In match no. 45 of the ongoing 3rd and final leg of the 2024 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy (RHFT), the Central Sparks and Southern Vipers will go head-to-head at New Road, Worcester. The game is scheduled for 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 30th of August 2024.
Squads:
Central Sparks – Eve Jones (C), Davina Perrin, Georgia Davis, Chloe Brewer, Grace Potts, Bethan Ellis, Ria Fackrell, Ami Campbell, Ellie Anderson, Em Arlott, Katie George, Abbey Freeborn, Poppy Davies, Charis Pavely, Amy Jones, Hannah Baker
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
Players to watch out:
Davina Perrin
The 17-year-old top-order batter, from 8 outings in the 2024 RHFT fixtures thus far, has accumulated 154 runs from 8 innings, with the highest score of 50. Davina has had a notably improved domestic season this time around and registered scores of 42 and 20 in her most recent outings in this competition. It is hoped she converts these starts.
Hannah Baker
The 20-year-old leg-spinner has picked up 14 wickets from 10 RHFT outings this season, maintaining an economy rate of 4.73, with a best of 5/45. Hannah has returned figures of 1/44 and 1/34 in her previous couple of outings in the competition, and continuing in her notable form, she can be counted on to step up and deliver breakthroughs.
Georgia Adams
The 30-year-old all-rounder, in this 2024 RHFT campaign, has amassed 297 runs from 9 outings at an average of 33.00 and has taken 13 wickets at an economy rate of 3.99, with bests of 65 and 3/17. Georgia managed only 12 runs in her most recent outing while taking two wickets and should be backed to step up her efforts with both bat and ball.
Linsey Smith
The 29-year-old left-arm off-spinner, maintaining an economy rate of 4.19, has scalped 9 wickets from 7 outings in this RHFT edition. Fresh off an outstanding campaign in The Hundred, where she took 15 wickets from 8 outings, and although she finished wicketless in her most recent outing, she remains economical and can be relied upon to lead the wicket tally.
Pitch:
The center wicket at New Road, Worcester, provides a well-balanced playing surface, slightly favoring the batters. Despite being good for batting, the average score in the 220s suggests that bowlers, particularly pacers, can expect some assistance from the pitch.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day for cricket at Worcester, with no expected rain interruptions and partly cloudy skies overhead. The temperature will be around 19°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 64%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Rhianna Southby, Eve Jones, Georgia Elwiss, Davina Perrin, Katie George, Georgia Adams, Em Arlott, Linsey Smith, Georgia Davis, Grace Potts, Mary Taylor
Match details:
Date – August 30, 2024
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – New Road, Worcester
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the regional team’s website and YouTube channel.