It’ll be a face-off between Southern Vipers and Thunder for match no. 46 of the 2023 edition of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. The game is scheduled to be played on the 9th of September, 2023, at 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), at the Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground, Arundel.
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Squads:
Southern Vipers – Georgia Adams, Georgia Elwiss, Nancy Harman, Chloe Hill, Ella McCaughan, Sophie Mitchelmore, Alice Monaghan, Anya Shrubsole, Linsey Smith, Rhianna Southby, Charlotte Taylor, Mary Taylor, Finty Trussler, Emily Windsor
Thunder – Ellie Threlkeld, Steph Butler, Alice Clarke, Danielle Collins, Naomi Dattani, Phoebe Graham, Liberty Heap, Laura Jackson, Hannah Jones, Emma Lamb, Fi Morris, Daisy Mullan, Tara Norris, Shachi Pai, Hannah Rainey, Seren Smale, Sophia Turner, Olivia Thomas, Laura Delany
Players to watch out:
Georgia Adams
The 29-year-old all-rounder has had an unforgettable summer of cricket, putting up an all-round show across tournaments. In 9 RHF Trophy outings, she has amassed 347 runs, with the highest score being 94*, and has struck 13 wickets, with the best being 4/30. In her most recent outing for the Vipers, Georgia scored a magnificent 82 and closed out with bowling figures of 1/34 (10).
Alice Monaghan
The 23-year-old all-rounder has had a promising run in the competition thus far. Alice has taken 6 wickets in 7 innings at an economy rate of 5.72 and has been handy with the bat, contributing 96 runs from 7 outings. Alice featured in the London Spirit’s XI in The Hundred twice but only had an opportunity with the bat and failed to make the most of it, registering a duck.
Naomi Dattani
The 29-year-old all-rounder has had a good run this season in the competition. She also played 7 out of Trent Rockets’ 8 games in this edition of The Hundred, although she failed to leave a strong impact. However, the focus now shifts to 50-over cricket, and in this edition, she has picked up 7 wickets and scored 164 runs from 7 outings. Her highest score with the bat is 46, and with the ball, an impressive 4/16.
Tara Norris
The 25-year-old left-arm pacer has had an eventful year so far, from claiming the WPL’s first fifer to bagging only 2 wickets for the London Spirit at The Hundred. Nonetheless, she remained effective in The Hundred by consistently delivering economical performances. Norris has had an impressive RHF Trophy season, securing 8 wickets at an economy rate of 5.81 from 7 outings and scoring 100 runs, including an unbeaten 51, in 5 games.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground, Arundel, poses challenges for batters due to its pace-friendly nature, leading to an average score of 129. Batters will need to apply themselves thoroughly to succeed on this low-scoring wicket.
Weather:
With light winds, a humidity level of 67%, and a temperature in the mid-20s, the conditions promise a complete game of cricket. The chances of rain are minimal, and the overhead is forecasted to be mostly sunny.
Fantasy playing XI:
Ellie Threlkeld, Emily Windsor, Liberty Heap, Laura Delany, Naomi Dattani, Georgia Adams, Emma Lamb, Fi Morris, Linsey Smith, Tara Norris, Mary Taylor
Match details:
Date – September 9, 2023
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground, Arundel
Broadcast – A YouTube live-stream link for the game will be made available.
