The Dragons are slated to go up against the Typhoons in match no. 7 of the ongoing Super 50 Cup, Ireland’s premier 50-over domestic competition for women, on the 28th of July 2024. The game will be held at Bready Cricket Club, Bready, and live action commences at 3:15 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Dragons – Amy Hunter (C), Sarah Black, Emily Calvert, Alana Dalzell, Mollie Devine, Tahlia Dunne, Aoife Fisher, Jemma Gillan, Abbi Harrison, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Kia McCartney, Lucy McGranaghan, Cara Murray, Orla Prendergast, Millie Spence, Claudia Green, Elise Noble
Typhoons – Rebecca Stokell (C), Ally Boucher, Ava Canning, Zara Craig, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Sarah Forbes, Joanna Loughran, Lara McBride, Isabelle Mclean, Julie McNally, Freya Sargent, Annabel Squires, Sinead Thomson, Alice Walsh, Ocean Bartlett, Anna Gaging, Robyn Searle
Players to watch out:
Tahlia Dunne
The teen middle-order batter hasn’t had a lot of success this domestic season; however, she managed 71 runs, including a highest of 33, in the recently concluded T20 season. On her Super 50 Cup return, Tahlia has managed starts of 14 and 10 and will be backed to convert these into substantial scores, stepping up her efforts with the bat.
Arlene Kelly
The 30-year-old all-rounder has added 79 runs to her tally, while also claiming 7 wickets from the Super 50 Cup fixtures so far. Carrying her form into the T20 games, she scored 83 runs and took 5 wickets. While on the Super 50 Cup return, she departed for 7 and 8, her bowling figures read 0/14 and 1/19, and she can be banked upon for the goods.
Laura Delany
The 31-year-old all-rounder, in the first leg fixtures of the Super 50 Cup, accumulated 78 runs and picked up a wicket. Following a quiet T20 season, where she managed only 25 runs and picked up 3 wickets, all in the same innings, the team will count on their seasoned campaigner to step up her efforts and deliver all-round performances.
Freya Sargent
The 18-year-old off-spinner is the leading wicket-taker for the Typhoons in the Super 50 Cup, with 7 wickets, including 4 wickets from her two outings on the Super 50 Cup return. In the T20s, she secured 3 wickets; however, kicked off the final set of domestic games on a high, and it is hoped she carries this form into the business end.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at Bready Cricket Club favors the bowlers, particularly the pacers, and presents difficulties for the batters. The pace-friendly conditions result in a modest average score, requiring batters to exhibit discipline to post a competitive total.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day to be in Bready for cricket, as partly cloudy skies promise minimal rain. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 18°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 73%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Amy Hunter, Robyn Searle, Sarah Forbes, Rebecca Stokell, Tahlia Dunne, Laura Delany, Arlene Kelly, Orla Prendergast, Cara Murray, Freya Sargent, Alana Dalzell
Match details:
Date – July 28, 2024
Time – 3:15 PM IST
Venue – Bready Cricket Club, Bready
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Cricket Ireland’s YouTube channel, and scorecards can be accessed on Cricket Ireland’s match center web portal.