Typhoons (women's cricket)

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Typhoons
Personnel
Captain Rebecca Stokell
CoachPaul Davidge
Team information
Colours  Blue
Founded2015
History
WSS  wins2

Typhoons are an Irish women's cricket team that compete in the Women's Super Series. The team has no geographical base, instead being made up of some of the best players from across Ireland. [1] They are captained by Rebecca Stokell and coached by Paul Davidge. [2] They won their first Super Series title in 2020, and their second in 2023.

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History

Typhoons were established in 2015 to compete in the Women's Super 3s, a tournament designed to bridge the gap between club cricket and international cricket in Ireland. The team was made up of some of the best players in Irish cricket, and were captained by Elena Tice and coached by Matt Lunson. [3] Typhoons finished bottom of the league in their first season, with two wins from their eight matches. [4] The following season, 2016, Typhoons again finished bottom, this time with just one victory, in their final match against Dragons. [5] [6]

Typhoons saw some improvement in 2017, finishing 2nd in the group with four wins from their ten matches. [7] They fared similarly in 2018 again winning four matches to finish second. [8] In 2019, Typhoons returned to the bottom of the table, picking up 8 points. [9]

In 2020 the tournament was reduced to two teams due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Typhoons now facing off against Scorchers in eight 50 over matches. The two sides each won 4 matches, with Typhoons just edging out Scorchers for their first title on Net Run Rate. [10] Typhoons bowler Celeste Raack was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with 12 victims, with fellow players Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell and captain Laura Delany also putting in strong performances to help their side to the title. [11] [12] The 2021 tournament again included just two sides, with Scorchers and Typhoons now playing for separate 50 over and T20 titles. [13] In June, the Super 50 Cup ended with Typhoons winning just one match, losing the title to Scorchers. [14] In August, they also lost in the T20 Trophy, winning one match out of six. [15] In 2022, the side finished second in the Super 50 Cup and third in the Super 20 Trophy. [16] [17] Typhoons overseas player Robyn Searle, in the final match of the Super 50 Cup, scored the highest score in Super Series history, making 143*. [18] Rebecca Stokell became captain of the side ahead of the 2023 season. [19] They won the 50-over tournament that season, winning four of their six matches. [20]

Players

Current squad

Based on squad announced for the 2023 season. Players in bold have international caps. [19]

No.NameNationalityBirth dateBatting styleBowling styleNotes
Batters
10Sinead ThompsonCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland UnknownLeft-handedUnknown
13 Rebecca Stokell Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 13 March 2000 (age 24)Right-handedRight-arm medium Captain
14 Robyn Searle Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 17 June 1997 (age 26)Right-handedRight-arm medium Overseas player
68 Sarah Forbes Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 16 August 2002 (age 21)Right-handedRight-arm off break
All-rounders
2 Celeste Raack Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 18 May 1994 (age 29)Right-handedRight-arm leg break
12Georgia AtkinsonFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 23 April 2000 (age 23)Right-handedRight-arm leg break Overseas player
14 Laura Delany Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 23 December 1992 (age 31)Right-handedRight-arm medium
22Lara McBrideCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland UnknownUnknownRight-arm medium
36 Georgina Dempsey Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 29 July 2004 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm medium
64 Louise Little Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 16 May 2003 (age 20)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Alice WalshCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 13 April 2006 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm medium
Wicket-keepers
6Jane ButterlyCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland UnknownLeft-handed
21 Joanna Loughran Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 25 August 2004 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm medium
81 Mary Waldron Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 5 May 1984 (age 39)Right-handed
Bowlers
1Alice TectorCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland UnknownUnknownRight-arm medium
10 Freya Sargent Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 21 January 2006 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm off break
37Rebecca GoughCricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 22 July 2004 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm medium
42 Ava Canning Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 2 February 2004 (age 20)Right-handedRight-arm medium

Seasons

Women's Super Series

Combined format

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTA/CNRRPtsPos
2015 82600–1.59643rd
2016 61401–1.32633rd
2017 104501–0.04192nd
2018 104600–0.55482nd
2019 103502–0.07283rd
2020 84400+0.18981stChampions

Super 50 Cup

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTA/CNRRPtsPos
2021 71402–1.06242nd
2022 62301–0.96052nd
2023 64200+1.190191stChampions

Super 20 Trophy

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTA/CNRRPtsPos
2021 61401–0.56032nd
2022 60402–1.01523rd
2023 62400–0.140103rd

Honours

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