Match Preview: Western Storm v Sunrisers

THE MATCH

Western Storm welcome Sunrisers to the Bristol County Ground tomorrow (Saturday) in the 2020 Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy.

Western Storm are currently second in the South Group with 14 points from five matches whilst Sunrisers are bottom with 0 points.

Play is due to get underway at 10:30am.

HOW CAN I KEEP UP TO DATE?

There will be a live stream of this match via this website.

You can keep up to date with the action on Twitter.

In addition to this a report on the day’s play along with quotes will be posted after the close.

TEAM NEWS

Head Coach, Mark O’Leary will pick the starting XI from the following players: Sophie Luff (c), Fi Morris, Danielle Gibson, Claire Nicholas, Alex Griffiths, Georgia Hennessy, Nat Wraith, Lauren Filer, Steph Hutchins, Lauren Parfitt, Emily Edgcombe, Niamh Holland, Emma Corney, Abbie Whybrow, Olivia Churcher.

LAST TIME OUT

The two sides met earlier in the competition at Chelmsford with Western Storm coming out on top by 86 runs.

Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.

85 from Sophie Luff and 43 from Alex Griffiths ensured that Storm posted an impressive total of 265 for six from our allotted 50 overs.

Joanne Gardner top scored for Sunrisers with 54 but Fi Morris claimed five for 26 as the Storm bowlers dismissed their hosts for just 179 with five overs to spare.

VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Ahead of the game Western Storm Head Coach, Mark O’Leary said: “Although they have yet to gain a point, we certainly won’t be underestimating them. They’ve got some young and exciting players and our aim will be to make sure that we win this game and finish second in the table.

“It’s the last game of the season and I know that the players want to go out there, show what they can do and finish on a high.

“Obviously, we’re disappointed not to have made the final because our aim was to qualify. Having said that, I’m pleased with how the team has performed and I’m really excited by the potential that there is within the squad and in the region as a whole.”