Match no. 4 of the ongoing 03 edition of the Charlotte Edwards Cup features a clash between Western Storm and Thunder. The game will be held at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, on the 21st of May, 2023, at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
As the Thunder gear up for their season opener, the Western Storm, who suffered a 32-run loss to the Northern Diamonds, in their opener, will be aiming to secure a victory and earn their first points of the tournament.
Squads:
Western Storm – Sophie Luff (C), Katie Jones (WK), Natasha Wraith (WK), Alex Griffiths, Emma Corney, Fran Wilson, Rebecca Odgers, Danielle Gibson, Heather Knight, Izzy Patel, Niamh Holland, Orla Prendergast, Chloe Skelton, Claire Nicholas, Isla Thomson, Lauren Filer, Mollie Robbins, Nicole Harvey, Sophia Smale
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:
Fran Wilson
The 31-year-old in 26 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has scored 356 runs at an average of 22.25, a strike rate of 99.16, and has got the highest of 43*. Fran just got going in the opener scoring 16 runs.
Orla Prendergast
The 20-year-old in T20Is, in 32 innings has scored 589 runs, including the highest of 75*, while has struck 20 wickets in 28 innings. In the opener, Orla registered scores of 14 and 1/32.
Sophie Ecclestone
The 24-year-old in 69 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has struck 97 wickets at an economy rate of 5.76 and has got the best figures of 4/18. In 26 innings with the bat, Sophie has scored 177 runs, including the highest of 33*.
Tara Norris
The 24-year-old left-arm pacer, in 5 innings has struck 4 wickets at an economy rate of 7.75 and has got the best bowling figures of 2/4. Tara has featured in various T20 leagues and is a player in form.
Pitch:
The wicket at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, provides a certain degree of assistance to the batters. Although it is a batting-friendly surface, the average score at the venue remains in the 130s. Additionally, the pacers also benefit from ample assistance to exploit.
Weather:
The conditions at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, are expected to be pleasant for cricket, with partly cloudy skies and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 17°C, with light winds and humidity of 58%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Eleanor Threlkeld, Fran Wilson, Deandra Dottin, Emma Lamb, Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Gibson, Orla Prendergast, Kate Cross, Tara Norris, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur
Match details:
Date – May 21, 2023
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Broadcast – The live scorecard for the game will be available on the FanCode app and website.