2022 Charlotte Edwards Cup: Central Sparks v Western Storm
THE MATCH
Western Storm take on Central Sparks in the Charlotte Edwards Cup at New Road, Worcester tomorrow (Saturday June 4th).
This T20 match will get underway at 2:30pm.
Tickets for this match are still available.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CHARLOTTE EDWARDS CUP
HOW CAN I KEEP UP TO DATE?
This match will be live streamed and you can keep up to date via the Western Storm website.
In addition to this, a report on the day’s play along with quotes will be posted on this website.
HEAD TO HEAD
The two sides met earlier in the competition, with Central Sparks coming out on top by 20 runs.
Western Storm won the toss and elected to bowl.
Amy Jones and Abigail Freeborn both made 52 as Sparks reached 156 for four.
Sophie Luff top scored with 43 in the Storm reply but in the end the home side were restricted to 136 for six.
TEAM NEWS
A starting XI will be named from the following players: Sophie Luff (c), Heather Knight, Fran Wilson, Fi Morris, Katie George, Georgia Hennessy, Claire Nicholas, Danielle Gibson, Nat Wraith, Alex Griffiths, Nicole Harvey, Lauren Parfitt, Lauren Filer, Mollie Robbins, Sophia Smale, Niamh Holland and Bethan Gammon.
VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Ahead of the fixture, Sophie Luff said: “As professional players we want to be playing at the best venues and on the best wickets. We’ve had our last couple of games at Taunton and Bristol and had a good following, so hopefully it’ll be the same at New Road. I’ve not actually played at Worcester before, so I’m looking forward to the weekend.
“Sparks are a quality side and they are top of the table. We obviously can’t now qualify, but we will be looking to cause an upset. We want to finish the group stage in as positive a way as possible and get another win on the board.
“This is another opportunity for the girls to put their hands up and pull on a Western Storm shirt. There’s competition for places within our squad and it’s another chance to impress selectors and to get people talking about you. I’ll be encouraging the girls to go out there and express themselves.”
THE OPPOSITION
CENTRAL SPARKS
Coach: Lloyd Tennant
Captain: Evelyn Jones
Key player: Issy Wong. The 19-year-old is one of the brightest talents in the country right now. Having been part of Knowle & Dorridge CC for several years, Issy became the first girl to make the Shrewsbury School senior team and, at just 17, was selected to be part of the 12-player England Academy squad for 2019-20.
Her genuine pace, and X-factor makes her stand out from the crowd and she became the youngest player in the Kia Super League in 2019, playing for Southern Vipers.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you are attending the match please visit the Worcestershire CCC website for further matchday information.
