Following the Charlotte Edwards (CE) Cup, the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy (RHFT) resumes on the 30th of June, 2024, with the Northern Diamonds and Central Sparks set to lock horns in match no. 27. The game will be played at North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough, with live action commencing at 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Northern Diamonds – Hollie Armitage (C), Abi Glen, Grace Hall, Katie Levick, Rachel Slater, Bess Heath, Lizzie Scott, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Sophia Turner, Katherine Fraser, Emma Marlow, Phoebe Turner, Jess Woolston, Leah Dobson, Rebecca Duckworth, Sterre Kalis, Beth Langston, Erin Burns
Central Sparks – Eve Jones (C), Davina Perrin, Georgia Davis, Chloe Brewer, Grace Potts, Bethan Ellis, Ria Fackrell, Ami Campbell, Ellie Anderson, Issy Wong, Emily Arlott, Katie George, Abbey Freeborn, Poppy Davies, Charis Pavely, Amy Jones, Hannah Baker
Players to watch out:
Hollie Armitage
The 27-year-old all-rounder, in the first leg of the 2024 RHFT fixtures, amassed 257 runs from 6 innings at an average of 51.40, with a highest score of 103. She carried her form into the CE Cup, notching up a highest score of 97 and a couple of scores in the 60s. Given her form, it is hoped she picks up from where she left off, leading the scoring.
Katie Levick
The 32-year-old leg-spinner, averaging 23.50 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.97, has bagged 10 wickets from 6 RHFT outings this season. Katie was at her economical and effective best in the CE Cup fixtures, taking 14 wickets from 10 outings at an economy rate of 6.50, and can be relied upon for the same in the remainder of the RHFT games.
Eve Jones
The 31-year-old middle-order batter, from 6 RHFT outings, posted 246 runs on the board at an average of 49.20, with her season best of 136* coming in her last outing of the first leg fixtures. However, she didn’t find much success in the CE Cup games, registering a string of starts. She’ll be backed to find her footing, converting her starts into substantial scores.
Grace Potts
The 21-year-old pacer had notable outings in the first-leg RHFT fixtures this season, scalping 6 wickets from 5 games while maintaining an economy rate of 3.84. Grace was equally effective in the CE Cup, producing 12 wickets from 11 games with an economy rate of 6.50. She can be banked upon to build on this momentum, delivering the goods.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the North Marine Road Ground presents challenges for batters due to its quick and pace-friendly nature, leading to a modest average score in the 230s. Batters will need to apply themselves thoroughly to post a challenging total on this track.
Weather:
Despite cloudy skies, the likelihood of rain is minimal, promising an uninterrupted game in Scarborough. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 16°C, with light winds and a humidity of 69%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Lauren Winfield-Hill, Bess Heath, Eve Jones, Davina Perrin, Sterre Kalis, Erin Burns, Hollie Armitage, Emily Arlott, Georgia Davis, Katie Levick, Grace Potts
Match details:
Date – June 30, 2024
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the regional team’s website and YouTube channel.