2024 Central Sparks season

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Central Sparks
2024 season
Coach Lloyd Tennant (April–May)
Darren Franklin & Justine Dunce
(June–September)
Captain Evelyn Jones
Overseas player Flag of Australia (converted).svg Courtney Webb
RHFT 7th
CEC Semi-finals
Most runs RHFT: Evelyn Jones (483)
CEC: Davina Perrin (245)
Most wickets RHFT: Grace Potts (15) &
Hannah Baker (15)

CEC: Emily Arlott (14)
Most catches RHFT: Katie George (9)
CEC: Katie George (7) &
Davina Perrin (7)
Most wicket-keeping dismissalsRHFT: Abigail Freeborn (11)
CEC: Abigail Freeborn (10)

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. [1] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished seventh in the group, winning five of their fourteen matches. [2]

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The side was captained by Evelyn Jones and initially coached by Lloyd Tennant, before he was replaced by Darren Franklin and Justine Dunce in June 2024. [3] [4] They played five home matches apiece at Edgbaston Cricket Ground and New Road, Worcester, and one apiece at Chester Road North Ground, Kidderminster and Scorers, Shirley. [5] [6]

This was Central Sparks' final season in existence, effectively being replaced by a professionalised Warwickshire team under the England and Wales Cricket Board's changes to the structure of women's domestic cricket from 2025 onwards. [7]

Squad

Departures

On 14 November 2023, Elizabeth Russell announced her retirement from cricket. [8] On 30 April 2024, it was announced that Ellie Anderson had gone on a month-long loan to Western Storm. [9] On 12 June 2024, Anderson's loan was extended until 23 July 2024, and then again on 23 August 2024 until the end of the season. [10] [11] On 24 May 2024, it was announced that the side had loaned Issy Wong to Western Storm for the duration of the Charlotte Edwards Cup. [12] Wong's loan was later extended on 27 June 2024 until the end of July, and then again on 23 August 2024 for one match on 26 August 2024. [13] [14] On 31 August 2024, it was announced that Evelyn Jones had gone on loan to North West Thunder for the remainder of the season. [15]

Arrivals

On 23 April 2024, the side announced the signing of Courtney Webb as an overseas player, with her stint beginning in May. [16] On 25 August 2024, Meg Austin and Hannah Hardwick were included in a matchday squad for the first time. [17] On 3 September 2024, Sophie Beech was included in a matchday squad for the first time. [18]

Personnel and contract changes

On 1 November 2023, it was announced that Charis Pavely had signed her first professional contract with the side. [19] On 1 June 2024, it was announced that Head Coach Lloyd Tennant and Assistant Coach Dominic Ostler had left the club, with Darren Franklin and Justine Dunce taking over leadership of the side under the end of the season. [4]

Squad list

NameNationalityBirth dateBatting StyleBowling StyleNotes
Batters
Meg Austin Flag of England.svg  England 7 September 2004 (aged 19)Right-handedRight-arm leg break Joined August 2024
Chloe Brewer Flag of England.svg  England 12 July 2002 (aged 21)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Ami Campbell Flag of England.svg  England 6 June 1991 (aged 32)Left-handedRight-arm medium
Evelyn Jones Flag of England.svg  England 8 August 1992 (aged 31)Left-handedLeft-arm medium Captain; loaned to North West Thunder in September 2024
Davina Perrin Flag of England.svg  England 8 September 2006 (aged 17)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
Courtney Webb Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 30 November 1999 (aged 24)Right-handedRight-arm medium Overseas player; May to September 2024
All-rounders
Bethan Ellis Flag of England.svg  England 7 July 1999 (aged 24)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Ria Fackrell Flag of England.svg  England 16 September 1999 (aged 24)Right-handedRight-arm off break
Katie George Flag of England.svg  England 7 April 1999 (aged 25)Right-handedLeft-arm medium
Charis Pavely Flag of England.svg  England 25 October 2004 (aged 19)Left-handed Slow left-arm orthodox
Wicket-keepers
Sophie BeechFlag of England.svg  England UnknownRight-handedJoined September 2024
Poppy Davies Flag of England.svg  England 23 June 2000 (aged 23)Right-handed
Abigail Freeborn Flag of England.svg  England 12 November 1996 (aged 27)Right-handed
Amy Jones Flag of England.svg  England 13 June 1993 (aged 30)Right-handed
Bowlers
Ellie Anderson Flag of England.svg  England 23 February 1994 (aged 30)Right-handedRight-arm medium Loaned to Western Storm from April to September 2024
Emily Arlott Flag of England.svg  England 23 February 1998 (aged 26)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Hannah Baker Flag of England.svg  England 3 February 2004 (aged 20)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
Georgia Davis Flag of England.svg  England 3 June 1999 (aged 24)Right-handedRight-arm off break
Hannah Hardwick Flag of England.svg  England 1 May 2004 (aged 19)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Anisha Patel Flag of England.svg  England 17 August 1995 (aged 28)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
Grace Potts Flag of England.svg  England 12 July 2002 (aged 21)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Issy Wong Flag of England.svg  England 15 May 2002 (aged 21)Right-handedRight-arm medium Loaned to Western Storm from May to September 2024

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

Season standings

PosTeamPldWLTNRBPPts NRR
1 Northern Diamonds (Q)1494013410.097
2 South East Stars (Q)1495004400.246
3 Southern Vipers (Q)1476014340.534
4 Sunrisers (Q)147601434−0.122
5 The Blaze 147601131−0.176
6 North West Thunder 145801325−0.013
7 Central Sparks 145801325−0.299
8 Western Storm 1441000218−0.211
Source: ESPNCricinfo [2]

  advanced to the Semi-finals

Fixtures

20 April 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
213/9 (50 overs)
v
The Blaze
135 (41 overs)
Abigail Freeborn 53 (87)
Grace Ballinger 3/47 (10 overs)
Nadine de Klerk 43 (65)
Hannah Baker 3/29 (8 overs)
Central Sparks won by 78 runs
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Grace Bambury and Rob White
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Central Sparks 5, The Blaze 0

24 April 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
172/9 (50 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
173/3 (38.5 overs)
Katie George 52 (99)
Linsey Smith 2/20 (10 overs)
Charli Knott 58*
Ria Fackrell 1/15 (4.5 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 7 wickets
Sir Paul Getty's Ground, Wormsley
Umpires: Ian Blackwell and Rose Dovey
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 5, Central Sparks 0

27 April 2024
10:30
Scorecard
South East Stars
268 (49.4 overs)
v
Central Sparks
119/6 (30 overs)
Paige Scholfield 65 (66)
Hannah Baker 5/45 (10 overs)
Issy Wong 34* (43)
Ryana MacDonald-Gay 4/18 (8 overs)
South East Stars won by 71 runs (DLS)
County Ground, Beckenham
Umpires: James Tredwell and Sophie McLelland
  • South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Central Sparks innings curtailed at 30 overs due to rain; target was 191.
  • Points: South East Stars 5, Central Sparks 0

1 May 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
213 (50 overs)
v
Sunrisers
214/5 (39.4 overs)
Abigail Freeborn 93 (145)
Kate Coppack 3/26 (8 overs)
Grace Scrivens 118* (123)
Bethan Ellis 2/38 (9 overs)
Sunrisers won by 5 wickets
Chester Road North Ground, Kidderminster
Umpires: Joanne Ibbotson and Naeem Ashraf
  • Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Sunrisers 5, Central Sparks 0

4 May 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Northern Diamonds
216 (49.2 overs)
v
Central Sparks
215 (50 overs)
Erin Burns 49 (63)
Ria Fackrell 2/19 (6 overs)
Evelyn Jones 65 (98)
Hollie Armitage 3/40 (7 overs)
Northern Diamonds won by 1 run
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Grace Bambury and Anthony Harris
  • Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Central Sparks 0

8 May 2024
10:30
Scorecard
North West Thunder
284/7 (50 overs)
v
Central Sparks
287/7 (49.4 overs)
Emma Lamb 107 (104)
Grace Potts 2/46 (9 overs)
Evelyn Jones 136* (148)
Kate Cross 2/50 (9.4 overs)
Central Sparks won by 3 wickets
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Umpires: Amy Clark and Naeem Ashraf
  • North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, North West Thunder 0

30 June 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
239/8 (50 overs)
v
Northern Diamonds
242/6 (44 overs)
Katie George 50 (69)
Katie Levick 4/46 (10 overs)
Bess Heath 58* (53)
Grace Potts 2/34 (5 overs)
Northern Diamonds won by 4 wickets
North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough
Umpires: Gabi Brown and James Middlebrook
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Central Sparks 0

7 July 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
27/0 (6.3 overs)
v
Evelyn Jones 14* (17)
No result
Brunton Memorial Ground, Radlett
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Fiona Richards
  • Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • No further play was possible due to rain.
  • Points: Central Sparks 2, Sunrisers 2

10 July 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
144 (42.4 overs)
v
North West Thunder
147/2 (29 overs)
Evelyn Jones 38 (62)
Tara Norris 4/18 (10 overs)
Emma Lamb 71* (85)
Grace Potts 1/23 (6 overs)
North West Thunder won by 8 wickets
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Grace Bambury and Simon Widdup
  • North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: North West Thunder 5, Central Sparks 0

12 July 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Western Storm
284 (49.5 overs)
v
Central Sparks
102 (25 overs)
Amanda-Jade Wellington 83 (53)
Katie George 5/50 (9.5 overs)
Davina Perrin 42 (55)
Chloe Skelton 3/8 (5 overs)
Western Storm won by 182 runs
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Joanne Ibbotson and Simon Widdup
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Western Storm 5, Central Sparks 0

26 August 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
297/3 (50 overs)
v
Western Storm
152 (33 overs)
Evelyn Jones 130 (163)
Ellie Anderson 2/46 (8 overs)
Sophia Smale 53 (47)
Georgia Davis 6/23 (10 overs)
Central Sparks won by 145 runs
County Ground, Taunton
Umpires: Gabi Brown and Sue Redfern
  • Western Storm won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Central Sparks 5, Western Storm 0

30 August 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
183 (48.4 overs)
v
Central Sparks
184/3 (39.2 overs)
Georgia Elwiss 64* (86)
Emily Arlott 4/15 (10 overs)
Evelyn Jones 54 (78)
Georgia Adams 2/34 (9.2 overs)
Central Sparks won by 7 wickets
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Ben Peverall and Grace Bambury
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Central Sparks 5, Southern Vipers 0

4 September 2024
10:30
Scorecard
South East Stars
270 (49.5 overs)
v
Central Sparks
250/9 (50 overs)
Kira Chathli 80 (78)
Katie George 4/47 (10 overs)
Bethan Ellis 57 (83)
Alexa Stonehouse 3/37 (8 overs)
South East Stars won by 20 runs
Scorers, Shirley
Umpires: Gabi Brown and Mark Newell
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: South East Stars 4, Central Sparks 0

6 September 2024
10:30
Scorecard
The Blaze
166 (46.5 overs)
v
Central Sparks
170/5 (41.2 overs)
Michaela Kirk 36 (55)
Grace Potts 3/38 (8.5 overs)
Katie George 57* (90)
Kirstie Gordon 2/24 (10 overs)
Central Sparks won by 5 wickets
Queen's Park, Chesterfield
Umpires: Naeem Ashraf and Rose Dovey
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, The Blaze 0

Tournament statistics

Batting

PlayerMatches Innings Runs Average High score 100s 50s
Evelyn Jones 121248348.30136*22
Abigail Freeborn 141337033.639303
Katie George 131232135.6657*03
Davina Perrin 121122320.275002
Bethan Ellis 12921535.835701
Chloe Brewer 111120220.205401
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [20] Qualification: 200 runs.

Bowling

PlayerMatches Overs Wickets Average Economy BBI 5wi
Grace Potts 1388.11528.064.773/380
Hannah Baker 1290.01528.334.725/451
Katie George 1380.51430.855.345/501
Charis Pavely 638.31311.463.874/310
Bethan Ellis 1257.01028.805.052/160
Ria Fackrell 968.31034.605.052/190
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [21] Qualification: 10 wickets.

Charlotte Edwards Cup

Season standings

PosTeamPldWLTNRBPPts NRR
1 The Blaze (Q)1091003390.606
2 South East Stars (Q)1072014340.309
3 Southern Vipers (Q)1064002261.001
4 Central Sparks (Q)1064002260.402
5 North West Thunder 103601115−0.727
6 Northern Diamonds 103700113−0.067
7 Western Storm 102602113−0.659
8 Sunrisers 10280008−1.073
Source: ESPNCricinfo [1]

  advanced to the Semi-finals

Fixtures

19 May 2024
14:30
Scorecard
Sunrisers
138/6 (20 overs)
v
Central Sparks
142/3 (14 overs)
Alice Macleod 54 (39)
Hannah Baker 2/21 (4 overs)
Davina Perrin 79* (48)
Mady Villiers 2/37 (3 overs)
Central Sparks won by 7 wickets
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Fiona Richards and Simon Widdup
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Central Sparks 5, Sunrisers 0

22 May 2024
18:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
168/6 (20 overs)
v
Western Storm
147 (18.3 overs)
Abigail Freeborn 68 (40)
Chloe Skelton 2/31 (4 overs)
Danielle Gibson 40 (21)
Katie George 4/36 (4 overs)
Central Sparks won by 21 runs
County Ground, Taunton
Umpires: James Tredwell and Julia Jarvis
  • Western Storm won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, Western Storm 0

27 May 2024
14:30
Scorecard
Northern Diamonds
80/9 (11 overs)
v
Central Sparks
81/7 (11 overs)
Erin Burns 30 (18)
Grace Potts 3/15 (2 overs)
Evelyn Jones 26* (18)
Rachel Slater 2/10 (2 overs)
Central Sparks won by 3 wickets
Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds
Umpires: Amy Clark and Simon Widdup
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Match reduced to 11 overs per side due to rain.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, Northern Diamonds 0

30 May 2024
13:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
121/8 (20 overs)
v
North West Thunder
125/7 (19 overs)
Emily Arlott 28 (22)
Phoebe Graham 3/16 (4 overs)
Fi Morris 43 (38)
Georgia Davis 2/19 (3 overs)
North West Thunder won by 3 wickets
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Umpires: Joanne Ibbotson and Simon Widdup
  • North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: North West Thunder 4, Central Sparks 0

31 May 2024
14:30
Scorecard
The Blaze
134/6 (20 overs)
v
Central Sparks
124/7 (20 overs)
Kathryn Bryce 57 (47)
Emily Arlott 2/23 (4 overs)
Katie George 28* (25)
Kirstie Gordon 2/22 (4 overs)
The Blaze won by 10 runs
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Umpires: Amy Clark and Anthony Harris
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: The Blaze 4, Central Sparks 0

8 June 2024
11:30
Scorecard
Northern Diamonds
137/7 (20 overs)
v
Central Sparks
124/8 (20 overs)
Hollie Armitage 62 (49)
Hannah Baker 3/24 (4 overs)
Amy Jones 39 (30)
Katie Levick 2/32 (4 overs)
Northern Diamonds won by 13 runs
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Chris Watts and Rose Dovey
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Central Sparks 0

9 June 2024
11:00
Scorecard
South East Stars
122/8 (20 overs)
v
Central Sparks
123/7 (19.2 overs)
Sophia Dunkley 58 (49)
Emily Arlott 4/21 (4 overs)
Evelyn Jones 43 (52)
Matilda Corteen-Coleman 3/14 (4 overs)
Central Sparks won by 3 wickets
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Umpires: James Tredwell and Julia Jarvis
  • South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Emily Arlott took a hat-trick. [22]
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, South East Stars 0

14 June 2024
15:00
Scorecard
North West Thunder
146/6 (20 overs)
v
Central Sparks
150/2 (20 overs)
Seren Smale 88* (61)
Grace Potts 2/18 (4 overs)
Abigail Freeborn 71* (57)
Kate Cross 1/19 (4 overs)
Central Sparks won by 8 wickets
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Gabi Brown and Hassan Adnan
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Central Sparks 4, North West Thunder 0

16 June 2024
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
98 (17.5 overs)
v
Central Sparks
99/5 (14.5 overs)
Rhianna Southby 19 (20)
Bethan Ellis 2/11 (3 overs)
Davina Perrin 26 (17)
Linsey Smith 2/13 (4 overs)
Central Sparks won by 5 wickets
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Fiona Richards
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
  • Points: Central Sparks 5, Southern Vipers 0

19 June 2024
11:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
138/8 (20 overs)
v
The Blaze
139/5 (19.2 overs)
Abigail Freeborn 39 (32)
Josie Groves 2/13 (2 overs)
Marie Kelly 89* (63)
Grace Potts 1/16 (3 overs)
The Blaze won by 5 wickets
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Gabi Brown and Sue Redfern
  • Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: The Blaze 4, Central Sparks 0

Semi-final

22 June 2024
11:00 BST
Scorecard
Central Sparks
140/9 (20 overs)
v
The Blaze
142/5 (18 overs)
Courtney Webb 45* (31)
Josie Groves 2/16 (4 overs)
Kathryn Bryce 44 (39)
Hannah Baker 3/24 (4 overs)
The Blaze won by 5 wickets
County Cricket Ground, Derby
Umpires: Rose Dovey and Simon Widdup
Player of the match: Kathryn Bryce (The Blaze)
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to bowl.

Tournament statistics

Batting

PlayerMatches Innings Runs Average High score 100s 50s
Davina Perrin 111124524.5079*01
Abigail Freeborn 111123923.9071*02
Courtney Webb 111019732.8345*00
Evelyn Jones 9919023.754300
Amy Jones 4416856.0067*01
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [23] Qualification: 150 runs.

Bowling

PlayerMatches Overs Wickets Average Economy BBI 5wi
Emily Arlott 1032.21416.146.984/210
Katie George 1134.51319.077.114/360
Grace Potts 1134.01218.416.503/150
Hannah Baker 1037.01218.416.643/240
Georgia Davis 1134.31024.606.643/230
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [24] Qualification: 10 wickets.

Season statistics

Batting

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesInningsRunsHigh scoreAverageStrike rate100s50sMatchesInningsRunsHigh scoreAverageStrike rate100s50s
Emily Arlott 10750157.1456.1700108772812.83122.2200
Meg Austin 22211410.5055.2600
Hannah Baker 126842.6627.580010100* 0.0000
Chloe Brewer 11112025420.2059.94013315145.0068.1800
Ami Campbell 881074813.3768.15006657219.50111.7600
Georgia Davis 632620* 13.0063.4100116125* 6.0063.1500
Bethan Ellis 1292155735.8370.49013133* 42.8500
Ria Fackrell 97753918.7572.81001
Abigail Freeborn 14133709333.6362.9203111123971* 23.90120.7002
Katie George 131232157* 35.6674.13031197528* 9.3788.2300
Hannah Hardwick 2
Amy Jones 4416867* 56.00129.2301
Evelyn Jones 1212483136* 48.3071.7622991904323.7595.4700
Charis Pavely 643613* 12.0039.1300985927* 9.8386.7600
Davina Perrin 12112235020.2767.3702111124579* 24.50133.1501
Grace Potts 1373513* 11.6650.720011352* 2.5055.5500
Courtney Webb 761384023.0084.1400111019745* 32.83119.3900
Issy Wong 555334* 13.2573.6100
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [25] [26]

Bowling

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesOversWicketsAverageEconomyBBI5wiMatchesOversWicketsAverageEconomyBBI5wi
Emily Arlott 1058.0924.773.844/1501032.21416.146.984/210
Hannah Baker 1290.01528.334.725/4511037.01220.506.643/240
Georgia Davis 642.0821.254.046/2311134.31024.607.133/230
Bethan Ellis 1257.01028.805.052/16035.039.665.802/110
Ria Fackrell 968.31034.605.052/19013.026.504.332/130
Katie George 1380.51430.855.345/5011134.51319.077.114/360
Hannah Hardwick 28.0217.504.372/200
Charis Pavely 638.31311.463.874/310918.0718.577.221/80
Davina Perrin 124.007.25011
Grace Potts 1388.11528.064.773/3801134.01218.416.503/150
Courtney Webb 72.006.000115.0134.006.801/140
Issy Wong 532.4356.335.171/250
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [25] [26]

Fielding

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesInningsCatchesMatchesInningsCatches
Emily Arlott 109110103
Meg Austin 220
Hannah Baker 1211310101
Chloe Brewer 11101331
Ami Campbell 882662
Georgia Davis 65211111
Bethan Ellis 12112330
Ria Fackrell 994111
Abigail Freeborn 141131
Katie George 1312911117
Hannah Hardwick 220
Amy Jones 410
Evelyn Jones 12115996
Charis Pavely 664995
Davina Perrin 1211411117
Grace Potts 1312311110
Courtney Webb 76311113
Issy Wong 550
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [27] [28]

Wicket-keeping

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
MatchesInningsCatchesStumpingsMatchesInningsCatchesStumpings
Abigail Freeborn 14139211873
Amy Jones 4310
Source: ESPN Cricinfo [29] [30]

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The 2022 season was South East Stars' 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 top of Group A, winning five of their six matches and progressing to the semi-final. In the semi-final, they lost to Central Sparks by 2 wickets. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished second in the group, winning five of their seven matches and progressing to the play-off. In the play-off, they lost to Southern Vipers by 6 wickets.

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 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 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.

The 2023 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 seven matches, finishing sixth in the group. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished bottom of the group, winning two 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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