35 runs; As mentioned above, Rachel Slater ‘unbelievably’ scored the winning ‘two’ runs from the last innings ball; *Diamonds’ batting: Emma Marlow 52(84), Rebecca Duckworth 51(75), Erin Burns 31(37), Abi Glen 24(14), Katherine Fraser 22(37), Rachel Slater 18*not out(12), Katie Levick 13*not out (14), Phoebe Turner 11(9); *Vipers’ bowling: Georgia Adams 4/30, Rebecca ‘Rea’ Tyson 3/49, Georgia Elwiss 1/20, Freya Davies 1/51;

*Match result: Northern Diamonds 241/9 (@4.8 runs-per-over, target 241 from 50/50 overs) beat Southern Vipers 240/8 (@4.8 r-p-o from 50/50 overs) by one wicket

*Scorecard and video highlights when available courtesy of ECB (via NV Play) @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/match-centre/104466#scorecard *AppleMac users may need to scroll down on left margin to select a match

*Full match free-to-air courtesy of Northern Diamonds TV (NV Play) via YouTube <07h04m14s> @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdBy7C2-ceE

*Updated fixtures and results @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/23/updated-rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-fixtures-and-results-2/

 

]]> Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – match 45 – Sparks v Vipers http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/09/01/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-match-45-sparks-v-vipers/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 19:14:50 +0000 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/?p=53233 Continue Reading →

]]> Central Sparks vs Southern Vipers at Worcester (New Road) on 30 August 2024 (10h30)

Missing key England Internationals, top-of-table Vipers went down to an unexpected defeat by Sparks, said to have 5% chance to qualify for the semi-finals. Batting first, four Vipers wickets apiece went to Em Arlott (4/15) and another four to Charis Pavely (4/31), leaving Vipers batters short of the 200-mark. Georgia Elwiss played anchor with ‘fifty.’ Scoring back-to-back ‘fifties,’ Eve Jones played a skipper’s innings, her opening partnership with Ami Campbell providing a ‘platform’ for Sparks’ run-chase. A second partnership between Abbey Freeborn and Katie George who hit the winning ‘four;’ won the match by a wide margin-of-safety.Despite losing, Vipers stay top-of-table and remain confident as defending champions to qualify for the semi-finals. Commentators were Claire B Jenkins (Women’s cricket commentator, senior lecturer & ex-Somerset & Derbys women), Dr Hannah Thompson-Radford (Sports media journalist) with guest Barbara Daniels, (ECB National Manager for Women’s Cricket & ex England Women.) Weather was cool with cloud cover 15C.

*Vipers’ Innings skipper Georgia Adams (England ‘A’), with Linsey Smith (England ‘A’), Freya Davies (England); *Also with Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove & Mary Taylor (England u-19s) *without Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier  Charlie Dean & Danni Wyatt on England call-up [Abbey Freeborn keeping wicket for Sparks]; *After 10 ov. Power-play 54/0; *Rhianna Southby ‘top-edged,’ caught at ‘square’ by Charis Pavely (gaffed as Katie George) from Emily ‘Em’ Arlott; *Ella McCaughan was bowled ‘top-of-middle’ by Emily ‘Em’ Arlott; *Georgia Adams ‘nudged behind,’ caught by keeper Abbey Freeborn from Emily ‘Em’ Arlott; *During the 25th over, Emily Windsor went for a ‘carbon-copy’ dismissal, caught behind by keeper Abbey Freeborn from Emily ‘Em’ Arlott, for a fifth-ball duck; *After 25 overs (mid-way) 92/4; *Playing across-the-line, Abi Norgrove went ‘leg-before’ to Hannah Baker; *Nancy Harman was bowled ‘through-the-gate’ with bails flying, by Charis Pavely; *Promoted one place ‘up-the-order’ Linsey Smith was bowled by Georgia Davis; *Three balls later, Mary Taylor went ‘leg-before’ to Charis Pavely for a second-ball duck; *Another three balls later Freya Davies was bowled by Charis Pavely; *Finally, Ava Lee was bowled by Charis Pavely; *Vipers’ batting: Georgia Elwiss 64*not out(86), Rhianna Southby 36(43), Ella McCaughan 26(54), Nancy Harman 16(31), Abi Norgrove 11(21), Ava Lee 10(28); Sparks’ Bowling: Emily ‘Em’ Arlott 4/15, Charis Pavely 4/31, Hannah Baker 1/32, Georgia Davis 1/32;

*Sparks’ innings: skipper Eve Jones with Hannah Baker (both England ‘A’)  Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin (England u19s) without Amy Jones (England) [*Rhianna Southby  keeping wicket for Vipers]; *After 10 overs Power-play 45/0 (vs 54/0);  *As mentioned above, opening partnership between Eve Jones and Ami Campbell banked 95 runs, that included 14 ‘fours;’ *Ami Campbell was caught-and-bowled by Ava Lee; *After 25 overs on 116/1 (vs 92/4); *Davina Perrin was caught by keeper Eve Jones was caught by keeper Rhianna Southby from Georgia Adams; *Eve Jones was caught by Georgia Elwiss from Georgia Adams; *Match-winning partnership between Abbey Freeborn (anchor) and Katie George who hit one ‘six’ and 6 ‘fours’ including the winning ‘four;’ *Sparks’ batting: Eve Jones 54(78), Katie George 38*not out (29), Abbey Freeborn 17*not out (36), Davina Perrin 13(30), Ami Campbell 48(63); *Vipers’ bowling: Georgia Adams 2/34, Ava Lee 1/29;

*Match result: Central Sparks 184/3 (@4.6 runs-per-over from 39.2/50 overs) beat Southern Vipers 183/10 (@3.7 r-p-o from 48.4/50 overs) by seven wickets (with 64 balls remaining)

*Scorecard and video highlights when available courtesy of ECB (via NV Play) @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/match-centre/104461#scorecard *AppleMac users may need to scroll down on left margin to select a match

*Full match free-to-air courtesy of Central Sparks (NV Play) via YouTube <06h01m44s> @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ-NPhqi118

*Updated fixtures and results @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/23/updated-rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-fixtures-and-results-2/

 

]]> Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy – match 42 – Vipers vs Blaze http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/28/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-match-42-vipers-vs-blaze/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:01:13 +0000 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/?p=53194 Continue Reading →

]]> Southern Vipers vs The Blaze  at Arundel (Castle Cricket Ground, Sussex) on 26 August 2024 at 10h30

Blaze beat the defending champions in a close contest in which both sides lost all their wickets, with both sides equally depleted without their front-line Internationals. Despite losing, Vipers have better chances to qualify for the semi-finals. Earlier, England u-19 spinner Ava Lee bowled a career-best 4-fer (taking 4 wickets conceding 51 runs.) Blaze’s batter Marie Kelly posted top-score with 40, staging the highest partnership (38 runs) together with debutante Ireland International Orla Prendergast (pictured). Blaze received a late boost past the 200-mark from ’gutsy’ batter Georgie Boyce, who’d earlier interrupted her innings by retiring to receive ‘ice-pack’ treatment for a leg-injury. Vipers reply lost three early wickets to Orla Prendergast, who also staged a ‘run-out’ in between. England u-19 starlet Abi Norgrove partnered by Linsey Smith added 25; at which point Vipers fell short. Tail-enders were no match for Scotland’s skipper who mopped-up two wickets with three balls to bag Blaze’s win by a narrow margin. Post-match, Ava Lee who bowled a ‘birthday 4-fer,’ was congratulated by the Kev James – please see below. Broadcaster was Kevan ‘Kev’ James (BBC radio Solent), with Charlotte Taylor (Vipers) who came with ‘the usual support’ on commentary (believed to include Phil Green from Hursley Park.) Weather: an early shower, gave way to a glorious sunny day, 22-24C.

*Blaze’s innings: *Skipper Kirstie Gordon (England A) & Lucy Higham (England A); *Josie Groves (England u19s) *With Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce (Scotland) *With Michaela Kirk (Republic of South Africa) & debutante Orla Prendergast (Rep. of Ireland) *Without Tammy Beaumont & Sarah Glenn (England call-up) [*Rhianna Southby keeping wicket for Vipers]; *Sarah Bryce lost her leg stump – knocked-back by Freya Davies;  *After 10 ov. Power-play 38/1; *After 12 overs Marie Kelly retired with an leg injury on 17*not out, replaced by Marie Kelly; *Kathryn Bryce was bowled by Georgia Elwiss; Orla Prendergast went ‘leg-before’ to Ava Lee; *After 25 overs (mid-way) 105/3; *Top-scorer Marie Kelly went ‘leg-before’ to Georgia Adams; *Ella Claridge was caught aerial by keeper Rhianna Southby from Georgia Adams; *Kirstie Gordon and Josie Groves both went aerial, caught ‘in-the-deep’ by Linsey Smith, from Ava Lee’s spin; *Cassidy McCarthy was caught aerial ‘off-side’ (in-the-covers) by Alice Monaghan from Freya Davies; *Six balls later, Lucy Higham made a carbon-copy dismissal going aerial, and caught ‘in-the-deep’ by Linsey Smith, from Ava Lee’s spin; *Georgie Boyce returned after ‘ice pack’ treatment, accompanied by runner Kathryn Bryce, to partner Grace Ballinger, together adding what turned out to be a match-winning 24 for Blaze’s tenth wicket; *Finally, Grace Ballinger was ‘run-out’ by Linsey Smith, from Georgia Adams’ penultimate ball; *Blaze’s batting: Marie Kelly 40(37), Lucy Higham 29(45), Georgie Boyce 27(47), Kirstie Gordon 18(29), Kathryn Bryce 16(25), Ella Claridge 14(26) Cassidy McCarthy 11(10) Orla Prendergast 11(25);*Vipers’ bowling: Ava Lee 4/51, Georgia Adams 2/32, Freya Davies 2/41, Georgia Elwiss 1/17;

*Vipers’ Innings: skipper Georgia Adams (England ‘A’), with Linsey Smith (England ‘A’), Freya Davies (England); *Also with Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove & Mary Taylor (England u-19s) *without Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier  Charlie Dean & Danni Wyatt on England call-up [Sarah Bryce keeping wicket for Blaze]; *Following two ‘wides,’ Ella McCaughan went ‘leg-before’ to Orla Prendergast’s third ball;  *After 10 ov. Power-play 43/1 (vs38/1); *Georgia Adams was caught by Josie Groves from Orla Prendergast: Georgia Elwiss was caught-and-bowled by Kirstie Gordon, from a ‘top-edge;’ *Facing scoring pressure following four ‘dot’ balls, Rhianna Southby was ‘run-out’ in a ‘mix-up, falling short-of-her-ground; *After 25 overs (mid-way) 99/4 (vs 105/3); *Key partnership between top-scorer Emily Windsor and Abi Norgorve added 78 runs until Emily Windsor was bowled ‘top-of-leg-stump-bail’ by Orla Prendergast; *Grace Ballinger was on a ‘hat-trick’ after Mary Taylor was ‘run-out’ by Cassidy McCarthy’s throw to Sarah Bryce at the striker’s end; *Next ball Alice Monaghan was caught by keeper Sarah Bryce for a golden duck from Grace Ballinger (followed by stumping); *Abi Norgrove partnered by Linsey Smith added 25 until Linsey Smith was caught at ‘square’ by Marie Kelly from Kirstie Gordon;*Five balls later, Abi Norgrove was stumped by Sarah Bryce from Kathryn Bryce; *Finally, three balls later, Ava Lee went ‘leg before’ for a third-ball duck from Kathryn Bryce; Vipers’ batting: Emily Windsor 41(64), Rhianna Southby 36(58), Abi Norgrove 32(58), Georgia Adams 14(22), Georgia Elwiss 12(14), Linsey Smith 10(15); Blaze’s Bowling: Orla Prendergast 3/38, Kathryn Bryce 2/18, Kirstie Gordon 2/26, Grace Ballinger 1/31;

*Match result: The Blaze 208/10(@4.1 runs-per-over from 49.5/50 overs) beat Southern Vipers  188/10 (@4.2 r-p-o from 44/50 ov) by 20 runs

*Scorecard and video highlights when available courtesy of ECB (via NV Play) @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/match-centre/104459#scorecard *AppleMac users may need to scroll down on left margin to select a match;

*Full match free-to-air courtesy of Southern Vipers (NV Play) via YouTube but without sound <06h10m47s> @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKITUKItTlw & Edited highlights also courtesy of Southern Vipers@url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ACdkKwdeCs

*Ball-by-ball commentary from BBC radio Solent @url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/live/cz07d3d7j91t*Ava Lee Please(d) With Career Best, Despite Defeat to Blaze – Post match interview by Kev James (BBC radio Solent) with Ava Lee courtesy of Southern Vipers <02:56> @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHFpT_VG180

*Updated Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy fixtures and results @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/08/23/updated-rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-fixtures-and-results-2/

 

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]]> Women’s ‘Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy’ Cricket Tournament (for 50 overs) concludes on September 21, 2024

Remaining fixtures from August 26 are underlined below, arranged by venue; listed together with results and links to match reports from previous rounds played:-

*Arundel (Sussex), at the Castle Cricket Ground

  • Bank Holiday Monday, August 26@10h30: Southern Vipers vs The Blaze – (match 42)

*Beckenham (Kent), at The County Ground

*Birmingham (South West) at the Edgbaston Stadium

*Birmingham (South West) at Moseley Cricket Club

  • Wednesday, September 4@10h30: Central Sparks vs South East Stars – (match 51)

*Blackpool, at Stanley Park

*Brighton & Hove, at The 1st Central County Ground, Hove

*Bristol, at The Seat Unique Stadium

*Cardiff, at Sophia Gardens

*Chelmsford (Essex), at The Cloud County Ground

*Cheltenham (Glos), at The College Ground

*Chester-le-Street (Co Durham), at The Seat Unique Riverside

*Chesterfield, Queens Park

*Derby, at The Incora County Ground

  • Saturday, August 31@10h30: The Blaze vs Sunrisers – (match 47)

*Kidderminster (venue moved from Worcester, as flooded)

*Leeds, at the Headingley Stadium

*Leicester, at The Uptonsteel County Ground

*Lincoln, at Lindum Sports Club Ground

*Manchester, at Emirates Old Trafford

*Newbury (Berks), at the Falkland CC Ground at Enborne Lodge, Wash Common

*Northampton, at Northampton County Ground, Wantage Road

*Nottingham, at Trent Bridge

*Radlett Cricket Club (Herts) at the Brunton Memorial Ground

*Sale Cricket Club (Lancs), at Rookwood

  • Wednesday, September 4@10h30: Lancashire Thunder vs The Blaze – (match 52);

*Scarborough, North Marine Road Ground 

*Sedburgh (Cumbria), at the School Cricket Ground 

*Southampton, at The Ageas Bowl Stadium

*Southport (Lancs), at Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club 

  • Sunday, September 1 @10h30: Lancashire Thunder vs Northern Diamonds – (match 48)

*Taunton (Somerset), at The Cooper Associates County Ground 

*Worcester, at New Road (see also Kidderminster)

*Wormsley (Bucks), at Sir Paul Getty’s Estate 

*York, at Clifton Park

Other venue(s) to be decided nearer the time:

  • Saturday, September 14@10h30: Semi-final 1 – (match 57)
  • Saturday, September 14@10h30: Semi-final 2 – (match 58)

Latest match information and times @URL: https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/fixtures

Footnotes: (i) Trophy named in honour of Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint (1939-2017); who ‘paved the way for the progress enjoyed by recent generations of female cricketers’ – ECB, 2017.

(ii)  Lancashire Thunder were renamed mid-season (previously known as North West Thunder until May 19)

(iii) Southern Vipers are defending champions (2023); previously, Northern Diamonds (2022)

(iv) DLS abbreviation stands for ‘Duckworth Lewis Stern’ fair statistical method to calculate target scores for matches affected by adverse weather

 

]]> Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy – match 38 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/14/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-match-38/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 22:59:52 +0000 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/?p=52568 Lancashire Thunder vs Southern Vipers, at Sedburgh School Cricket Ground (Cumbria) on 14 July 2024 

*No result: ‘Match abandoned without a ball bowled’  Points shared: Lancashire Thunder 2pts, Southern Vipers 2pts.

*Scorecard courtesy of ECB @url https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/match-centre/104456#scorecard

*Updated fixtures and results @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/05/12/updated-rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-fixtures-and-results/

 

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]]> Women’s ‘Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy’ Cricket Tournament (for 50 overs) concludes on September 21, 2024

Remaining fixtures from August 26 are listed below, arranged by venue. Results included from first ten rounds played up to July 14:-

*Arundel (Sussex), at the Castle Cricket Ground

  • Bank Holiday Monday, August 26@10h30: Southern Vipers vs The Blaze – (match 42);

*Beckenham (Kent), at The County Ground

  • April 20 match result: South East Stars 274/6 beat Southern Vipers 273/9 by four wickets;
  • April 27 match result: South East Stars 268 beat Central Sparks 119/6 by 71 runs – DLS method;
  • May 8 match result: Northern Diamonds 311/9 beat South East Stars 308/9 by 3 runs;
  • June 30 match result: The Blaze 318/8 beat South East Stars 185/10 by 133 runs – DLS method;
  • July 14 match result: South East Stars 258/10 beat Sunrisers 214/10 by 44 runs;
  • Bank Holiday Monday, August 26@10h30: South East Stars vs Lancashire Thunder – (match 43);
  • Saturday, August 31@10h30: South East Stars vs Western Storm – (match 46);

*Birmingham (West) at the Edgbaston Stadium

  • April 20 match result: Central Sparks 213/9 beat The Blaze 135 by 78 runs;
  • May 4 match result: Northern Diamonds 216 beat Central Sparks 215 by one run;

*Blackpool, at Stanley Park

  • July 7 match result: South East Stars 283/10 beat Lancashire Thunder 201/10 by 82 runs;

*Brighton & Hove, at The 1st Central County Ground, Hove

  • June 30 match result: Southern Vipers 157/3 beat Western Storm 156/10 by seven wickets;

*Bristol, at The Seat Unique Stadium

  • May 4 match result: Southern Vipers 295/5 beat Western Storm 291/9 by 4 runs;

*Cardiff, at Sophia Gardens

  • April 20 match result: Sunrisers 116/2  beat Western Storm 114 by eight wickets;

*Chelmsford (Essex), at The Cloud County Ground

  • April 27 match result: Sunrisers 88 beat The Blaze 87 by seven wickets;
  • June 30 match result: Sunrisers 253/10 beat Lancashire Thunder 224/10 by 30 runs – DLS method;
  • Bank Holiday Monday, August 26@10h30: Sunrisers vs Northern Diamonds – (match 41);

*Cheltenham (Glos), at The College Ground

  • July 7 match result: Northern Diamonds  199/4 beat Western Storm 200/5 by six wickets – DLS method;
  • July 10 match result: The Blaze 220/5 beat Western Storm 217/10 by five wickets;

*Chester-le-Street (Co Durham), at The Seat Unique Riverside

  • April 20 match result: Northern Diamonds 166/1 beat Lancashire Thunder 165 by nine wickets;
  • Saturday, September 7@10h30: Northern Diamonds vs South East Stars – (match 53);

*Chesterfield, Queens Park

  • July 5 match result: Southern Vipers 281/6 beat The Blaze 278/10 by four wickets;

*Derby, at The Incora County Ground

  • Saturday, August 31@10h30: The Blaze vs Sunrisers – (match 47);

*Kidderminster (moved from Worcester, as flooded)

  • May 1 match result: Sunrisers 214/5 beat Central Sparks 213 by five wickets;

*Leeds, at the Headingley Stadium

  • April 24 match result: Northern Diamonds 275/9 beat Western Storm 265 by 10 runs;
  • Wednesday, September 4@10h30: Central Sparks vs South East Stars – (match 51);

*Leicester, at The Uptonsteel County Ground

  • April 24 match result: South East Stars 127/2 beat The Blaze 126 by eight wickets;
  • Saturday, September 21@10h30: Final between winners of Semi Finals 1&2 – (match 59);

*Lincoln, at Lindum Sports Club Ground

  • July 14 no result. Northern Diamonds 188/8. The Blaze 2 points vs Northern Diamonds 2pts

*Manchester, at Emirates Old Trafford

  • April 24 match result: Lancashire Thunder 292/5 beat Sunrisers 150 by 142 runs;
  • April 27 match result: Western Storm 252/6 beat Lancashire Thunder 186 by 66 runs;
  • May 8 match result: Central Sparks 287/7 beat Lancashire Thunder 284/7 by three wickets;

*Newbury (Berks), at the Falkland CC Ground at Enborne Lodge, Wash Common

  • July 10 match result: Southern Vipers 121/3 beat South East Stars 120/10 by seven wickets;

*Northampton, at Northampton County Ground, Wantage Road

  • May 4 match result: South East Stars 223/5 beat Sunrisers 222/9 by five wickets;

*Nottingham, at Trent Bridge

  • May 6 match result: Lancashire Thunder 176/9 beat The Blaze 17 by one wicket;
  • May 8 match result: The Blaze 276/6 beat Western Storm 275 by four wickets;

*Radlett Cricket Club (Herts) at the Brunton Memorial Ground

  • May 8 match result: Sunrisers 212/7 beat Southern Vipers 211/9 by three wickets;
  • July 7 no result on account of rain. Central Sparks 2 points, Sunrisers 2pts;
  • Wednesday, September 4@10h30: Sunrisers vs Western Storm – (match 50);

*Sale Cricket Club (Lancs), at Rookwood

  • Wednesday, September 4@10h30: Lancashire Thunder vs The Blaze – (match 52);

*Scarborough, North Marine Road Ground 

  • May 1 match result: The Blaze 189/8 beat Northern Diamonds 188 by two wickets;
  • June 30 match result: Northern Diamonds 242/6 beat Central Sparks 239/8 by four wickets;

*Sedburgh (Cumbria), at the School Cricket Ground 

  • July 14 no result Lancashire Thunder 2 points, Southern Vipers 2pts

*Southampton, at The Ageas Bowl Stadium

  • April 27 match result: Southern Vipers 287/9 beat Northern Diamonds 162/7 by 70 runs – DLS method;
  • Saturday, September 7@10h30: Southern Vipers vs Sunrisers (match 55);

*Southport (Lancs), at the Trafalgar Road Ground 

  • Sunday, September 1 @10h30: Lancashire Thunder vs Northern Diamonds – (match 48);

*Taunton (Somerset), at The Cooper Associates County Ground 

  • May 1 match result: Western Storm 236/5 beat South East Stars 298/5 by 3 runs – DLS method;
  • Bank Holiday Monday, August 26@10h30: Western Storm vs Central Sparks – (match 44);
  • Saturday, September 7@10h30: Western Storm vs Lancashire Thunder (match 54);

*Worcester, at New Road

  • July 10 match result: Lancashire Thunder 147/2 beat Central Sparks 144/10 by eight wickets;
  • July 12 match result: Western Storm 284/10 beat Central Sparks 102/10 by 182 runs;
  • Friday, August 30@10h30: Central Sparks vs Southern Vipers  – (match 45);

*Wormsley (Bucks), at Sir Paul Getty’s Estate 

  • April 24 match result: Southern Vipers 173/3 beat Central Sparks 172/9 by seven wickets;
  • May 1 match result: Southern Vipers 208/7 beat Lancashire Thunder 206/9 by three wickets ;

*York, at Clifton Park

  • July 10 match result: Northern Diamonds 111/6 beat Sunrisers 109/10 by four wickets;
  • Venue(s) to be decided nearer the time:
  • Wednesday, September 4@10h30: Central Sparks vs South East Stars;
  • Saturday, September 7@10h30: The Blaze vs Central Sparks – (match 56);
  • Saturday, September 14@10h30: Semi-final 1 (match 57);
  • Saturday, September 14@10h30: Semi-final 2 (match 58);

Latest match information and times @URL: https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/fixtures

*Southern Vipers are defending champions (2023); previously, Northern Diamonds (2022).

Footnotes: (i) Trophy named in honour of Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint (1939-2017); who ‘paved the way for the progress enjoyed by recent generations of female cricketers’ – ECB, 2017.

(ii)  Lancashire Thunder (previously known as North West Thunder) were renamed mid-season (19 May)

(iii) DLS abbreviation stands for ‘Duckworth Lewis Stern’ fair method to calculate target scores for matches affected by adverse weather.

 

]]> Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy- match 34 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/07/10/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-match-34/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:13:33 +0000 http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/?p=52516 Continue Reading →

]]> Southern Vipers vs South East Stars at Newbury (Falkland CC Ground at Enborne Lodge, Wash Common) at 09h30 on 10 July 2024

Stars were reduced to one of their lowest ever scores, scoring less than 3 runs-per-over. Playing without front-line players on England call-up, Vipers fast-bowlers Freya Davies paired with Mary Taylor took three wickets during Stars’ power-play. Stepping-up in place of injured Rhianna Southby, stand-in wicket-keeper Megan Sturge took four catches on debut. Separately, spinner Ava Lee (England u-19s) took two wickets in four balls, the second dismissing Alice Davidson-Richards who’d played anchor for Stars with top-score. By comparison, defending champions Vipers made fewer misjudgments and remain top-of-table after chalking-up their seventh win from nine rounds-to-date; now two bonus points clear of their closest rivals.

*Stars’ innings: skipper Bryony Smith (England A) with Alice Davidson-Richards (England); Tash Farrant & Ryana Macdonald-Gay(England ‘A’), Alexa Stonehouse (former England u-19s) & Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, *Without Alice Capsey (England call-up) *Without Paige Scholfield (England ‘A’) or Georgia Redmayne (Australia big bash);  Emma Jones; *[Megan Sturge keeping wicket for Vipers for Rhianna Southby, injured]; *Tash Farrant was caught behind by Megan Sturge from Mary Taylor; *Bryony Smith was bowled by Freya Davies; *Alexa Stonehouse was caught by Abi Norgrove from Freya Davies; *Kalea Moore offered a ‘thick-edge’ and was caught by Megan Sturge from Freya Davies; *Bethan Miles went plumb ‘leg-before to Charli Knott; *Offering ‘backward-defence’, Aylish Cranstone was bowled by Charli Knott; *Two wickets fell during Ava Lee’s 28th over; *Firstly, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones was caught by at ‘deep mid-wicket’ by Charlie Knott from Ava Lee; *Secondly, Alice Davidson-Richards was caught behind by keeper Megan Sturge; *Chloe Hill was ‘run-out’ from Ryana Macdonald-Gay’s return deflection onto the non-striker’s tumps via bowler Freya Davies’ hand; *Finally, Danielle Gregory was caught behind by Megan Sturge from Freya Davies; *Stars’ batting: Alice Davidson-Richards 35(58), Ryana Macdonald-Gay 19*not out(35), Chloe Hill 17(27), Bethan Miles 13(34), Bryony Smith 12(25); *Vipers’ bowling: Freya Davies 4/14, Charli Knott 2/19, Ava Lee 2/23, Mary Taylor 1/12;

*Vipers  Innings: skipper Georgia Adams (England ‘A’) with Freya Davies (England) & plus Charli Knott (Australia big-bash); *Also with Ava Lee, Emily Windsor & Abi Norgrove (England u-19s) *debutante keeper Megan Sturge; *without Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean & Freya Kemp on England call-up, or Rhianna Southby (injured) [Chloe Hill keeping wicket for Stars]; *Ella McCaughan was bowled ‘through-the-gate’ by Kalea Moore; *Georgia Adams was caught at ‘deep-square’ by substitute fielder (Tilly Corteen-Coleman) from Bryony Smith; *Stepping forward too far, Emily Windsor was stumped by Chloe Hill, from Bryony Smith; *Charli Knott hit the winning ‘single’ and carried her bat; *Vipers’ batting: Charli Knott 57*not out(69), Georgia Adams 22(32), Ella McCaughan 10(18); *Stars’ bowling: Bryony Smith 2/26, Kalea Moore 1/19;

*Match result: Southern Vipers 121/3 (22.5/46 overs @5.2 runs-per-over) beat South East Stars 120/10 (40.3/46 overs @2.9 rpo) by seven wickets

*Scorecard courtesy of ECB @URL https://www.ecb.co.uk/rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy/match-centre/104452#scorecard  AppleMac users may need to scroll down on left margin to select a match

*Video highlights (MM), courtesy of ECB & Southern Vipers (via NV Play) @URL https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=c_matches#cff4ce921-ba67-43e4-8045-f15cb3ac842c

*Full match free-to-air courtesy of Southern Vipers (via NV Play) without commentary on YouTube<4h30m08s> @url https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX188FMMjyg&t=6s

*Updated fixtures and results @url http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2024/05/12/updated-rachael-heyhoe-flint-trophy-fixtures-and-results/

 

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