2023 Fixtures Announced
Get your diaries at the ready because the 2023 domestic fixtures have now been released!
The 2023 fixtures for the men’s county and women’s regional domestic competitions have today been confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy fixture list has doubled in size, with the one group of eight regional teams now playing home and away fixtures, meaning 14 group fixtures per team.
The competition begins on April 22nnd with second and third rounds played over the following Bank Holiday weekend.
Defending champions Northern Diamonds begin at home to Western Storm at Headingley. The Blaze – the new home of women’s regional cricket in the East Midlands – will begin their new era on April 22nd.
The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Final will be played on September 24th at The County Ground, Northampton.
Charlotte Edwards Cup
There will be 20 double-headers across Charlotte Edwards Cup and Vitality Blast matches from May 25th until June 7th. Seventeen venues will host double-headers including The Cooper Associates County Ground, The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol and Sophia Gardens.
There is one more fixture for each team this season, with the eight teams forming one group and playing home or away, meaning seven group fixtures per team.
Western Storm begin with a trip to Headingley to take on Northern Diamonds on Friday May 19th.