The Northern Diamonds and Southern Vipers are set to collide in a thrilling encounter as match number 24 of the Charlotte Edwards Cup’s ongoing 03 edition will take place. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to be played out on June 4th, 2023, at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), hosted at Headingley, Leeds.
Going into this game The Diamonds are comfortably sitting in second position with 17 crucial points, while Vipers are playing the catch-up game. They’ll hope to register a victory and move up the chart with their healthier NRR.
Squads:
Northern Diamonds
Hollie Armitage (C), Bess Heath (WK), Lauren Winfield-Hill (WK), Chloe Tryon, Leah Dobson, Phoebe Turner, Rebecca Duckworth, Sterre Kalis, Abigail Glen, Beth Langston, Grace Hall, Katherine Fraser, Yvonne Graves, Emma Marlow, Jessica Woolston, Katie Levick, Lizzie Scott, Rachel Slater.
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 for:
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Winfield Hill has put up exemplary performances on the international platform by letting her bat do all the talking which includes runs in excess of 1900. The 32-year-old has gotten a few scores under her belt in the tournament and will look to ride on it.
Katie Levick
The seasoned leggie from Sheffield has had the bowl to turn and drift adequately in the tournament so far, the magnificent numbers speak for themselves. She’ll look to repeat her heroics all over again.
Dani Wyatt
Wyatt remains one of the most seasoned campaigners taking part in this edition of the Charlotte Edwards Cup. Her top scores are 68 and 40 in this tournament so far, we can only expect those numbers to get better.
Lauren Bell
A young prodigy, Bell has been among the wickets for the Vipers. Her ability to consistently hit the lines will prove to be crucial in the coming encounter versus the Diamonds.
Pitch:
The Headingley Wicket is a typical English pitch that offers both pace and bounce during the early stages of the game. Fast Bowlers who can swing and extract seam movement from the pitch will have a great time to remember at this venue.
Weather:
Leeds is set to experience delightful weather on the 4th of June, with picturesque clouds decorating the sky. Rain showers seem unlikely, allowing for uninterrupted outdoor activities. The temperature will grace the city with a comfortable range of 18 to 20 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a gentle breeze flowing at a speed of 18kmph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Lauren Winfield-Hill, Grace Hall, Leah Dobson, Dani Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Chloe Tryon, Hollie Armitage, Katie Levick, Linsey Smith, Anya Shrubsole, Lizzie Scott
Match Details:
Date – June 4, 2023
Time – 8:00 PM IST
Venue – Headingley, Leeds
Broadcast – Access live scores for all the games in the series on the FanCode app and website.