Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy: Vipers v Storm Postponed
UPDATE
Following the sad passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth, this match has been postponed.
THE MATCH
Western Storm take on Southern Vipers in the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy at the 1st Central County Ground, Hove tomorrow (Friday September 9th).
This 50-over match will get underway at 10:30am.
Tickets for this match are available now.
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 have met on three occasions in 50-over cricket, with the Vipers coming out on top on each occasion.
Western Storm’s highest team score in the series is 256 all out at The Ageas Bowl in 2020, whilst for Southern Vipers it is 288 for one in the same match.
The highest individual innings for Western Storm is 79 by Sophie Luff at The Ageas Bowl in 2020, whilst for Southern Vipers it is 154 not out by Georgia Adams in the same fixture.
The best bowling figures in the series for Western Storm is two for 36 by Heather Knight at Bristol in 2020. For the Vipers it is four for 41 by Charlotte Taylor.
TEAM NEWS
Claire Nicholas and Lauren Parfitt are unavailable due to work commitments and a starting XI will be named from the following players: Sophie Luff (c), Fran Wilson, Fi Morris, Katie George, Danielle Gibson, Nat Wraith, Alex Griffiths, Nicole Harvey, 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: “We’ve had a good training session this week and everyone was excited to be back together again. It’s clear that everyone is looking forward to what is going to be a busy weekend.
“We’ve had some fantastic matches against the Vipers over the years and it’s always a game that we look forward to. They’re a consistent side who are well drilled, but we are certainly up for the challenge. It’ll be a tough game, but that’s why we play the game.”
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Everything you need to know can be found at the Official Sussex website.
NEXT MATCH
Western Storm’s next match is on Sunday September 11th when we take on Northern Diamonds at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
