2022 Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy Preview: Lightning v Western Storm
THE MATCH
Western Storm take on Lightning in the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy at the Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough tomorrow (Saturday July 2nd).
This 50 over match will get underway at 10:30am.
Entry to this match is free of charge but spectators are being advised that it is open day at Loughborough University so it is suggested that those watching the game arrive early to ensure parking near the ground.
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 team have faced each other once in the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint competition. The match took place last year at Bristol and it was a game that Western Storm won by 62 runs.
Lightning won the toss and elected to field.
Sophie Luff made 70 as Storm posted a total of 228 for seven from their allotted overs.
The hosts then dismissed Lightning for 166 with 8.4 overs to spare.
TEAM NEWS
A starting XI will be named from the following players: Sophie Luff (c), 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.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Ahead of the fixture, Western Storm Head Coach, Trevor Griffin said: “I’m excited to get going again and to see how the squad has progressed. I think there were a number of positives to take from the Charlotte Edwards Cup and we need to galvanize those.
“We’ve got some very talented cricketers and I know that the girls are excited to be getting back to playing and getting back out there.”
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you are attending the match please visit the Lightning website for further matchday information.
NEXT MATCH
Western Storm’s next match is on Saturday July 9th when we take on Central Sparks at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol.
