2024 RHFT Preview: Sunrisers v Western Storm
THE MATCH
Western Storm take on Sunrisers at Radlett CC in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy tomorrow (Wednesday September 4th).
Play is due to start at 10:30am.
Tickets for this match are still available.
HOW CAN I KEEP UP TO DATE?
You can keep up to date via the Western Storm website.
A live stream of the match will also be available.
In addition to this, a report on the day’s play along with quotes will be posted on this website.
TEAM NEWS
Western Storm will be without England internationals Heather Knight, Dani Gibson, Lauren Filer and Issy Wong.
A starting XI will be named from the following squad: Sophie Luff (c), Emma Corney, Fran Wilson, Claire Nicholas, Nat Wraith, Katie Jones, Alex Griffiths, Niamh Holland, Mollie Robbins, Gemma Lane, Amanda Jade Wellington, Chloe Skelton, Sophia Smale, Ellie Anderson, LJess Hazell, Lola Harris, Imogen Cooper and Emily Geach.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Ahead of the game, Western Storm Head Coach, Trevor Griffin said: “It was a much better performance on Saturday. Although the result didn’t go our way, I think we showed improvements all round.
“Although we can’t qualify for the knockout stages, there is still a lot to play for. The players want to show what they are capable of and finish off the season strongly. We all want to close the Western Storm story with two wins and finish on a high.”
THE OPPOSITION
Captain: Grace Scrivens
Head Coach: Andy Tennant
2023 finish: Fourth
2023 highest run-scorer: Grace Scrivens (398)
2023 highest wicket-taker: Jodi Grewcock/Eva Gray (14)
Key winter moves: Retaining last year’s squad was the top priority and Sunrisers have achieved that, as well as promoting seam prospect Charley Phillips from their Academy programme. Australian bowler Nicola Hancock has joined for the first six games of the tournament.
The big question: After finally breaking their duck in the 50-over format at the start of last season, Sunrisers reeled off five more wins, including four in a row to finish the campaign.
Player to watch: Teenager Jodi Grewcock enjoyed a breakout tournament in 2023, developing into a consistent top-order batter and taking wickets regularly with her leg-breaks. Her experience gained on England Under-19s’ recent Sri Lanka tour can only be to Sunrisers’ benefit.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
You can find out everything you need to know about this match from the Sunrisers website
NEXT MATCH
Our next match is on Saturday September 7th when we take on Thunder in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy at the Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
Tickets for this match are still available.
