It’s a face-off between the SouthEast Stars and the Blaze for match no. 3 of the ongoing 03 edition of the Charlotte Edwards Cup. The match is scheduled to commence on the 20th of May, 2023, at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), at The Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham.
In the previous 2022 edition, SouthEast Stars dominated Group B with 5 wins in 6 matches but stumbled in the playoffs. They had previously clinched the championship in the inaugural edition. On the other hand, Blaze (formerly Lightning) struggled in the 2021 season, losing 6 consecutive matches. However, they managed to secure a solitary victory in the 2022 season.
Squads:
SouthEast Stars – Bryony Smith (C), Kira Chathli (WK), Aylish Cranstone, Jemima Spence, Kirstie White, Madeleine Blinkhorn-Jones, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Alice Davidson-Richards, Emma Jones, Kalea Moore, Paige Scholfield, Phoebe Franklin, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Tash Farrant, Alexa Stonehouse, Bethan Miles, Claudie Cooper, Danielle Gregory, Freya Davies
The Blaze – Kirstie Gordon (C), Ella Claridge (WK), Sarah Bryce (WK), Bethany Harmer, Georgie Boyce, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce, Lucy Higham, Nadine de Klerk, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Teresa Graves, Cassidy McCarthy, Grace Ballinger, Josie Groves, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro
Players to watch out:
Sophia Dunkley
The 24-year-old batting all-rounder in 34 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has scored 652 runs and in the recently concluded 1st phase of the regional 50-over competition, scored a remarkable unbeaten 101.
Alice Davidson-Richards
The 28-year-old all-rounder has played 6 T20Is, taking 4 wickets with the best figures of 3/5. With the bat, she has scored 46 runs in 5 innings. In the 50-over competition, Alice registered the best of 73 runs and also contributed with wickets.
Sarah Bryce
In 39 T20Is, the 23-year-old keeper-batter has scored 889 runs, including the highest of 65 at an average of 29.63 and a strike rate of 107.36. Sarah has consistently shown promise in the 50-over competition and also, only recently had an effective FairBreak Invitational (T20) season.
Nadine de Klerk
In her 29 T20I matches, the 23-year-old South African all-rounder has scored 362 runs and taken 29 wickets. Nadine had an impressive performance in the 50-over event, scoring the highest of 43 runs and recording best bowling figures of 7/33.
Pitch:
The Kent County Cricket Ground offers a balanced center wicket that’s suited to both batters and bowlers. The initial overs may provide an advantage to the pacers, while the spinners will play a crucial role in the middle overs. It is an appealing pitch overall.
Weather:
Sunny skies and a low probability of rain, make it an ideal day to be at the cricket. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 18°C with moderate winds and a humidity level of 59%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sarah Bryce, Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Paige Scholfield, Alice Capsey, Bryony Smith, Kathryn Bryce, Nadine de Klerk, Freya Davies, Sarah Glenn
Match details:
Date – May 20, 2023
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – The Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham
Broadcast – The live scorecard for the entire tournament will be available on the FanCode app and website.
