The Oval, Kennington, will host South East Stars and Southern Vipers in match no. 19 of the ongoing 2024 edition of the Charlotte Edwards (CE) Cup. The game is slated for the 2nd of June 2024, at 6:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
South East Stars – Aylish Cranstone, Emma Jones, Jemima Spence, Kirstie White, Madeleine Blinkhorn-Jones, Phoebe Franklin, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Alice Davidson-Richards, Bryony Smith, Paige Scholfield, Priyanaz Chatterji, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Chloe Hill, Georgia Redmayne, Kira Chathli, Alexa Stonehouse, Bethan Miles, Charlotte Lambert, Claudie Cooper, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Tash Farrant, Tilly Coleman
Southern Vipers – Georgia Adams (C), Abi Norgrove, Danni Wyatt, Ella McCaughan, Emily Windsor, Finty Trussler, Maia Bouchier, Poppy Tulloch, Sophie Mitchelmore, Alice Monaghan, Ava Lee, Charli Knott, Charlie Dean, Georgia Elwiss, Mary Taylor, Rhianna Southby (WK), Charlotte Taylor, Freya Davies, Freya Kemp, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Megan Sturge, Nancy Harman
Players to watch out:
Sophia Dunkley
The 25-year-old batter, from 44 T20Is, has amassed 801 runs, including the highest of 61*, at an average of 22.25 and a strike rate of 115.91. Sophia was in outstanding form in the One Day matches this season but hasn’t translated her form into the T20s, departing on scores of 23, 11, and 25, but is capable of converting her starts.
Tilly Coleman
The 16-year-old left-arm off-spinner, in an Under-19 series earlier this year, picked up 4 wickets from three outings. Tilly, in her maiden T20 appearance this domestic season, returned figures of 0/24 (4), and building on her reputation, produced figures of 1/14 (2) and 5/19 (3.3) in the subsequent games. It’ll be hoped she carries this form to the business end.
Georgia Elwiss
The 33-year-old all-rounder in the CE Cup last summer added only 83 runs to the tally from 8 outings, though compensated with the ball, scalping 8 wickets. However, she displayed good form in the One Day matches this season, and her scores in the T20s read 5, 73*, 33, and 45. Given her form, she can be relied upon for the goods.
Georgia Adams
The 30-year-old all-rounder racked up 249 runs and 10 wickets from 9 CE Cup games last summer. Picking up from where she left off, Georgia has been amongst runs and wickets in the ’24 domestic season as well. Though she had a tough start to the T20 season, her figures from her previous outing read 48 and 2/28. She’ll be backed to make the most of this return to form.
Pitch:
The surface at The Oval, Kennington, is favorable for batting, resulting in a healthy average score in the 150s. As the match progresses, spinners can expect some assistance in the latter half, while pacers can make significant contributions up front.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day for cricket in Kennington with no expected rain interruptions and sunny skies. The temperature is forecast to hover around 21°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 57%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Rhianna Southby, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies, Georgia Adams, Bryony Smith, Tash Farrant, Charli Knott, Freya Kemp, Mary Taylor, Tilly Coleman
Match details:
Date – June 2, 2024
Time – 6:00 PM IST
Venue – The Oval, Kennington
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the regional team’s website and YouTube channel.
