Match no. 22 of the ongoing 2024 Charlotte Edwards (CE) Cup will be contested between The Blaze and Western Storm. The game will be held at Grace Road, Leicester, on the 7th of June 2024, at 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
The Blaze – Bethan Gammon, Bethany Harmer, Georgie Boyce, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce, Kirstie Gordon, Nadine de Klerk, Teresa Graves, Ella Claridge, Sarah Bryce, Cassidy McCarthy, Grace Ballinger, Josie Groves, Lucy Higham, Sarah Glenn
Western Storm – Sophie Luff (C), Emma Corney, Fran Wilson, Dani Gibson, Nat Wraith, Katie Jones, Alex Griffiths, Niamh Holland, Jess Hazell, Mollie Robbins, Gemma Lane, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Chloe Skelton, Sophia Smale, Issy Wong, Claire Nicholas, Lola Harris, Imogen Cooper, Emily Geach
Players to watch out:
Kathryn Bryce
The 26-year-old all-rounder from 45 T20Is has amassed 1197 runs at an average of 39.90, and has also struck 46 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 4.30, registering bests of 73* and 4/8. Kathryn has bagged at least a wicket in each of her 5 CE Cup outings, while her scores read 4, 31, 61, 57, and 21. She can be banked upon for all-round efforts.
Kristie Gordon
The 26-year-old left-arm off-spinner scalped 6 wickets from 7 outings in the CE Cup last season, at an economy rate of 6.50. Building on her impressive form from the One Day matches this season, Kristie has returned figures of 3/20, 1/32, 2/22, and 5/12 in the ’24 CE Cup games. The team can count on her to carry this form into the business end.
Sophie Luff
The 30-year-old batter accumulated 150 runs from 7 CE Cup outings last summer, at an average of 50.00, registering the highest score of 44. Sophie scored big runs in the ’24 One Day season but failed to carry her form into the T20s. However, in her recent couple of outings, she registered scores of 34* and 41, and hopefully, she capitalizes on this return to form.
Sophia Smale
The 19-year-old left-arm off-spinner bagged 3 wickets from seven outings last edition, at an economy rate of 7.60. In the lead-up to the ’24 CE Cup, Sophia was amongst wickets and runs in the One Day matches, and barring one inning, she has been effective in the remaining matches with figures of 1/26, 2/32, and 3/15 in the T20 games. She can be relied upon for the goods.
Pitch:
The center strip at Grace Road pleases bowlers, particularly pacers, and presents difficulties for batters. The pace-friendly conditions result in an average score in the 90s, requiring batters to exhibit discipline to post a competitive total.
Weather:
Despite cloudy skies, the likelihood of rain is minimal, promising an uninterrupted game. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 17°C, with moderate winds and humidity of 64%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Sarah Bryce, Tammy Beaumont, Sophie Luff, Kirstie Gordon, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Kathryn Bryce, Sophia Smale, Nadine de Klerk, Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger, Sarah Glenn
Match details:
Date – June 7, 2024
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Grace Road, Leicester
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the regional team’s website and YouTube channel.
