It’ll be a face-off between the Southern Vipers and the Sunrisers for the last and 28th league game of the ongoing 2023 edition of the Charlotte Edwards Cup. The match is scheduled to take place on the 7th of June, 2023, at 11:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), at County Ground, Hove.
The Southern Vipers and the Sunrisers have had contrasting seasons this summer. The Vipers, with 4 wins and 2 losses in 6 games, are in contention to advance to the knockouts. On the other hand, the Sunrisers are already out of contention, having suffered 6 consecutive losses.
Squads:
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
Sunrisers – Kelly Castle (C), Amara Carr (WK), Mia Rogers (WK), Scarlett Hughes (wk), Alice Macleod, Cordelia Griffith, Flo Miller, Jessica Olorenshaw, Jodie Grewcock, Katherine Speed, Saskia Horley, Dane van Niekerk, Grace Scrivens, Jo Gardner, Mady Villiers, Abtaha Maqsood, Eva Gray, Kate Coppack
Players to watch out:
Georgia Adams
The 29-year-old all-rounder is enjoying a consistent season this time around with 165 runs under her belt in 6 innings at an average of 41.25. Georgia has got the highest of 42 and has been scoring her runs at a strike rate of 111.49.
Linsey Smith
The 28-year-old all-rounder in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) has struck 13 wickets at an economy rate of 6.06. Linsey in 6 innings has struck 7 wickets at an economy rate of 5.17 and has got the best of 2/16.
Cordelia Griffith
The 27-year-old batter is yet to make her debut for England across formats, however, has got plenty of domestic cricket experience. Cordelia has had an impressive season with 140 runs at an average of 28.00 and has got the highest of 53.
Kelly Castle
The 25-year-old pacer who’s played all her cricket for cricket for Essex awaits an international call-up. Captaining her troops, Kelly led the Sunrisers’ bowling attack bagging 7 wickets at an economy rate of 7.95.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at County Ground, Hove presents a well-balanced track with a slight advantage for bowlers over batters, as evidenced by the average score in the 140s. Nonetheless, once batters find their rhythm, they can set their sights on a strong total banking on the bounce.
Weather:
With moderate winds, humidity at 66%, and the temperature expected to hover around 17°C, the conditions are pleasant for cricket. Moreover, the forecast predicts clear sunny skies with a minimal possibility of rain.
Fantasy playing XI:
Amara Carr, Nicole Faltum, Danni Wyatt, Cordelia Griffith, Mady Villiers, Grace Scrivens, Georgia Elwiss, Georgia Adams, Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Anya Shrubsole
Match details:
Date – June 7, 2023
Time – 11:30 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Hove
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.