2022 Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy: Western Storm v Central Sparks
THE MATCH
Western Storm take on Central Sparks in the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol today (Saturday July 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 met in the competition at Edgbaston last year with Central Sparks coming out on top by 41 runs.
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Two early wickets for Lauren Filer helped to reduce the hosts to 41 for three. However, Amy Jones made a superb 163 from just 114 balls as Sparks posted a total of 295 for seven from their 50 overs.
Lauren Parfitt (91) and Heather Knight (59) shared an opening stand of 102 but the visitors could only reach 254 for nine.
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: “It was a good start to the campaign last week and I’m really pleased for the team. They worked really hard in the build up to the competition with Dan Helesfay before I rejoined.
“They took on board everything we spoke about the night before and went out there and played their own game. They know that we will back them because that’s what they’ve been picked for. We saw some great examples of that last Saturday and I’m looking forward to seeing more of that this weekend.
“We’ve had great support in the West Country from day one and it’s grown year on year. We’re really looking forward to getting out there in front of our own supporters at Bristol on Saturday.
“Sparks are a well drilled side with some top quality players. It’s always a good game against them and we’re looking forward to it.”
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you are attending the match please visit the Gloucestershire CCC website for further matchday information.
NEXT MATCH
Western Storm’s next match is on Saturday July 16th when we take on Sunrisers at the Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford.
