Sunrisers and South East Stars are slated to lock horns in the forthcoming match no. 21 of the ongoing 2024 edition of the Charlotte Edwards (CE) Cup. The game will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, on the 6th of June 2024, and live action commences at 6:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Sunrisers – Grace Scrivens (C), Alice Macleod, Cordelia Griffith, Dane Van Niekerk, Flo Miller, Jessica Olorenshaw, Katherine Speed, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Jo Gardner, Kelly Castle, Mady Villiers, Amara Carr (WK), Ariana Dowse (WK), Abtaha Maqsood, Charley Phillips, Esmae MacGregor, Eva Gray, Jodie Grewcock, Kate Coppack, Nicola Hancock, Sophie Munro
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
Players to watch out:
Grace Scrivens
The 20-year-old all-rounder had a promising start to the ’24 domestic season, amassing 267 runs from 6 innings in the One Dayers at an average of 89.00. Grace didn’t carry this form into the T20 season, departing cheaply with scores of 8, 0, 21, and 1. However, in her most recent outing, she scored a solid 64* and will be backed to make the most of this return to form.
Jodie Grewcock
The 19-year-old all-rounder, in the One Dayers this domestic season, accumulated 151 runs and took 7 wickets at an economy rate of 3.29 from 6 games. In the T20s, while Jodie has continued to chip in with the bat, she only has 2 wickets to her name from 5 outings. Jodie’s previous couple of bowling figures read 1/18 and 1/13, and it is hoped she continues on this form.
Alice Capsey
The 19-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is from 28 innings, has amassed 543 runs at a strike rate of 122.85 and also has 5 wickets to her name. With multiple starts and a few wickets, Alice has been in decent form this season in international cricket, although she is yet to play a domestic game. Given her form, she can be counted on for the goods with both bat and ball.
Danielle Gregory
The 25-year-old leg-spinner picked up 4 wickets at an economy rate of 4.91 from 6 One Dayers this domestic season. Building on the momentum, Danielle has returned bowling figures of 1/18, 1/27, 1/17, and 3/23 in the T20s, and in her only batting outing, chipped in with 12* runs. It is expected that she extends this run of form into the business end, stepping up with all-round efforts.
Pitch:
The track at Lord’s Cricket Ground offers substantial support to the bowlers, particularly pacers, with ample movement off the surface. Runs will not be difficult to come by on this surface, and the average score at the venue is in the 150s.
Weather:
The conditions in London are forecasted to be pleasant for the game, despite partly cloudy skies, as the chances of rain are low. The temperature is expected to be around 17°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 57%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Amara Carr, Sophia Dunkley, Bryony Smith, Paige Scholfield, Mady Villiers, Tash Farrant, Jo Gardner, Danielle Gregory, Eva Gray, Sophie Munro, Tilly Coleman
Match details:
Date – June 6, 2024
Time – 6:45 PM IST
Venue – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the regional team’s website and YouTube channel.