2023 Central Sparks season

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Central Sparks
2023 season
Coach Lloyd Tennant
Captain Evelyn Jones
Overseas player Flag of Australia (converted).svg Erin Burns
Flag of New Zealand.svg 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 dismissalsRHFT: Abigail Freeborn (11)
CEC: Amy Jones (4)

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]

Contents

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]

Squad

Departures

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]

Arrivals

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]

Personnel and contract changes

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]

Squad list

NameNationalityBirth dateBatting StyleBowling StyleNotes
Batters
Meg Austin Flag of England.svg  England 7 September 2004 (aged 18)Right-handedRight-arm leg break Joined July 2023
Chloe Brewer Flag of England.svg  England 12 July 2002 (aged 20)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Ami Campbell Flag of England.svg  England 6 June 1991 (aged 31)Left-handedRight-arm medium
Maddy Green Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 20 October 1992 (aged 30)Right-handedRight-arm off break Overseas player; September 2023
Evelyn Jones Flag of England.svg  England 8 August 1992 (aged 30)Left-handedLeft-arm medium Captain
Davina Perrin Flag of England.svg  England 8 September 2006 (aged 16)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
All-rounders
Erin Burns Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 22 June 1988 (aged 34)Right-handedRight-arm off break Overseas player; May to July 2023
Bethan Ellis Flag of England.svg  England 7 July 1999 (aged 23)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Ria Fackrell Flag of England.svg  England 16 September 1999 (aged 23)Right-handedRight-arm off break
Katie George Flag of England.svg  England 7 April 1999 (aged 24)Right-handedLeft-arm medium
Charis Pavely Flag of England.svg  England 25 October 2004 (aged 18)Left-handed Slow left-arm orthodox
Wicket-keepers
Poppy Davies Flag of England.svg  England 23 June 2000 (aged 22)Right-handed
Abigail Freeborn Flag of England.svg  England 12 November 1996 (aged 26)Right-handed
Amy Jones Flag of England.svg  England 13 June 1993 (aged 29)Right-handed
Bowlers
Ellie Anderson Flag of England.svg  England 23 February 1994 (aged 29)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Emily Arlott Flag of England.svg  England 23 February 1998 (aged 25)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Hannah Baker Flag of England.svg  England 3 February 2004 (aged 19)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
Georgia Davis Flag of England.svg  England 3 June 1999 (aged 23)Right-handedRight-arm off break
Anisha Patel Flag of England.svg  England 17 August 1995 (aged 27)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
Grace Potts Flag of England.svg  England 12 July 2002 (aged 20)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Elizabeth Russell Flag of England.svg  England 22 May 1994 (aged 28)Left-handedRight-arm medium
Issy Wong Flag of England.svg  England 15 May 2002 (aged 20)Right-handedRight-arm medium

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

Season standings

PosTeamPldWLTNRBPPts NRR
1 Southern Vipers (Q)1474124380.457
2 The Blaze (Q)1474034380.173
3 South East Stars (Q)1476016360.583
4 Sunrisers 146503232−0.006
5 Central Sparks 146512131−0.233
6 Northern Diamonds 146701430−0.034
7 North West Thunder 143524226−0.274
8 Western Storm 142804016−1.068
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board [2]

  advanced to the final   advanced to the play-off

Fixtures

22 April 2023
10:30
Scorecard
The Blaze
212 (46.4 overs)
v
Central Sparks
153 (48.2 overs)
Tammy Beaumont 60 (77)
Georgia Davis 3/33 (9 overs)
Katie George 31 (37)
Lucy Higham 5/19 (10 overs)
The Blaze won by 59 runs
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Umpires: Sarah Bartlett and Sue Redfern
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: The Blaze 5, Central Sparks 0

29 April 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Northern Diamonds
161 (36.3 overs)
v
Central Sparks
162/3 (38.2 overs)
Lauren Winfield-Hill 42 (40)
Georgia Davis 4/19 (7.3 overs)
Evelyn Jones 67* (111)
Jessica Woolston 1/21 (5 overs)
Central Sparks won by 7 wickets
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Naeem Ashraf and Jasmine Naeem
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Central Sparks 5, Northern Diamonds 0

1 May 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
183/9 (50 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
184/7 (41.1 overs)
Ami Campbell 54 (76)
Georgia Adams 4/30 (10 overs)
Georgia Adams 50 (71)
Emily Arlott 2/23 (9 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 3 wickets
Sir Paul Getty's Ground, Wormsley
Umpires: Anna Harris and Tom Lungley
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 4, Central Sparks 0

6 May 2023
10:30
Scorecard
North West Thunder
234 (47.1 overs)
v
Central Sparks
223/9 (45 overs)
Sophie Ecclestone 74 (65)
Erin Burns 4/56 (10 overs)
Evelyn Jones 69 (106)
Kate Cross 3/40 (9 overs)
Match Tied (DLS method)
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Joanne Ibbotson
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Central Sparks were set a revised target of 224 runs from 45 overs due to rain.
  • Points: Central Sparks 2, North West Thunder 2

10 May 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
180 (47.2 overs)
v
Central Sparks
183/4 (41.2 overs)
Ella McCaughan 59 (90)
Erin Burns 5/36 (10 overs)
Evelyn Jones 73 (124)
Georgia Elwiss 2/27 (10 overs)
Central Sparks won by 6 wickets
County Ground, Hove
Umpires: Paul Nicholls and Chris Watts
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, Southern Vipers 0

2 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
233 (50 overs)
v
North West Thunder
204 (48.4 overs)
Ami Campbell 68 (72)
Tara Norris 4/42 (9 overs)
Seren Smale 94 (125)
Katie George 3/57 (9.4 overs)
Central Sparks won by 29 runs
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: James Middlebrook and Sam Hollingshead
  • North West Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, North West Thunder 0

7 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
246/8 (50 overs)
v
South East Stars
225 (47.3 overs)
Charis Pavely 57* (52)
Alice Davidson-Richards 3/46 (9 overs)
Madeleine Blinkhorn-Jones 77 (80)
Katie George 3/30 (9.3 overs)
Central Sparks won by 21 runs
Woodbridge Road, Guildford
Umpires: Julia Jarvis and Mark Newell
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, South East Stars 0

11 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
v
No result
Scorers, Shirley
Umpires: Joanne Ibbotson and Naeem Ashraf
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • No play was possible due to rain.
  • Points: Central Sparks 2, Western Storm 2

15 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Northern Diamonds
223/4 (34 overs)
v
Central Sparks
164/5 (18.4 overs)
Hollie Armitage 66 (56)
Georgia Davis 2/40 (4 overs)
Katie George 56 (35)
Katie Levick 3/31 (3.4 overs)
Central Sparks won by 5 wickets (DLS method)
Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds
Umpires: Grace Bambury and Simon Widdup
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Northern Diamonds innings reduced to 34 overs due to rain.
  • Central Sparks innings reduced to 19 overs due to rain; target was 164.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, Northern Diamonds 0

22 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
v
Match abandoned
New Road, Worcester
  • No toss.
  • No play was possible due to rain.
  • Points: Central Sparks 2, Sunrisers 2

5 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
189 (49.5 overs)
v
The Blaze
193/7 (45.1 overs)
Bethan Ellis 53 (97)
Josie Groves 3/39 (10 overs)
Nat Sciver-Brunt 66* (71)
Georgia Davis 2/28 (10 overs)
The Blaze won by 3 wickets
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Paul Baldwin and Rose Dovey
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: The Blaze 4, Central Sparks 0

10 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
227/8 (50 overs)
v
Sunrisers
228/6 (45 overs)
Abigail Freeborn 107* (140)
Jo Gardner 2/21 (5 overs)
Amara Carr 58 (79)
Emily Arlott 2/33 (10 overs)
Sunrisers won by 4 wickets
County Ground, Chelmsford
Umpires: Anthony Harris and James Tredwell
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Sunrisers 4, Central Sparks 0

13 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Western Storm
241/8 (50 overs)
v
Central Sparks
242/3 (44.1 overs)
Nat Wraith 39 (48)
Georgia Davis 2/32 (10 overs)
Evelyn Jones 84* (113)
Sophia Smale 2/38 (10 overs)
Central Sparks won by 7 wickets
County Ground, Taunton
Umpires: Gabi Brown and Ian Blackwell
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, Western Storm 0

16 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
South East Stars
283/7 (50 overs)
v
Central Sparks
131 (35.1 overs)
Bryony Smith 97 (81)
Hannah Baker 2/46 (9 overs)
Maddy Green 39 (48)
Alice Davidson-Richards 3/20 (8 overs)
South East Stars won by 152 runs
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Joanne Ibbotson and Naeem Ashraf
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: South East Stars 5, Central Sparks 0

Tournament statistics

Batting

PlayerMatches Innings Runs Average High score 100s 50s
Evelyn Jones 131244044.0084*04
Abigail Freeborn 131240136.45107*11
Ami Campbell 131223723.706802
Katie George 13923125.665602
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [14] Qualification: 200 runs.

Bowling

PlayerMatches Overs Wickets Average Economy BBI 5wi
Georgia Davis 1399.42714.774.004/190
Katie George 1392.21825.775.023/300
Erin Burns 647.01217.834.555/361
Emily Arlott 972.41127.094.103/410
Hannah Baker 755.11027.104.912/310
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [15] Qualification: 10 wickets.

Charlotte Edwards Cup

Season standings

PosTeamPldWLTNRBPPts NRR
1 The Blaze (Q)770004321.765
2 Southern Vipers (Q)752002220.940
3 North West Thunder (Q)743002180.331
4 Northern Diamonds 74300117−0.129
5 South East Stars 73400012−0.096
6 Western Storm 73400012−0.512
7 Central Sparks 7250008−0.558
8 Sunrisers 7070000−1.717
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board [1]

  advanced to final   advanced to the semi-final

Fixtures

18 May 2023
18:30 BST (D/N)
Scorecard
Central Sparks
137 (19.5 overs)
v
Sunrisers
114 (19 overs)
Amy Jones 51 (34)
Kelly Castle 3/24 (4 overs)
Cordelia Griffith 53 (46)
Emily Arlott 4/23 (4 overs)
Central Sparks won by 23 runs
County Ground, Chelmsford
Umpires: Billy Taylor and Sue Redfern
  • Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, Sunrisers 0

23 May 2023
11:00 BST
Scorecard
Northern Diamonds
135 (19.3 overs)
v
Central Sparks
132/7 (20 overs)
Leah Dobson 41 (25)
Georgia Davis 3/13 (4 overs)
Evelyn Jones 30 (34)
Chloe Tryon 3/30 (4 overs)
Northern Diamonds won by 3 runs
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Anna Harris and Anthony Harris
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Central Sparks 0

26 May 2023
13:00 BST
Scorecard
The Blaze
212/5 (20 overs)
v
Central Sparks
156/6 (20 overs)
Nat Sciver-Brunt 96* (50)
Issy Wong 2/39 (4 overs)
Amy Jones 55 (39)
Nadine de Klerk 2/26 (4 overs)
The Blaze won by 56 runs
Grace Road, Leicester
Umpires: Rose Dovey and Jack Shantry
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: The Blaze 5, Central Sparks 0

29 May 2023
10:30 BST
Scorecard
North West Thunder
155/6 (20 overs)
v
Central Sparks
119/9 (20 overs)
Emma Lamb 64 (49)
Bethan Ellis 2/22 (4 overs)
Erin Burns 41 (23)
Fi Morris 2/16 (4 overs)
North West Thunder won by 36 runs
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Jack Shantry and Rose Dovey
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: North West Thunder 5, Central Sparks 0

3 June 2023
14:30 BST
Scorecard
Central Sparks
142/9 (20 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
135/8 (20 overs)
Amy Jones 45 (34)
Charlie Dean 3/27 (4 overs)
Danni Wyatt 68 (49)
Bethan Ellis 4/29 (4 overs)
Central Sparks won by 7 runs
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Grace Bambury
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, Southern Vipers 0

4 June 2023
10:30 BST
Scorecard
Central Sparks
135/6 (20 overs)
v
Western Storm
137/3 (19.2 overs)
Erin Burns 66 (45)
Danielle Gibson 4/23 (4 overs)
Orla Prendergast 46* (43)
Hannah Baker 1/21 (4 overs)
Western Storm won by 7 wickets
County Ground, Bristol
Umpires: Rose Dovery and Sophie McLelland
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Western Storm 4, Central Sparks 0

7 June 2023
14:00 BST
Scorecard
South East Stars
176/6 (20 overs)
v
Central Sparks
170 (19.3 overs)
Phoebe Franklin 52 (27)
Georgia Davis 3/12 (4 overs)
Katie George 53 (34)
Bryony Smith 3/23 (3.3 overs)
South East Stars won by 6 runs
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Umpires: Fiona Richards and James Tredwell
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: South East Stars 4, Central Sparks 0

Tournament statistics

Batting

PlayerMatches Innings Runs Average High score 100s 50s
Erin Burns 7718526.426601
Amy Jones 4416741.755502
Abigail Freeborn 7610821.6031*00
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [16] Qualification: 100 runs.

Bowling

PlayerMatches Overs Wickets Average Economy BBI 5wi
Bethan Ellis 516.2913.337.344/290
Erin Burns 726.0922.227.693/260
Georgia Davis 721.0815.756.003/120
Emily Arlott 311.3613.336.954/230
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [17] Qualification: 5 wickets.

Season statistics

Batting

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesInningsRunsHigh scoreAverageStrike rate100s50sMatchesInningsRunsHigh scoreAverageStrike rate100s50s
Ellie Anderson 1431487.0070.0000
Emily Arlott 9650228.3354.3400335728* 28.50126.6600
Hannah Baker 7319116.3343.18005342* 2.0066.6600
Chloe Brewer 44441.0023.520022994.5052.9400
Erin Burns 65943723.5081.7300771856626.42141.2201
Ami Campbell 13122376823.7081.72027760208.5783.3300
Georgia Davis 1382884.0042.42007475* 7.0053.8400
Bethan Ellis 861135318.8350.000155602920.00101.6900
Ria Fackrell 222212* 78.5700
Abigail Freeborn 1312401107* 36.4563.05117610831* 21.60111.3400
Katie George 1392315625.6692.030266803013.3389.8800
Maddy Green 441176429.2584.1701
Amy Jones 11404040.00100.0000441675541.75131.4902
Evelyn Jones 131244084* 44.0059.700466803013.3389.8800
Charis Pavely 6511057* 36.6690.90012274* 7.00100.0000
Davina Perrin 96623015.5053.440066762812.6695.0000
Grace Potts 1375112* 25.5043.580031555.00100.0000
Issy Wong 86845016.8081.55013314714.00116.6600
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [18] [19]

Bowling

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesOversWicketsAverageEconomyBBI5wiMatchesOversWicketsAverageEconomyBBI5wi
Ellie Anderson 1414.0245.006.421/140
Emily Arlott 972.41127.094.103/410311.3613.336.954/230
Hannah Baker 755.11027.104.912/310517.0267.507.941/210
Chloe Brewer 42.008.500
Erin Burns 647.01217.834.555/361726.0922.227.693/260
Georgia Davis 1399.42714.774.004/190721.0815.756.003/120
Bethan Ellis 826.0343.335.002/220516.2913.337.344/290
Ria Fackrell 210.0154.005.401/370
Katie George 1392.21825.775.023/300615.0436.259.661/180
Charis Pavely 64.005.250
Grace Potts 1384.1754.004.493/460310.0413.755.502/130
Issy Wong 846.1832.375.612/29037.0235.5010.142/390
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [18] [19]

Fielding

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesInningsCatchesMatchesInningsCatches
Ellie Anderson 110440
Emily Arlott 994331
Hannah Baker 770550
Chloe Brewer 441221
Erin Burns 652778
Ami Campbell 13128771
Georgia Davis 13124771
Bethan Ellis 872551
Ria Fackrell 220
Abigail Freeborn 1300741
Katie George 13126667
Maddy Green 441
Amy Jones 110400
Evelyn Jones 13125664
Charis Pavely 652221
Davina Perrin 982663
Grace Potts 13127330
Issy Wong 883330
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [20] [21]

Wicket-keeping

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesInningsCatchesStumpingsMatchesInningsCatchesStumpings
Abigail Freeborn 13121017312
Amy Jones 14413
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [22] [23]

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The 2024 season was Northern Diamonds' fifth 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 three of their ten matches, finishing sixth in the group. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished won nine of their fourteen group stage matches to finish top of the group, before losing to Sunrisers in the semi-finals.

The 2024 season was South East Stars' fifth 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 finished second in the group stages, winning seven of their ten matches to progress to the knockout stages. They defeated Southern Vipers in the semi-final before losing to The Blaze in the final. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side again finished second in the group, winning nine of their fourteen matches and progressing to the knockout stages. In the semi-final, they again defeated Southern Vipers before losing to Sunrisers in the final.

The 2024 season saw Southern Vipers compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. The side reached the semi-final stage in both competitions: in the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side finished third in the group, winning six of their ten matches, before losing to South East Stars in the semi-final, whilst in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy the side again finished third in the group, winning seven of their fourteen matches, before again losing to South East Stars in the semi-final.

The 2024 season was Sunrisers' fifth season, in which competed in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side finished bottom of the group, winning two of their ten matches. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished fourth in the group stage, winning seven of their fourteen matches to qualify for the knockout stages. They defeated group winners Northern Diamonds in the semi-final and South East Stars in the final to win their first-ever trophy.

The 2024 season saw The Blaze compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. The season was their second since their rebrand as The Blaze, having previously been known as Lightning. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side finished top of the group stage, winning nine of their ten matches, before defeating Central Sparks in the semi-finals and South East Stars in the final to win their first ever trophy. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished fifth in the group, winning seven of their fourteen matches.

The 2024 season saw Western Storm compete 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 ten matches, finishing seventh in the group. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished bottom of the group, winning four of their fourteen matches.

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