Diamonds (Super Fours)

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Diamonds
Personnel
Captain Charlotte Edwards (2002–2006; 2008–2012)
Nicky Shaw (2007)
Team information
Colours  Light blue
Established2002
History
SF50 wins2
SFT20 wins1

Diamonds, previously known as Knight Riders, were an English women's cricket team that competed in the Super Fours. The squad varied from season to season, but was made up of some of the top players in English cricket. They were usually captained by Charlotte Edwards. They won three Super Fours titles in their history: two 50-over tournaments and one Twenty20 tournament.

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History

2002–2005: Knight Riders

The Super Fours was established in 2002 as a way of bridging the gap between women's county cricket and international cricket, bringing together the top players in England. [1] Knight Riders was one of the teams established, and was captained by Charlotte Edwards. They finished 2nd in the first 50 over tournament that took place, winning 3 out of 6 games. [2]

The next season, 2003, Knight Riders won four of their matches on their way to claiming their first Super Fours title. [3] Captain Charlotte Edwards was the leading run-scorer in the competition, with 199 runs, whilst Knight Riders bowler Lucy Pearson was the leading wicket-taker, with 10 wickets. [4] [5] In 2004, Knight Riders finished bottom of their group, and finished 3rd in the newly-established Twenty20 tournament. [6] Charlotte Edwards was again the tournament leading run-scorer, with 386 runs, including 2 centuries. [7] 2005 saw the Knight Riders claim their second 50 over title, winning four games. Edwards was once again the leading run-scorer, with 428 runs. [8] [9]

2006–2012: Diamonds

In 2006 the side was renamed Diamonds and they won their first Twenty20 title, beating Sapphires by 21 runs in the final. [10] This was to prove to be Diamonds' final title: they finished second in the 50 over in 2007 and 2008, as well as losing in the Twenty20 final in 2008. [11] [12] Diamonds did not compete in the final Super Fours season, 2013, with players being condensed into three teams. [13]

Seasons

Super Fours

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTAPtsPos
2002 63300362nd
2003 64101481stChampions
2004 62310364th
2005 64110661stChampions
2006 62310443rd
2007 63300572nd
2008 62202622nd
2011 22000No overall standings
2012 22000No overall standings

Super Fours Twenty20

YearPlayedWinsLossesTiedNRStanding
2004 21100Won 3rd place play-off
2005 321002nd in group
2006 22000Beat Sapphires in the final
2007 Tournament Abandoned
2008 21100Lost to Rubies in the final
2011 21100Won 3rd place play-off
2012 21100Won 3rd place play-off

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