The 3rd place playoff game of the 03 edition of the Charlotte Edwards Twenty20 (T20) Cup is scheduled between Southern Vipers and Thunder at County Ground, Worcester, on the 10th of June, 2023, at 4:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Having played 7 games each this season, the Southern Vipers have emerged victorious in 5 matches, while the Thunder have secured 4 wins. Both teams will now compete for a spot in the Finals against The Blaze.
Squads:
Southern Vipers – Georgia Adams (C), Chloe Hill (WK), Nicole Faltum (WK), Rhianna Southby (WK), Danni Wyatt, Ella McCaughan, Emily Windsor, Maia Bouchier, Sophie Mitchelmore, Alice Monaghan, Freya Kemp, Georgia Elwiss, Nancy Harman, Anya Shrubsole, Charlotte Dean, Charlotte Taylor, Finty Trussler, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Mary Taylor
Thunder – Eleanor Threlkeld (C/WK), Seren Smale (WK), Alice Clarke, Daisy Mullan, Danielle Collins, Laura Marshall, Liberty Heap, Shachi Pai, Deandra Dottin, Emma Lamb, Fi Morris, Laura Jackson, Naomi Dattani, Sophie Ecclestone, Stephanie Butler, Alex Hartley, Hannah Jones, Hannah Rainey, Kate Cross, Mahika Gaur, Olivia Thomas, Phoebe Graham, Sophia Turner, Tara Norris
Players to watch out:
Georgia Elwiss
The 32-year-old all-rounder has had a good tournament this time around bagging 7 wickets and scoring 63 runs in 7 outings. Georgia has got the best of 28 with the bat, while has registered the best bowling figures of 2/20.
Lauren Bell
The 22-year-old pacer in 9 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has struck 12 times and sent down her spells at an economy rate of 6.23 and has got the best of 4/12. In 3 outings this season, Lauren has bagged 6 scalps at an economy rate of 6.75.
Emma Lamb
The 25-year-old batter in 12 international outings across formats has left a lasting impression. Emma in 5 innings has scored 196 runs at a strike rate of 141.01 and has got the best of 63. Not just that, Emma has also struck 4 wickets in as many outings.
Fi Morris
The 29-year-old spinner is vastly experienced having placed across 3 English teams, but is yet to make her international debut for the senior side. Nevertheless, Fi has had a brilliant campaign scoring 173 runs and bagging 7 wickets in 7 outings.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at the venue make a well-balanced center wicket, providing a fair contest between bat and ball. The pitch offers assistance to both spinners and pacers, while also favoring the batsmen, resulting in an average score in the 140s.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day to be at the County Ground, Worcester for some cricket, with partly cloudy skies and a low chance of rain. The temperature is forecasted to be around 26°C, with light winds and humidity of 62%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Nicole Faltum, Emma Lamb, Danni Wyatt, Liberty Heap, Georgia Adams, Fi Morris, Georgia Elwiss, Naomi Dattani, Linsey Smith, Anya Shrubsole, Tara Norris
Match details:
Date – June 10, 2023
Time – 4:30 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Worcester
Broadcast – A live stream of the game will be available on Lancs TV on YouTube.
