Match number 23 of the Charlotte Edwards Cup’s 03 edition will witness an enthralling encounter between the Thunder and the South East Stars. The match is scheduled to be held on June 4, 2023, at Stanley Park in Black Pool, starting at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The Thunder and South East stars have identical figures on the points table and will be eagerly looking for a win to break through from the mid-table rumble.
Squads:
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, Hannah Jones, Hannah Rainey, Kate Cross, Mahika Gaur, Olivia Thomas, Phoebe Graham, Sophia Turner, Tara Norris.
South East 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.
Players to watch out:
Emma Lamb
25-year-old batting all-rounder Emma is a great asset to the team. In the tournament so far, she’s been among the wickets as well as runs with three 30+ scores. Lamb will want to keep up with the good work.
Kate Cross
Cross has over 100 wickets in the international setup. Her consistency is backed by her resilience and determination as a player. The Britain star will look to ride on her exceptional performances which she executed in the first two games.
Sophia Dunkley
Swashbuckling opening batter, Dunkley is known for her aggressive stroke play and is a regular to the National side. She’s coming off a recent century and will look to take that in the positive stride.
Freya Davies
A tall, athletic fast bowler, Freya Davies is a quiet challenge to face in the powerplay. She said she was happy to “prove a point and throw my hat in the ring” after career-best figures of 4 for 23 in a T20I in Wellington. Davies will look to restrict the scoring rates with her ability to hit the deck hard.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Stanley Park Ground offers a relatively balanced playing field as the conditions favour both batsmen and bowlers. The quicks, in particular, gain an advantage from the conditions, and a score in the 160s is considered to be a challenging one on this track.
Weather:
The weather for this encounter is ideal with 17°C and no chance of precipitation. Both teams will be out in the ground feeling comfortable by the chilly breeze.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Eleanor Threlkeld, Emma Lamb, Liberty Heap, Sophia Dunkley, Phoebe Franklin, Fi Morris, Bryony Smith, Paige Scholfield, Sophie Ecclestone, Tara Norris, Freya Davies
Match Details:
Date – June 4, 2023
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Stanley Park, Black Pool
Broadcast – Access live scores for all the games in the series on the FanCode app and website.