In the final round of the ongoing Super 20 Trophy, match no. 8, the Typhoons and Scorchers are slated for a face-off at the Oak Hill Cricket Club, Kilbride. The game is scheduled for 3:15 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 14th of July 2024.
Squads:
Typhoons – Rebecca Stokell (C), Ally Boucher, Ava Canning, Zara Craig, Laura Delany, Georgina Dempsey, Sarah Forbes, Joanna Loughran, Lara McBride, Isabelle Mclean, Julie McNally, Freya Sargent, Annabel Squires, Sinead Thomson, Alice Walsh, *Ocean Bartlett, *Anna Gaging, *Robyn Searle
Scorchers – Leah Paul (C), Sibha Bhoja, Christina Coulter Reilly, Shauna Kavanagh, Gaby Lewis, Isabel Light, Sophie MacMahon, Niamh MacNulty, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara Maritz, Ellie McGee, Genevieve Morrissey, Alice Tector, Siuin Woods, *Modester Mupachikwa, *Clare Webber
Players to watch out:
Robyn Searle
The 27-year-old batter, from 3 innings in the 2024 Super 20 Trophy, has added 86 runs to the tally. Robyn kicked off her season with a blazing 36-ball 51, though she only managed starts of 12 (19) and 23 (22) in her subsequent outings. She should be backed to convert her starts into a substantial score in this must-win.
Georgina Dempsey
The 19-year-old pacer has brilliantly led the bowling attack this season, scalping 7 wickets from 4 outings. Continuing to leave her mark, Georgina has returned consecutive figures of 3/13, 1/30, 2/27, and 1/10. Given her form and momentum, she will be counted on for another match-winning spell.
Gaby Lewis
The 23-year-old opening batter, from 4 outings in the Super 20 Trophy, has accumulated 95 runs and while she hasn’t had a bowl yet, she can be a wicket-taker. Gaby scored a solid 27-ball 40 in the season opener and registered scores of 20 (19) and 26 (20) in her recent outings. She can be relied upon to lead the tally.
Niamh MacNulty
The 17-year-old up-and-coming pacer has had a couple of impressive showings, taking 5 wickets in her limited appearances in the 2024 Super 20 Trophy. Niamh produced figures of 2/31 in her first outing and followed up with even better figures of 3/21. It will be watched if she manages to finish off on a high.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Oak Hill Cricket Club provides a well-balanced playing surface, slightly favoring the bowlers. Despite being good for batting, the average score in the 120s suggests that the wicket has enough in it for bowlers, particularly pacers.
Weather:
With light winds, 73% humidity, and the temperature expected to be around 15°C, the conditions are ideal for a game in Kilbride. Despite cloudy overhead, the chances of rain are minimal, so we should have a complete game.
Fantasy playing XI:
Robyn Searle, Christina Coulter Reilly, Sarah Forbes, Rebecca Stokell, Gaby Lewis, Georgina Dempsey, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Sophie MacMahon, Niamh MacNulty, Ava Canning
Match details:
Date – July 14, 2024
Time – 3:15 PM IST
Venue – Oak Hill Cricket Club, Kilbride
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Cricket Ireland’s YouTube channel, and scorecards can be accessed on Cricket Ireland’s match center web portal.