Match no. 15 of the 2024 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy (RHFT) will feature a contest between Southern Vipers and Thunder at the Sir Paul Getty’s Ground, Wormsley. The game is scheduled for 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 1st of May, 2024.
Squads:
Southern Vipers – Georgia Adams (C), Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Maia Bouchier, Megan Sturge, Mary Taylor, Alice Monaghan, Rhianna Southby, Abi Norgrove, Lauren Bell, Danni Wyatt, Freya Kemp, Linsey Smith, Emily Windsor, Ava Lee, Charlie Dean, Charlotte Taylor, Ella McCaughan, Finty Trussler, Nancy Harman, Charli Knott*
Thunder – Ellie Threlkeld (C), Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Tara Norris, Dani Collins, Daisy Mullan, Laura Jackson, Seren Smale, Emma Lamb, Mahika Gaur, Olivia Bell, Liberty Heap, Naomi Dattani, Alice Clarke, Hannah Jones, Ailsa Lister, Sophie Morris, Fi Morris, Hannah Rainey, Phoebe Graham, Shachi Pai, Katie Mack*
Players to watch out:
Charli Knott
The 21-year-old Australian all-rounder in the ’23/24 domestic season amassed 328 runs at an average of 36.44 and scalped 12 wickets at an economy rate of 4.67 from 12 One Dayers. In her maiden stint in England, Charli has further impressed, registering consecutive scores of 41, 58*, and 40, while also returning figures of 2/35, 2/30, and 1/24. It’ll be hoped she extends this all-round run of form.
Charlie Dean
The 23-year-old all-rounder in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) has chipped in 276 runs from 20 innings, while also striking 52 wickets from 28 outings. Charlie was in good form with both bat and ball in the lead-up to the competition and, continuing her form, produced figures of 1/33 and 4/34, while also scoring 29 in her 2 games during the ’24 RHFT games. She can be counted on for all-round efforts.
Katie Mack
The 30-year-old Australian top-order batter, with an average of 47.10, racked up 471 runs from 12 games in the ’23/24 domestic season. Katie kicked off her RHFT stint with a 19 but followed up with a 110-ball 100 and a 28 in her most recent innings. Time and again she has notched up big scores, but it’ll be hoped she finds consistency and capitalizes on this strong start she has had, leading the scoring.
Sophie Ecclestone
The 24-year-old left-arm off-spinner, with 77 ODIs under her belt, has claimed 113 wickets, including the best of 4/18, at an average of 14.93 and an economy rate of 5.87, while also being more than handy with the bat. In the ongoing RHFT season, Sophie has added runs to the tally, while she has kicked off her campaign with consecutive 3-fers, 3/40 and 3/16. She’ll be banked upon for the goods.
Pitch:
The bowling-friendly conditions at Sir Paul Getty’s Ground result in low-scoring matches. Bowlers, particularly pacers, have a significant impact on the game as batters face difficulties in scoring runs, reflected in the average score of 178 runs.
Weather:
The conditions at Wormsley are forecasted to be pleasant for the game, despite cloudy skies as the chances of rain during match hours are minimal. The temperature is expected to be around 13°C, with light winds and humidity at 78%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Ellie Threlkeld, Danni Wyatt, Katie Mack, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Georgia Adams, Fi Morris, Charli Knott, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Charlie Dean
Match details:
Date – May 01, 2024
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Sir Paul Getty’s Ground, Wormsley
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the regional team’s website or YouTube channel.
