Emeralds (Super Fours)

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Emeralds
Personnel
Captain Heather Knight (2013)
Caroline Atkins (2012)
Jo Cook (2009)
Nicky Shaw (2008)
Alexia Walker (2007)
Arran Brindle (2005–2006)
Salliann Briggs (2004)
Claire Taylor (2002–2003)
Team information
Colours  Green
Established2002
History
SF50 wins0
SFT20 wins0

Emeralds, previously known as Super Strikers, 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 captained by various England players, including Claire Taylor and Arran Brindle. They were the only Super Fours side to never win a competition.

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History

2002–2005: Super Strikers

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] Super Strikers was one of the teams established, and was captained by Claire Taylor. They finished 4th in the first 50 over tournament that took place, winning 2 out of 6 games. [2] The Super Strikers achieved their best finishes in 2003 and 2005, when they finished 2nd, but overall were the worst-performing Super Fours side. [3] [4]

2006–2013: Emeralds

In 2006 the side was renamed Emeralds, but brought little change in fortunes, as they finished bottom of the 50 over group, and 3rd in the Twenty20 tournament. [5] [6] Emeralds did not find much improvement over subsequent years, failing to finish above 3rd in the 50 over tournament. They did reach the Twenty20 final in the last Super Fours season, 2013, but lost to Sapphires by 5 wickets. [7]

Seasons

Super Fours

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTAPtsPos
2002 62400244th
2003 63201362nd
2004 63300453rd
2005 64200602nd
2006 61410224th
2007 62301423rd
2008 62202543rd
2011 20200No overall standings
2012 21100No overall standings
2013 21001No overall standings

Super Fours Twenty20

YearPlayedWinsLossesTiedNRStanding
2004 202004th
2005 312003rd in group
2006 21100Won 3rd place play-off
2007 Tournament Abandoned
2008 202004th
2011 202004th
2012 202004th
2013 21100Lost to Sapphires in the final

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