2023 season | |||
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Coach | Lloyd Tennant | ||
Captain | Evelyn Jones | ||
Overseas player | Erin Burns Maddy Green | ||
RHFT | 5th | ||
CEC | 7th | ||
Most runs | RHFT: Evelyn Jones (440) CEC: Erin Burns (185) | ||
Most wickets | RHFT: Georgia Davis (27) CEC: Bethan Ellis (9) & Erin Burns (9) | ||
Most catches | RHFT: Ami Campbell (8) CEC: Erin Burns (8) | ||
Most wicket-keeping dismissals | RHFT: Abigail Freeborn (11) CEC: Amy Jones (4) | ||
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The 2023 season was Central Sparks' fourth season, in which they competed in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side won two of their seven matches, finishing seventh in the group. [1] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished fifth in the group, winning six of their fourteen matches, with one tie and two no results. [2]
The side was captained by Evelyn Jones and coached by Lloyd Tennant. [3] They played four home matches apiece at Edgbaston Cricket Ground and New Road, and one apiece at Sir Paul Getty's Ground and Scorers, Shirley. [4] [5]
On 7 November 2022, it was announced that Chloe Hill was leaving the side, joining Southern Vipers, the side she had been on loan to the previous season. [6] On 20 February 2023, it was announced that Sarah Glenn had left the side, joining The Blaze. [7] On 6 March 2023, it was confirmed that Stephanie Butler had left the side at the end of the 2022 season. [8] On 18 April 2023, Central Sparks announced their squad for the season, confirming the departures of Gabrielle Basketter, Clare Boycott, Thea Brookes, Gwenan Davies and Milly Home. [3]
On 3 November 2022, the side announced the signing of Chloe Brewer and Katie George on professional contracts, joining from South East Stars and Western Storm respectively. [9] On 17 April 2023, Central Sparks announced the signing of Erin Burns as an overseas player between May and July 2023. [10] On 18 April 2023, Central Sparks announced their squad for the season, confirming the additions of Ellie Anderson, Charis Pavely and Bethan Ellis. [3] On 1 July 2023, Meg Austin was included in a matchday squad for the first time. [11] On 31 August 2023, the side announced the signing of overseas player Maddy Green. [12]
On 3 November 2022, the side announced the players that had been awarded professional contracts for the 2023 season, with Davina Perrin signing her first such contract with the side. [9] On 31 January 2023, Central Sparks announced a further three players who had been awarded professional contracts with the side, with Hannah Baker, Grace Potts and Georgia Davis all signing their first such contracts. [13]
Name | Nationality | Birth date | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Notes | |
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Batters | ||||||
Meg Austin | England | 7 September 2004 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Joined July 2023 | |
Chloe Brewer | England | 12 July 2002 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
Ami Campbell | England | 6 June 1991 (aged 31) | Left-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
Maddy Green | New Zealand | 20 October 1992 (aged 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Overseas player; September 2023 | |
Evelyn Jones | England | 8 August 1992 (aged 30) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | Captain | |
Davina Perrin | England | 8 September 2006 (aged 16) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
All-rounders | ||||||
Erin Burns | Australia | 22 June 1988 (aged 34) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Overseas player; May to July 2023 | |
Bethan Ellis | England | 7 July 1999 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
Ria Fackrell | England | 16 September 1999 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
Katie George | England | 7 April 1999 (aged 24) | Right-handed | Left-arm medium | ||
Charis Pavely | England | 25 October 2004 (aged 18) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||
Wicket-keepers | ||||||
Poppy Davies | England | 23 June 2000 (aged 22) | Right-handed | — | ||
Abigail Freeborn | England | 12 November 1996 (aged 26) | Right-handed | — | ||
Amy Jones | England | 13 June 1993 (aged 29) | Right-handed | — | ||
Bowlers | ||||||
Ellie Anderson | England | 23 February 1994 (aged 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
Emily Arlott | England | 23 February 1998 (aged 25) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
Hannah Baker | England | 3 February 2004 (aged 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
Georgia Davis | England | 3 June 1999 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
Anisha Patel | England | 17 August 1995 (aged 27) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
Grace Potts | England | 12 July 2002 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
Elizabeth Russell | England | 22 May 1994 (aged 28) | Left-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
Issy Wong | England | 15 May 2002 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | BP | Pts | NRR |
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1 | Southern Vipers (Q) | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 0.457 |
2 | The Blaze (Q) | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 0.173 |
3 | South East Stars (Q) | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 0.583 |
4 | Sunrisers | 14 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 32 | −0.006 |
5 | Central Sparks | 14 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31 | −0.233 |
6 | Northern Diamonds | 14 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 30 | −0.034 |
7 | North West Thunder | 14 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 26 | −0.274 |
8 | Western Storm | 14 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | −1.068 |
advanced to the final advanced to the play-off
The Blaze 212 (46.4 overs) | v | Central Sparks 153 (48.2 overs) |
Northern Diamonds 161 (36.3 overs) | v | Central Sparks 162/3 (38.2 overs) |
Central Sparks 183/9 (50 overs) | v | Southern Vipers 184/7 (41.1 overs) |
North West Thunder 234 (47.1 overs) | v | Central Sparks 223/9 (45 overs) |
Southern Vipers 180 (47.2 overs) | v | Central Sparks 183/4 (41.2 overs) |
Central Sparks 233 (50 overs) | v | North West Thunder 204 (48.4 overs) |
Central Sparks 246/8 (50 overs) | v | South East Stars 225 (47.3 overs) |
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Northern Diamonds 223/4 (34 overs) | v | Central Sparks 164/5 (18.4 overs) |
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Central Sparks 189 (49.5 overs) | v | The Blaze 193/7 (45.1 overs) |
Central Sparks 227/8 (50 overs) | v | Sunrisers 228/6 (45 overs) |
Western Storm 241/8 (50 overs) | v | Central Sparks 242/3 (44.1 overs) |
South East Stars 283/7 (50 overs) | v | Central Sparks 131 (35.1 overs) |
Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High score | 100s | 50s |
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Evelyn Jones | 13 | 12 | 440 | 44.00 | 84* | 0 | 4 |
Abigail Freeborn | 13 | 12 | 401 | 36.45 | 107* | 1 | 1 |
Ami Campbell | 13 | 12 | 237 | 23.70 | 68 | 0 | 2 |
Katie George | 13 | 9 | 231 | 25.66 | 56 | 0 | 2 |
Player | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi |
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Georgia Davis | 13 | 99.4 | 27 | 14.77 | 4.00 | 4/19 | 0 |
Katie George | 13 | 92.2 | 18 | 25.77 | 5.02 | 3/30 | 0 |
Erin Burns | 6 | 47.0 | 12 | 17.83 | 4.55 | 5/36 | 1 |
Emily Arlott | 9 | 72.4 | 11 | 27.09 | 4.10 | 3/41 | 0 |
Hannah Baker | 7 | 55.1 | 10 | 27.10 | 4.91 | 2/31 | 0 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | BP | Pts | NRR |
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1 | The Blaze (Q) | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 1.765 |
2 | Southern Vipers (Q) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0.940 |
3 | North West Thunder (Q) | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.331 |
4 | Northern Diamonds | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | −0.129 |
5 | South East Stars | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | −0.096 |
6 | Western Storm | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | −0.512 |
7 | Central Sparks | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | −0.558 |
8 | Sunrisers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −1.717 |
advanced to final advanced to the semi-final
Central Sparks 137 (19.5 overs) | v | Sunrisers 114 (19 overs) |
Northern Diamonds 135 (19.3 overs) | v | Central Sparks 132/7 (20 overs) |
The Blaze 212/5 (20 overs) | v | Central Sparks 156/6 (20 overs) |
North West Thunder 155/6 (20 overs) | v | Central Sparks 119/9 (20 overs) |
Central Sparks 142/9 (20 overs) | v | Southern Vipers 135/8 (20 overs) |
Central Sparks 135/6 (20 overs) | v | Western Storm 137/3 (19.2 overs) |
South East Stars 176/6 (20 overs) | v | Central Sparks 170 (19.3 overs) |
Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High score | 100s | 50s |
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Erin Burns | 7 | 7 | 185 | 26.42 | 66 | 0 | 1 |
Amy Jones | 4 | 4 | 167 | 41.75 | 55 | 0 | 2 |
Abigail Freeborn | 7 | 6 | 108 | 21.60 | 31* | 0 | 0 |
Player | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi |
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Bethan Ellis | 5 | 16.2 | 9 | 13.33 | 7.34 | 4/29 | 0 |
Erin Burns | 7 | 26.0 | 9 | 22.22 | 7.69 | 3/26 | 0 |
Georgia Davis | 7 | 21.0 | 8 | 15.75 | 6.00 | 3/12 | 0 |
Emily Arlott | 3 | 11.3 | 6 | 13.33 | 6.95 | 4/23 | 0 |
Player | Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | Charlotte Edwards Cup | ||||||||||||||
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Matches | Innings | Runs | High score | Average | Strike rate | 100s | 50s | Matches | Innings | Runs | High score | Average | Strike rate | 100s | 50s | |
Ellie Anderson | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 7.00 | 70.00 | 0 | 0 |
Emily Arlott | 9 | 6 | 50 | 22 | 8.33 | 54.34 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 57 | 28* | 28.50 | 126.66 | 0 | 0 |
Hannah Baker | 7 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 6.33 | 43.18 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2* | 2.00 | 66.66 | 0 | 0 |
Chloe Brewer | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1.00 | 23.52 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 4.50 | 52.94 | 0 | 0 |
Erin Burns | 6 | 5 | 94 | 37 | 23.50 | 81.73 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 185 | 66 | 26.42 | 141.22 | 0 | 1 |
Ami Campbell | 13 | 12 | 237 | 68 | 23.70 | 81.72 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 60 | 20 | 8.57 | 83.33 | 0 | 0 |
Georgia Davis | 13 | 8 | 28 | 8 | 4.00 | 42.42 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5* | 7.00 | 53.84 | 0 | 0 |
Bethan Ellis | 8 | 6 | 113 | 53 | 18.83 | 50.00 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 60 | 29 | 20.00 | 101.69 | 0 | 0 |
Ria Fackrell | 2 | 2 | 22 | 12* | – | 78.57 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Abigail Freeborn | 13 | 12 | 401 | 107* | 36.45 | 63.05 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 108 | 31* | 21.60 | 111.34 | 0 | 0 |
Katie George | 13 | 9 | 231 | 56 | 25.66 | 92.03 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 80 | 30 | 13.33 | 89.88 | 0 | 0 |
Maddy Green | 4 | 4 | 117 | 64 | 29.25 | 84.17 | 0 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Amy Jones | 1 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 40.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 167 | 55 | 41.75 | 131.49 | 0 | 2 |
Evelyn Jones | 13 | 12 | 440 | 84* | 44.00 | 59.70 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 80 | 30 | 13.33 | 89.88 | 0 | 0 |
Charis Pavely | 6 | 5 | 110 | 57* | 36.66 | 90.90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4* | 7.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 |
Davina Perrin | 9 | 6 | 62 | 30 | 15.50 | 53.44 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 76 | 28 | 12.66 | 95.00 | 0 | 0 |
Grace Potts | 13 | 7 | 51 | 12* | 25.50 | 43.58 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 |
Issy Wong | 8 | 6 | 84 | 50 | 16.80 | 81.55 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 14.00 | 116.66 | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [18] [19] |
Player | Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | Charlotte Edwards Cup | ||||||||||||
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Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi | |
Ellie Anderson | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 14.0 | 2 | 45.00 | 6.42 | 1/14 | 0 |
Emily Arlott | 9 | 72.4 | 11 | 27.09 | 4.10 | 3/41 | 0 | 3 | 11.3 | 6 | 13.33 | 6.95 | 4/23 | 0 |
Hannah Baker | 7 | 55.1 | 10 | 27.10 | 4.91 | 2/31 | 0 | 5 | 17.0 | 2 | 67.50 | 7.94 | 1/21 | 0 |
Chloe Brewer | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | – | 8.50 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Erin Burns | 6 | 47.0 | 12 | 17.83 | 4.55 | 5/36 | 1 | 7 | 26.0 | 9 | 22.22 | 7.69 | 3/26 | 0 |
Georgia Davis | 13 | 99.4 | 27 | 14.77 | 4.00 | 4/19 | 0 | 7 | 21.0 | 8 | 15.75 | 6.00 | 3/12 | 0 |
Bethan Ellis | 8 | 26.0 | 3 | 43.33 | 5.00 | 2/22 | 0 | 5 | 16.2 | 9 | 13.33 | 7.34 | 4/29 | 0 |
Ria Fackrell | 2 | 10.0 | 1 | 54.00 | 5.40 | 1/37 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Katie George | 13 | 92.2 | 18 | 25.77 | 5.02 | 3/30 | 0 | 6 | 15.0 | 4 | 36.25 | 9.66 | 1/18 | 0 |
Charis Pavely | 6 | 4.0 | 0 | – | 5.25 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Grace Potts | 13 | 84.1 | 7 | 54.00 | 4.49 | 3/46 | 0 | 3 | 10.0 | 4 | 13.75 | 5.50 | 2/13 | 0 |
Issy Wong | 8 | 46.1 | 8 | 32.37 | 5.61 | 2/29 | 0 | 3 | 7.0 | 2 | 35.50 | 10.14 | 2/39 | 0 |
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [18] [19] |
Player | Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | Charlotte Edwards Cup | ||||
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Matches | Innings | Catches | Matches | Innings | Catches | |
Ellie Anderson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Emily Arlott | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Hannah Baker | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Chloe Brewer | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Erin Burns | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Ami Campbell | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Georgia Davis | 13 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Bethan Ellis | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Ria Fackrell | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – |
Abigail Freeborn | 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
Katie George | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Maddy Green | 4 | 4 | 1 | – | – | – |
Amy Jones | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Evelyn Jones | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Charis Pavely | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Davina Perrin | 9 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Grace Potts | 13 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Issy Wong | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [20] [21] |
Player | Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | Charlotte Edwards Cup | ||||||
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Matches | Innings | Catches | Stumpings | Matches | Innings | Catches | Stumpings | |
Abigail Freeborn | 13 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Amy Jones | 1 | – | – | – | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [22] [23] |
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