Central Sparks vs Southern Vipers are set to face each other in match no. 20 of the ongoing 03 edition of the Charlotte Edwards Cup. The match will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on the 3rd of June, 2023, at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Both the Central Sparks and Southern Vipers have played four games each this season. The Sparks, despite winning their opener, have suffered three consecutive defeats. On the other hand, the Vipers have had a remarkable campaign, winning three out of their four games.
Squads:
Central Sparks – Eve Jones (C), Abbey Freeborn (WK), Amy Jones (WK), Ami Campbell, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Chloe Brewer, Davina Perrin, Poppy Davies, Emily Arlott, Erin Burns, Issy Wong, Katie George, Ria Fackrell, Anisha Patel, Ellie Anderson, Georgia Davis, Grace Potts, Hannah L Baker, Liz Russell
Southern Vipers – Georgia Adams (C), Chloe Hill (WK), Nicole Faltum (WK), Rhianna Southby (WK), Danni Wyatt, Ella McCaughan, Emily Windsor, Maia Bouchier, Sophie Mitchelmore, Alice Monaghan, Freya Kemp, Georgia Elwiss, Nancy Harman, Anya Shrubsole, Charlotte Dean, Charlotte Taylor, Finty Trussler, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Mary Taylor
Players to watch out:
Emily Arlott
The 25-year-old all-rounder has had a successful T20 campaign thus far having recorded scores of 13, 28*, and 13, while with the ball has produced bowling figures of 4/23, 2/14, and 0/43.
Georgia Davis
The 23-year-old off-spinner has had a consistent run in the competition recording 5 wickets to her tally off 4 games. Most of Georgia’s spells have come at an economic rate, as she finished on bowling figures of 1/22, 3/13, 1/22, and 0/22.
Georgia Elwiss
The 32-year-old all-rounder, in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), in 5 innings has scored 29 runs, while has bagged 8 wickets in 10 outings. In the season, Georgia has got the best of 28* with the bat, while has recorded bowling figures of 1/28, 0/12, 1/32, and 0/14.
Charlie Dean
The 22-year-old all-rounder in T20Is, in 9 innings has struck 15 wickets and is a very handy batter as well. Charlie in her most recent outing with the bat scored a fine 20* and has produced bowling figures of 0/32 and 2/15.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Edgbaston, Birmingham, presents a well-balanced track with a slight advantage for bowlers over batters, as evidenced by the average score ranging in the 140s. While pacers benefit from the lateral movement, spinners also hold an advantage on the track.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day for cricket at Edgbaston, Birmingham, with no expected rain interruptions and partly cloudy skies. The temperature will be around 18°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 59%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Eve Jones, Erin Burns, Emily Arlott, Georgia Elwiss, Georgia Adams, Lauren Bell, Georgia Davis, Linsey Smith
Match details:
Date – June 3, 2023
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast – Access live scores for all the games in the series on the FanCode app and website.
