2022 Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy: Thunder v Western Storm
THE MATCH
Western Storm take on Thunder in the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy at Emirates Old Trafford tomorrow (Sunday September 18th).
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 one previous occasion in this competition.
The game was held in Bristol in May last year and it was a match that Western Storm won by one wicket.
The home side won the toss and elected to field.
Emma Lamb top scored for Thunder with 121 before being run out by Heather Knight. Piepa Cleary also impressed with 79 as the visitors made 291 for eight from their 50 overs. Anya Shrubsole was the pick of the Storm bowlers, claiming three for 29. There was also three wickets for Georgia Hennessy.
Knight top scored for Western Storm with 91 and she received good support from Shrubsole (61 from 41 balls) as the hosts reached their victory target off the very last ball to claim a dramatic win.
TEAM NEWS
Western Storm will name a starting XI from the following squad: Sophie Luff (c), Nicole Harvey, Emma Corney, Lauren Filer, Bethan Gammon, Emily Geach, Katie George, Danielle Gibson, Alex Griffiths, Niamh Holland, Katie Jones, Fi Morris, Claire Nicholas, Lauren Parfitt, Mollie Robbins, Chloe Skelton, Sophia Smale, Fran Wilson and Nat Wraith.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Ahead of the match, Head Coach, Trevor Griffin said: “We were disappointed with how we performed with the ball last week against Diamonds. We didn’t execute our plans or skills in the way that we wanted, but we’ve spoken about it this week and we’re all looking forward to getting back out there and finishing our season in style by showcasing the way that we want to play.
“One of the benefits of these competitions is that our players are playing on better pitches in fantastic grounds like Emirates Old Trafford. That’s only going to bode well in terms of their development.
“A number of our players are unavailable due to work commitments, so a couple of our Academy players could be in line to make their debut for the First XI. That gives us a great opportunity to see what the future of Western Storm looks like.”
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Everything you need to know can be found at the at the Lancashire CCC website.
