2023 Southern Vipers season

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Southern Vipers
2023 season
Coach Charlotte Edwards
Captain Georgia Adams
Overseas player Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nicole Faltum
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Maitlan Brown
RHFT Champions
CEC Champions
Most runs RHFT: Georgia Adams (546)
CEC: Danni Wyatt (249)
Most wickets RHFT: Georgia Adams (20)
CEC: Anya Shrubsole (13) &
Linsey Smith (13)
Most catches RHFT: Georgia Adams (11)
CEC: Georgia Elwiss (7)
Most wicket-keeping dismissalsRHFT: Rhianna Southby (15)
CEC: Nicole Faltum (10)

The 2023 season saw Southern Vipers compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. The side won both competitions, completing the domestic double: in the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side finished second in the group before defeating North West Thunder in the play-off and The Blaze in the final, whilst in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy the side won the initial group stage before again defeating The Blaze in the final. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

The side was captained by Georgia Adams and coached by Charlotte Edwards. [5] They played four home matches at the Rose Bowl, three at the County Ground, Hove, two at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, and one apiece at Newclose County Cricket Ground and Falkland Cricket Club. [6] [7]

Squad

Departures

On 4 November 2022, it was announced that Paige Scholfield and Tara Norris had left the side, joining South East Stars and North West Thunder respectively. [8] On 9 December 2022, Carla Rudd announced her retirement from all forms of cricket. [9] On 21 April 2023, the side announced their squad for the season, confirming the departures of Ella Chandler, Ariana Dowse and Gemma Lane. [10] On 4 June 2023, it was announced that Chloe Hill had joined South East Stars on loan for June and July. [11] After the end of the Charlotte Edwards Cup on 11 June 2023, Anya Shrubsole announced her retirement from regional cricket. [12] On 31 August 2023, Chloe Hill's loan to South East Stars was renewed for the remainder of the season. [13]

Arrivals

On 2 November 2022, it was announced that Linsey Smith had joined the side from Northern Diamonds, and had signed a professional contract. Smith had previously played for Vipers during the Women's Cricket Super League in 2016 and 2017. [14] On 7 November 2022, it was announced that the side had signed Chloe Hill (who had previously been signed on loan in 2022) and Rhianna Southby, from Central Sparks and South East Stars respectively. [15] On 21 April 2023, the side announced their squad for the season, confirming the addition of Sophie Mitchelmore. [10] On 5 May 2023, it was confirmed that Nicole Faltum had joined the side as an overseas player. [16] On 1 July 2023, Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove and Megan Sturge were all named in a matchday squad for the first time. [17] On 6 July 2023, the side announced the signing of Maitlan Brown as an overseas player, for four Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches. [18]

Personnel and contract changes

On 7 November 2022, it was announced that Emily Windsor, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Elwiss and Anya Shrubsole had signed their first professional contracts with the side. [15] On 11 April 2023, Southern Vipers announced the awarding of five further professional contracts, each six months in length, to Alice Monaghan, Charlotte Taylor, Nancy Harman, Chloe Hill and Rhianna Southby. [19]

Squad list

NameNationalityBirth dateBatting StyleBowling StyleNotes
Batters
Maia Bouchier Flag of England.svg  England 5 December 1998 (aged 24)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Ella McCaughan Flag of England.svg  England 26 September 2002 (aged 20)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
Abi Norgrove Flag of England.svg  England 17 January 2006 (aged 17)Right-handedRight-arm off break Joined July 2023
Emily Windsor Flag of England.svg  England 14 June 1997 (aged 25)Right-handedRight-arm medium
All-rounders
Georgia Adams Flag of England.svg  England 4 October 1993 (aged 29)Right-handedRight-arm off break Captain
Charlie Dean Flag of England.svg  England 22 December 2000 (aged 22)Right-handedRight-arm off break
Georgia Elwiss Flag of England.svg  England 31 May 1991 (aged 31)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Freya Kemp Flag of England.svg  England 21 April 2005 (aged 18)Left-handedLeft-arm medium
Sophie Mitchelmore Flag of England.svg  England 21 January 2001 (aged 22)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Alice Monaghan Flag of England.svg  England 20 March 2000 (aged 23)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Megan Sturge Flag of England.svg  England 3 November 2004 (aged 18)Right-handedRight-arm off break Joined July 2023
Mary Taylor Flag of England.svg  England 7 October 2004 (aged 18)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Danni Wyatt Flag of England.svg  England 22 April 1991 (aged 32)Right-handedRight-arm off break
Wicket-keepers
Nicole Faltum Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 17 January 2000 (aged 23)Right-handedRight-arm leg break Overseas player; May to September 2023
Chloe Hill Flag of England.svg  England 3 January 1997 (aged 26)Right-handedTwo loan spells to South East Stars; June-July 2023 and September 2023
Rhianna Southby Flag of England.svg  England 16 October 2000 (aged 22)Right-handed
Bowlers
Lauren Bell Flag of England.svg  England 2 January 2001 (aged 22)Right-handedRight-arm fast-medium
Maitlan Brown Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5 June 1997 (aged 25)Right-handedRight-arm medium Overseas player; July 2023
Nancy Harman Flag of England.svg  England 11 July 1999 (aged 23)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
Ava Lee Flag of England.svg  England 26 August 2005 (aged 17)Right-handedRight-arm off break Joined July 2023
Anya Shrubsole Flag of England.svg  England 7 December 1991 (aged 31)Right-handedRight-arm fast-medium Retired from regional cricket in June 2023
Linsey Smith Flag of England.svg  England 10 March 1995 (aged 28)Left-handed Slow left-arm orthodox
Charlotte Taylor Flag of England.svg  England 2 February 1994 (aged 29)Right-handedRight-arm off break
Finty Trussler Flag of England.svg  England 8 May 2003 (aged 19)Right-handedRight-arm leg break

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
Sunrisers
288/7 (50 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
162 (35.2 overs)
Mady Villiers 70 (53)
Linsey Smith 3/50 (10 overs)
Maia Bouchier 57 (48)
Abtaha Maqsood 5/30 (9.2 overs)
Sunrisers won by 126 runs
Rose Bowl, Southampton
Umpires: Billy Taylor and Sophie McLelland
  • Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Sunrisers 5, Southern Vipers 0

29 April 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
287/6 (20 overs)
v
South East Stars
129 (36.5 overs)
Ella McCaughan 67 (95)
Alice Davidson-Richards 2/30 (6 overs)
Paige Scholfield 31 (63)
Lauren Bell 4/37 (8 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 158 runs
County Ground, Beckenham
Umpires: Rose Dovey and Sue Redfern
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 5, South East Stars 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
v
Match abandoned
County Ground, Hove
  • No toss.
  • No play was possible due to rain.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 2, Western Storm 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
Sunrisers
254 (49.2 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
226 (46.3 overs)
Jodi Grewcock 76 (101)
Georgia Elwiss 3/37 (10 overs)
Emily Windsor 84 (107)
Jodi Grewcock 4/45 (10 overs)
Sunrisers won by 28 runs
County Ground, Chelmsford
Umpires: Amy Clark and Neil Bainton
  • Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Sunrisers 4, Southern Vipers 0

7 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
262/8 (50 overs)
v
North West Thunder
262/8 (50 overs)
Emily Windsor 49 (62)
Emma Lamb 2/35 (7 overs)
Eleanor Threlkeld 60 (60)
Maitlan Brown 3/52 (10 overs)
Match Tied
Trafalgar Road Ground, Southport
Umpires: Grace Banbury and Hassan Adnan
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: North West Thunder 2, Southern Vipers 2

11 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
259/7 (50 overs)
v
The Blaze
260/6 (48.2 overs)
Georgia Adams 94* (104)
Nadine de Klerk 3/48 (10 overs)
Marie Kelly 61 (81)
Linsey Smith 2/37 (10 overs)
The Blaze won by 4 wickets
Newclose County Cricket Ground, Newport
Umpires: Julia Jarvis and Rose Dovey
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: The Blaze 4, Southern Vipers 0

15 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Western Storm
230/5 (48 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
240/6 (43.4 overs)
Emma Corney 69 (100)
Linsey Smith 2/36 (10 overs)
Maia Bouchier 71 (72)
Alex Griffiths 2/35 (5.4 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 4 wickets (DLS method)
Millfield School, Street
Umpires: Ben Peverall and Sophie McLelland
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
  • Match reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain; Southern Vipers target was 238.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 4, Western Storm 0

22 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Northern Diamonds
105/4 (25.4 overs)
v
Hollie Armitage 48 (64)
Georgia Adams 2/23 (4.4 overs)
No result
Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, Arundel
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Ben Peverall
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
  • No further play was possible due to rain.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 2, Northern Diamonds 2

5 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
261/8 (50 overs)
v
Northern Diamonds
258/5 (50 overs)
Georgia Adams 82 (98)
Grace Hall 4/46 (10 overs)
Hollie Armitage 106* (107)
Nancy Harman 1/31 (5 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 3 runs
South Northumberland Cricket Club, Gosforth
Umpires: Amy Clark and James Middlebrook
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 4, Northern Diamonds 0

9 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
237 (47.5 overs)
v
North West Thunder
173 (44.3 overs)
Georgia Adams 71 (70)
Olivia Bell 3/45 (8.5 overs)
Fi Morris 52 (55)
Mary Taylor 4/39 (8.3 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 64 runs
Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, Arundel
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Hassan Adnan
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 5, Thunder 0

13 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
254 (48.2 overs)
v
South East Stars
196 (47.2 overs)
Linsey Smith 51 (58)
Danielle Gregory 4/55 (10 overs)
Aylish Cranstone 69 (64)
Linsey Smith 3/34 (10 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 58 runs
Rose Bowl, Southampton
Umpires: Ben Peverall and Rose Dovey
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 5, South East Stars 0

16 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
288 (49.5 overs)
v
The Blaze
162 (39.1 overs)
Maia Bouchier 64 (68)
Grace Ballinger 4/58 (9.5 overs)
Marie Kelly 56 (62)
Mary Taylor 3/15 (7 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 126 runs
Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Jasmine Naeem
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 5, The Blaze 0

Final

24 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
The Blaze
200/8 (48 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
203/5 (40.2 overs)
Tammy Beaumont 76 (104)
Linsey Smith 3/30 (10 overs)
Emily Windsor 57* (53)
Josie Groves 3/39 (8 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 5 wickets
County Ground, Northampton
Umpires: Ben Peverall and Rose Dovey
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
  • Match reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain.

Tournament statistics

Batting

PlayerMatches Innings Runs Average High score 100s 50s
Georgia Adams 131254649.6394*05
Emily Windsor 121140845.338404
Ella McCaughan 141333125.466702
Maia Bouchier 9832240.257104
Georgia Elwiss 111127324.816403
Freya Kemp 9821130.144700
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [20] Qualification: 200 runs.

Bowling

PlayerMatches Overs Wickets Average Economy BBI 5wi
Georgia Adams 13110.02024.154.394/300
Linsey Smith 12111.01919.943.413/290
Mary Taylor 1194.51435.645.264/390
Charlie Dean 760.01024.804.133/180
Ava Lee 872.11030.104.172/330
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [21] 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

23 May 2023
11:00 BST
Scorecard
South East Stars
169/6 (20 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
171/4 (18.5 overs)
Bryony Smith 83 (47)
Lauren Bell 2/25 (4 overs)
Danni Wyatt 40 (20)
Freya Davies 1/18 (2 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 6 wickets
Falkland Cricket Club, Newbury
Umpires: Ben Peverall and Rose Dovey
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 4, South East Stars 0

26 May 2023
15:00 BST
Scorecard
Western Storm
105/8 (20 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
107/3 (14.1 overs)
Sophie Luff 44 (46)
Lauren Bell 3/19 (4 overs)
Maia Bouchier 45 (41)
Lauren Filer 1/12 (3 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 7 wickets
Rose Bowl, Southampton
Umpires: Paul Nicholls and Ben Peverall
  • Western Storm won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 5, Western Storm 0

29 May 2023
11:00 BST
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
118 (19.3 overs)
v
The Blaze
119/5 (19.4 overs)
Georgia Adams 31 (27)
Nadine de Klerk 2/10 (3.3 overs)
Tammy Beaumont 49* (40)
Linsey Smith 2/19 (4 overs)
The Blaze won by 5 wickets
County Ground, Derby
Umpires: Hassan Adnan and Simon Widdup
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: The Blaze 4, Southern Vipers 0

31 May 2023
15:00 BST
Scorecard
North West Thunder
111 (18.5 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
115/6 (16.1 overs)
Deandra Dottin 24 (28)
Linsey Smith 2/16 (4 overs)
Ella McCaughan 42 (37)
Olivia Bell 2/29 (3.1 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 4 wickets
Rose Bowl, Southampton
Umpires: Fiona Richards and James Tredwell
  • North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 4, North West Thunder 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
15:30 BST
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
144/6 (20 overs)
v
Northern Diamonds
128/9 (20 overs)
Georgia Adams 42* (42)
Katie Levick 2/12 (4 overs)
Sterre Kalis 32 (36)
Anya Shrubsole 4/18 (4 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 16 runs
Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds
Umpires: Joanne Ibbotson and Simon Widdup
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 4, Northern Diamonds 0

7 June 2023
19:00 BST (D/N)
Scorecard
Sunrisers
114/7 (20 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
115/5 (14.5 overs)
Cordelia Griffith 65 (56)
Linsey Smith 3/13 (4 overs)
Georgia Adams 63* (33)
Mady Villiers 3/15 (4 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 5 wickets
County Ground, Hove
Umpires: Rose Dovey and Surendiran Shanmugam
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 5, Sunrisers 0

Semi-final

10 June 2023
12:00 BST
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
191/6 (20 overs)
v
North West Thunder
173/8 (20 overs)
Danni Wyatt 76 (50)
Olivia Bell 4/37 (4 overs)
Fi Morris 36 (25)
Georgia Adams 2/26 (3 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 18 runs
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Rose Dovey and Sue Redfern
Player of the match: Danni Wyatt (Southern Vipers)
  • North West Thunder won the toss and elected to field.

Final

10 & 11 June 2023
16:00 BST
Scorecard
The Blaze
114/8 (20 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
118/3 (14.2 overs)
Marie Kelly 26* (36)
Georgia Adams 2/20 (4 overs)
Danni Wyatt 50 (28)
Lucy Higham 1/16 (2 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 7 wickets
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Anna Harris and Sue Redfern
Player of the match: Anya Shrubsole (Southern Vipers)
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Rain interrupted The Blaze innings at 53/4 from 9.3 overs on 10 June. Play resumed on the reserve day on 11 June.

Tournament statistics

Batting

PlayerMatches Innings Runs Average High score 100s 50s
Danni Wyatt 6627345.507603
Georgia Adams 9924949.8063*01
Maia Bouchier 6619632.665601
Ella McCaughan 6610517.504200
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [22] Qualification: 100 runs.

Bowling

PlayerMatches Overs Wickets Average Economy BBI 5wi
Anya Shrubsole 828.51313.155.934/180
Linsey Smith 936.01314.075.083/130
Georgia Adams 932.01021.606.752/200
Charlie Dean 520.0815.376.153/270
Georgia Elwiss 929.0825.877.132/200
Lauren Bell 312.0613.506.753/190
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [23] Qualification: 5 wickets.

Season statistics

Batting

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesInningsRunsHigh scoreAverageStrike rate100s50sMatchesInningsRunsHigh scoreAverageStrike rate100s50s
Georgia Adams 131254694* 49.6382.22059924963* 49.80125.1201
Lauren Bell 4200* 0.000.00003
Maia Bouchier 983227140.2588.7004661965632.66139.0001
Maitlan Brown 43381912.6679.1600
Charlie Dean 76834213.8375.4500533420* 34.00147.8200
Georgia Elwiss 11112736424.8170.0003988328* 16.6089.2400
Nicole Faltum 22282114.0057.14009837145.2878.7200
Nancy Harman 2219189.5076.0000444932* 24.50119.5100
Freya Kemp 982114730.14109.3200664813* 9.30120.0000
Ava Lee 84993.0075.0000
Ella McCaughan 14133316725.4660.7302661054217.50109.3700
Alice Monaghan 11910834* 18.0090.75006211* 1.0020.0000
Abi Norgrove 55834816.6047.7000
Anya Shrubsole 8100* 0.0000
Linsey Smith 12101785129.6677.050192656.0066.6600
Rhianna Southby 14956219.3383.5800
Megan Sturge 21666.0085.7100
Charlotte Taylor 1
Mary Taylor 118401610.0074.070062221.0028.5700
Emily Windsor 12114088445.3381.600475632515.7590.0000
Danni Wyatt 33502416.6683.3300662737645.50150.0003
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [24] [25]

Bowling

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesOversWicketsAverageEconomyBBI5wiMatchesOversWicketsAverageEconomyBBI5wi
Georgia Adams 13110.02024.154.394/300932.01021.606.752/200
Lauren Bell 427.0524.804.594/370312.0613.506.753/190
Maitlan Brown 433.0533.405.063/520
Charlie Dean 760.01024.804.133/180520.0815.376.153/270
Georgia Elwiss 1146.0822.753.953/370929.0825.877.132/200
Nancy Harman 29.0229.006.441/27043.008.660
Ava Lee 872.11030.104.172/330
Alice Monaghan 1147.3833.005.552/19063.0012.000
Anya Shrubsole 828.51313.155.934/180
Linsey Smith 12111.01919.943.413/290936.01314.075.083/130
Megan Sturge 212.0179.006.581/670
Charlotte Taylor 15.004.400
Mary Taylor 1194.51435.645.264/390614.4253.507.291/70
Danni Wyatt 31.0015.0006
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [24] [25]

Fielding

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesInningsCatchesMatchesInningsCatches
Georgia Adams 131311993
Lauren Bell 440330
Maia Bouchier 993662
Maitlan Brown 442
Charlie Dean 773552
Georgia Elwiss 11112997
Nicole Faltum 220900
Nancy Harman 222440
Freya Kemp 992662
Ava Lee 883
Ella McCaughan 14143665
Alice Monaghan 11115661
Abi Norgrove 552
Anya Shrubsole 880
Linsey Smith 12125993
Megan Sturge 220
Charlotte Taylor 110
Mary Taylor 11112662
Emily Windsor 12121770
Danni Wyatt 330662
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [26] [27]

Wicket-keeping

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesInningsCatchesStumpingsMatchesInningsCatchesStumpings
Nicole Faltum 29964
Rhianna Southby 1414105
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [28] [29]

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The Southern Vipers were a women's cricket team that represented the South of England. The Vipers wore an orange and black kit and primarily played their home matches at the Rose Bowl and the County Ground, Hove.

The 2020 season saw Southern Vipers compete in the new 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy following reforms to the structure of women's domestic cricket in England. The side topped the South Group of the competition, winning all six of their matches, therefore progressing to the final, where they played Northern Diamonds. The Vipers went on to become the inaugural winners of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy as they won by 38 runs, with bowler Charlotte Taylor taking 6/34. Taylor was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with 15 wickets, whilst Vipers captain Georgia Adams was the leading run-scorer, with 500 runs.

The 2021 season saw Southern Vipers compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, of which they were defending champions, and the new Twenty20 competition, the Charlotte Edwards Cup. The side topped the group stage of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, winning six of their seven matches and therefore progressing straight to the final. In the final they faced Northern Diamonds, who made 183 batting first. In response, Vipers were reduced to 109/7, but an unbroken partnership of 78 between Emily Windsor and Tara Norris ensured the side defended their title, winning by 3 wickets with 2 balls to spare.

The 2022 season was Central Sparks' third 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 Group A, winning four of their six matches and progressing to the semi-final as the best second-placed team. They beat South East Stars by 2 wickets in the semi-final, but lost to Southern Vipers by 6 wickets in the final. Central Sparks wicket-keeper batter Amy Jones was named as Player of the Year in the Charlotte Edwards Cup, and was the tournament's leading run-scorer with 289 runs in 8 matches. The side finished fifth in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, winning two of their six matches.

The 2022 season was Lightning's third 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 bottom of Group B, winning one of their six matches. The side finished sixth in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, winning two of their six matches.

The 2022 season saw Southern Vipers compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, of which they were defending champions, and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side went unbeaten through the six group stage matches, therefore qualifying directly for the final. In the final, they beat Central Sparks by 5 wickets with 4.1 overs to spare, therefore claiming their first Charlotte Edwards Cup title.

The 2022 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 three of their six matches, finishing third in Group A. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished fourth in the group, winning three of their seven matches.

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. 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.

The 2023 season was Northern Diamonds' 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 four of their seven matches, finishing fourth in the group. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished sixth in the group, winning six of their fourteen matches.

The 2023 season was South East Stars' 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 finished fifth in the group, winning three of their seven matches. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished third in the group, winning seven of their fourteen matches and progressing to the play-off. In the play-off, they lost to The Blaze by 8 wickets (DLS).

The 2023 season was Sunrisers' fourth 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, losing all of their seven matches. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished fourth, winning six of their fourteen matches, their first wins in the history of the competition.

The 2023 season saw The Blaze compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. The season was the first since their rebrand as The Blaze, having previously been known as Lightning, with the team also primarily based at Trent Bridge, having previously been based at Loughborough University. The side were runners-up in both competitions. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side finished top of the group stage, winning all seven of their matches, but lost to Southern Vipers in the final. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished second in the group stage before beating South East Stars in the play-off, but again lost in the final to Southern Vipers.

The 2024 season was Central Sparks' 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 six of their ten group stage matches, finishing fourth and progressing to the semi-finals, where they lost to The Blaze. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished seventh in the group, winning five of their fourteen matches.

The 2024 season was North West Thunder's 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 fifth in the group. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished sixth in the group, winning five of their fourteen matches.

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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