2023 Central Sparks season

English cricket season

Central Sparks2023 season

Coach| Lloyd Tennant
Captain| Evelyn Jones
Overseas player|  Erin Burns
Maddy Green
RHFT| 5th
CEC| 7th
Most runs| RHFT: Evelyn Jones (440)
CEC: Erin Burns (185)
Most wickets| RHFT: Georgia Davis (27)
CEC: Bethan Ellis (9) &
Erin Burns (9)
Most catches| RHFT: Ami Campbell (8)
CEC: Erin Burns (8)
Most wicket-keeping dismissals| RHFT: Abigail Freeborn (11)
CEC: Amy Jones (4)
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The 2023 season was Central Sparks' fourth season, in which they competed in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side won two of their seven matches, finishing seventh in the group.[1] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished fifth in the group, winning six of their fourteen matches, with one tie and two no results.[2]

The side was captained by Evelyn Jones and coached by Lloyd Tennant.[3] They played four home matches apiece at Edgbaston Cricket Ground and New Road, and one apiece at Sir Paul Getty's Ground and Scorers, Shirley.[4][5]

## Squad

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### Departures

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On 7 November 2022, it was announced that Chloe Hill was leaving the side, joining Southern Vipers, the side she had been on loan to the previous season.[6] On 20 February 2023, it was announced that Sarah Glenn had left the side, joining The Blaze.[7] On 6 March 2023, it was confirmed that Stephanie Butler had left the side at the end of the 2022 season.[8] On 18 April 2023, Central Sparks announced their squad for the season, confirming the departures of Gabrielle Basketter, Clare Boycott, Thea Brookes, Gwenan Davies and Milly Home.[3]

### Arrivals

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On 3 November 2022, the side announced the signing of Chloe Brewer and Katie George on professional contracts, joining from South East Stars and Western Storm respectively.[9] On 17 April 2023, Central Sparks announced the signing of Erin Burns as an overseas player between May and July 2023.[10] On 18 April 2023, Central Sparks announced their squad for the season, confirming the additions of Ellie Anderson, Charis Pavely and Bethan Ellis.[3] On 1 July 2023, Meg Austin was included in a matchday squad for the first time.[11] On 31 August 2023, the side announced the signing of overseas player Maddy Green.[12]

### Personnel and contract changes

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On 3 November 2022, the side announced the players that had been awarded professional contracts for the 2023 season, with Davina Perrin signing her first such contract with the side.[9] On 31 January 2023, Central Sparks announced a further three players who had been awarded professional contracts with the side, with Hannah Baker, Grace Potts and Georgia Davis all signing their first such contracts.[13]

### Squad list

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* Age given is at the start of Central Sparks' first match of the season (22 April 2023).

Name  | Nationality  | Birth date  | Batting Style  | Bowling Style  | Notes

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Batters
Meg Austin |  England |  (2004-09-07)7 September 2004 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Joined July 2023
Chloe Brewer |  England |  (2002-07-12)12 July 2002 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
Ami Campbell |  England |  (1991-06-06)6 June 1991 (aged 31) | Left-handed | Right-arm medium |
Maddy Green |  New Zealand |  (1992-10-20)20 October 1992 (aged 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Overseas player; September 2023
Evelyn Jones |  England |  (1992-08-08)8 August 1992 (aged 30) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | Captain
Davina Perrin |  England |  (2006-09-08)8 September 2006 (aged 16) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break |
All-rounders
Erin Burns |  Australia |  (1988-06-22)22 June 1988 (aged 34) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Overseas player; May to July 2023
Bethan Ellis |  England |  (1999-07-07)7 July 1999 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
Ria Fackrell |  England |  (1999-09-16)16 September 1999 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break |
Katie George |  England |  (1999-04-07)7 April 1999 (aged 24) | Right-handed | Left-arm medium |
Charis Pavely |  England |  (2004-10-25)25 October 2004 (aged 18) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox |
Wicket-keepers
Poppy Davies |  England |  (2000-06-23)23 June 2000 (aged 22) | Right-handed | — |
Abigail Freeborn |  England |  (1996-11-12)12 November 1996 (aged 26) | Right-handed | — |
Amy Jones |  England |  (1993-06-13)13 June 1993 (aged 29) | Right-handed | — |
Bowlers
Ellie Anderson |  England |  (1994-02-23)23 February 1994 (aged 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
Emily Arlott |  England |  (1998-02-23)23 February 1998 (aged 25) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
Hannah Baker |  England |  (2004-02-03)3 February 2004 (aged 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break |
Georgia Davis |  England |  (1999-06-03)3 June 1999 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break |
Anisha Patel |  England |  (1995-08-17)17 August 1995 (aged 27) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break |
Grace Potts |  England |  (2002-07-12)12 July 2002 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |
Elizabeth Russell |  England |  (1994-05-22)22 May 1994 (aged 28) | Left-handed | Right-arm medium |
Issy Wong |  England |  (2002-05-15)15 May 2002 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium |

## Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

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### Season standings

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | L | T | NR | BP | Pts | NRR

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1  | Southern Vipers (Q) | 14  | 7  | 4  | 1  | 2  | 4  | 38  | 0.457
2  | The Blaze (Q) | 14  | 7  | 4  | 0  | 3  | 4  | 38  | 0.173
3  | South East Stars (Q) | 14  | 7  | 6  | 0  | 1  | 6  | 36  | 0.583
4  | Sunrisers | 14  | 6  | 5  | 0  | 3  | 2  | 32  | −0.006
5  | Central Sparks | 14  | 6  | 5  | 1  | 2  | 1  | 31  | −0.233
6  | Northern Diamonds | 14  | 6  | 7  | 0  | 1  | 4  | 30  | −0.034
7  | North West Thunder | 14  | 3  | 5  | 2  | 4  | 2  | 26  | −0.274
8  | Western Storm | 14  | 2  | 8  | 0  | 4  | 0  | 16  | −1.068

Source: England and Wales Cricket Board[2]

advanced to the final  advanced to the play-off

### Fixtures

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22 April 2023
10:30
Scorecard

The Blaze
212 (46.4 overs)

Central Sparks
153 (48.2 overs)

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Tammy Beaumont 60 (77)
Georgia Davis 3/33 (9 overs)

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Katie George 31 (37)
Lucy Higham 5/19 (10 overs)

The Blaze won by 59 runs
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Umpires: Sarah Bartlett and Sue Redfern

* The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
* Points: The Blaze 5, Central Sparks 0

* * *

29 April 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Northern Diamonds
161 (36.3 overs)

Central Sparks
162/3 (38.2 overs)

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Lauren Winfield-Hill 42 (40)
Georgia Davis 4/19 (7.3 overs)

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Evelyn Jones 67* (111)
Jessica Woolston 1/21 (5 overs)

Central Sparks won by 7 wickets
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Naeem Ashraf and Jasmine Naeem

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: Central Sparks 5, Northern Diamonds 0

* * *

1 May 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Central Sparks
183/9 (50 overs)

Southern Vipers
184/7 (41.1 overs)

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Ami Campbell 54 (76)
Georgia Adams 4/30 (10 overs)

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Georgia Adams 50 (71)
Emily Arlott 2/23 (9 overs)

Southern Vipers won by 3 wickets
Sir Paul Getty's Ground, Wormsley
Umpires: Anna Harris and Tom Lungley

* Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: Southern Vipers 4, Central Sparks 0

* * *

6 May 2023
10:30
Scorecard

North West Thunder
234 (47.1 overs)

Central Sparks
223/9 (45 overs)

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Sophie Ecclestone 74 (65)
Erin Burns 4/56 (10 overs)

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Evelyn Jones 69 (106)
Kate Cross 3/40 (9 overs)

Match Tied (DLS method)
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Joanne Ibbotson

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Central Sparks were set a revised target of 224 runs from 45 overs due to rain.
* Points: Central Sparks 2, North West Thunder 2

* * *

10 May 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Southern Vipers
180 (47.2 overs)

Central Sparks
183/4 (41.2 overs)

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Ella McCaughan 59 (90)
Erin Burns 5/36 (10 overs)

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Evelyn Jones 73 (124)
Georgia Elwiss 2/27 (10 overs)

Central Sparks won by 6 wickets
County Ground, Hove
Umpires: Paul Nicholls and Chris Watts

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: Central Sparks 4, Southern Vipers 0

* * *

2 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Central Sparks
233 (50 overs)

North West Thunder
204 (48.4 overs)

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Ami Campbell 68 (72)
Tara Norris 4/42 (9 overs)

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Seren Smale 94 (125)
Katie George 3/57 (9.4 overs)

Central Sparks won by 29 runs
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: James Middlebrook and Sam Hollingshead

* North West Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: Central Sparks 4, North West Thunder 0

* * *

7 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Central Sparks
246/8 (50 overs)

South East Stars
225 (47.3 overs)

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Charis Pavely 57* (52)
Alice Davidson-Richards 3/46 (9 overs)

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Madeleine Blinkhorn-Jones 77 (80)
Katie George 3/30 (9.3 overs)

Central Sparks won by 21 runs
Woodbridge Road, Guildford
Umpires: Julia Jarvis and Mark Newell

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
* Points: Central Sparks 4, South East Stars 0

* * *

11 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Western Storm

Central Sparks

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No result
Scorers, Shirley
Umpires: Joanne Ibbotson and Naeem Ashraf

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* No play was possible due to rain.
* Points: Central Sparks 2, Western Storm 2

* * *

15 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Northern Diamonds
223/4 (34 overs)

Central Sparks
164/5 (18.4 overs)

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Hollie Armitage 66 (56)
Georgia Davis 2/40 (4 overs)

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Katie George 56 (35)
Katie Levick 3/31 (3.4 overs)

Central Sparks won by 5 wickets (DLS method)
Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds
Umpires: Grace Bambury and Simon Widdup

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Northern Diamonds innings reduced to 34 overs due to rain.
* Central Sparks innings reduced to 19 overs due to rain; target was 164.
* Points: Central Sparks 4, Northern Diamonds 0

* * *

22 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Central Sparks

Sunrisers

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Match abandoned
New Road, Worcester

* No toss.
* No play was possible due to rain.
* Points: Central Sparks 2, Sunrisers 2

* * *

5 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Central Sparks
189 (49.5 overs)

The Blaze
193/7 (45.1 overs)

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Bethan Ellis 53 (97)
Josie Groves 3/39 (10 overs)

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Nat Sciver-Brunt 66* (71)
Georgia Davis 2/28 (10 overs)

The Blaze won by 3 wickets
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Paul Baldwin and Rose Dovey

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
* Points: The Blaze 4, Central Sparks 0

* * *

10 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Central Sparks
227/8 (50 overs)

Sunrisers
228/6 (45 overs)

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Abigail Freeborn 107* (140)
Jo Gardner 2/21 (5 overs)

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Amara Carr 58 (79)
Emily Arlott 2/33 (10 overs)

Sunrisers won by 4 wickets
County Ground, Chelmsford
Umpires: Anthony Harris and James Tredwell

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
* Points: Sunrisers 4, Central Sparks 0

* * *

13 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard

Western Storm
241/8 (50 overs)

Central Sparks
242/3 (44.1 overs)

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Nat Wraith 39 (48)
Georgia Davis 2/32 (10 overs)

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Evelyn Jones 84* (113)
Sophia Smale 2/38 (10 overs)

Central Sparks won by 7 wickets
County Ground, Taunton
Umpires: Gabi Brown and Ian Blackwell

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: Central Sparks 4, Western Storm 0

* * *

16 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard

South East Stars
283/7 (50 overs)

Central Sparks
131 (35.1 overs)

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Bryony Smith 97 (81)
Hannah Baker 2/46 (9 overs)

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Maddy Green 39 (48)
Alice Davidson-Richards 3/20 (8 overs)

South East Stars won by 152 runs
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Joanne Ibbotson and Naeem Ashraf

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: South East Stars 5, Central Sparks 0

* * *

### Tournament statistics

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#### Batting

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Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High score | 100s | 50s

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Evelyn Jones | 13 | 12 | 440 | 44.00 | 84* | 0 | 4
Abigail Freeborn | 13 | 12 | 401 | 36.45 | 107* | 1 | 1
Ami Campbell | 13 | 12 | 237 | 23.70 | 68 | 0 | 2
Katie George | 13 | 9 | 231 | 25.66 | 56 | 0 | 2

Source: ESPN Cricinfo[14] Qualification: 200 runs.

#### Bowling

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Player | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi

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Georgia Davis | 13 | 99.4 | 27 | 14.77 | 4.00 | 4/19 | 0
Katie George | 13 | 92.2 | 18 | 25.77 | 5.02 | 3/30 | 0
Erin Burns | 6 | 47.0 | 12 | 17.83 | 4.55 | 5/36 | 1
Emily Arlott | 9 | 72.4 | 11 | 27.09 | 4.10 | 3/41 | 0
Hannah Baker | 7 | 55.1 | 10 | 27.10 | 4.91 | 2/31 | 0

Source: ESPN Cricinfo[15] Qualification: 10 wickets.

## Charlotte Edwards Cup

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### Season standings

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | L | T | NR | BP | Pts | NRR

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1  | The Blaze (Q) | 7  | 7  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 4  | 32  | 1.765
2  | Southern Vipers (Q) | 7  | 5  | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 22  | 0.940
3  | North West Thunder (Q) | 7  | 4  | 3  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 18  | 0.331
4  | Northern Diamonds | 7  | 4  | 3  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 17  | −0.129
5  | South East Stars | 7  | 3  | 4  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 12  | −0.096
6  | Western Storm | 7  | 3  | 4  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 12  | −0.512
7  | Central Sparks | 7  | 2  | 5  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 8  | −0.558
8  | Sunrisers | 7  | 0  | 7  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | −1.717

Source: England and Wales Cricket Board[1]

advanced to final  advanced to the semi-final

### Fixtures

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18 May 2023
18:30 BST (D/N)
Scorecard

Central Sparks
137 (19.5 overs)

Sunrisers
114 (19 overs)

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Amy Jones 51 (34)
Kelly Castle 3/24 (4 overs)

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Cordelia Griffith 53 (46)
Emily Arlott 4/23 (4 overs)

Central Sparks won by 23 runs
County Ground, Chelmsford
Umpires: Billy Taylor and Sue Redfern

* Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: Central Sparks 4, Sunrisers 0

* * *

23 May 2023
11:00 BST
Scorecard

Northern Diamonds
135 (19.3 overs)

Central Sparks
132/7 (20 overs)

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Leah Dobson 41 (25)
Georgia Davis 3/13 (4 overs)

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Evelyn Jones 30 (34)
Chloe Tryon 3/30 (4 overs)

Northern Diamonds won by 3 runs
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Anna Harris and Anthony Harris

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Central Sparks 0

* * *

26 May 2023
13:00 BST
Scorecard

The Blaze
212/5 (20 overs)

Central Sparks
156/6 (20 overs)

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Nat Sciver-Brunt 96* (50)
Issy Wong 2/39 (4 overs)

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Amy Jones 55 (39)
Nadine de Klerk 2/26 (4 overs)

The Blaze won by 56 runs
Grace Road, Leicester
Umpires: Rose Dovey and Jack Shantry

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: The Blaze 5, Central Sparks 0

* * *

29 May 2023
10:30 BST
Scorecard

North West Thunder
155/6 (20 overs)

Central Sparks
119/9 (20 overs)

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Emma Lamb 64 (49)
Bethan Ellis 2/22 (4 overs)

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Erin Burns 41 (23)
Fi Morris 2/16 (4 overs)

North West Thunder won by 36 runs
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Jack Shantry and Rose Dovey

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: North West Thunder 5, Central Sparks 0

* * *

3 June 2023
14:30 BST
Scorecard

Central Sparks
142/9 (20 overs)

Southern Vipers
135/8 (20 overs)

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Amy Jones 45 (34)
Charlie Dean 3/27 (4 overs)

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Danni Wyatt 68 (49)
Bethan Ellis 4/29 (4 overs)

Central Sparks won by 7 runs
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Grace Bambury

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
* Points: Central Sparks 4, Southern Vipers 0

* * *

4 June 2023
10:30 BST
Scorecard

Central Sparks
135/6 (20 overs)

Western Storm
137/3 (19.2 overs)

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Erin Burns 66 (45)
Danielle Gibson 4/23 (4 overs)

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Orla Prendergast 46* (43)
Hannah Baker 1/21 (4 overs)

Western Storm won by 7 wickets
County Ground, Bristol
Umpires: Rose Dovery and Sophie McLelland

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
* Points: Western Storm 4, Central Sparks 0

* * *

7 June 2023
14:00 BST
Scorecard

South East Stars
176/6 (20 overs)

Central Sparks
170 (19.3 overs)

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Phoebe Franklin 52 (27)
Georgia Davis 3/12 (4 overs)

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Katie George 53 (34)
Bryony Smith 3/23 (3.3 overs)

South East Stars won by 6 runs
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Umpires: Fiona Richards and James Tredwell

* Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
* Points: South East Stars 4, Central Sparks 0

* * *

### Tournament statistics

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#### Batting

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Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High score | 100s | 50s

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Erin Burns | 7 | 7 | 185 | 26.42 | 66 | 0 | 1
Amy Jones | 4 | 4 | 167 | 41.75 | 55 | 0 | 2
Abigail Freeborn | 7 | 6 | 108 | 21.60 | 31* | 0 | 0

Source: ESPN Cricinfo[16] Qualification: 100 runs.

#### Bowling

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Player | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi

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Bethan Ellis | 5 | 16.2 | 9 | 13.33 | 7.34 | 4/29 | 0
Erin Burns | 7 | 26.0 | 9 | 22.22 | 7.69 | 3/26 | 0
Georgia Davis | 7 | 21.0 | 8 | 15.75 | 6.00 | 3/12 | 0
Emily Arlott | 3 | 11.3 | 6 | 13.33 | 6.95 | 4/23 | 0

Source: ESPN Cricinfo[17] Qualification: 5 wickets.

## Season statistics

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### Batting

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Player  | Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | Charlotte Edwards Cup

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Matches | Innings | Runs | High score | Average | Strike rate | 100s | 50s | Matches | Innings | Runs | High score | Average | Strike rate | 100s | 50s
Ellie Anderson | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 7.00 | 70.00 | 0 | 0
Emily Arlott | 9 | 6 | 50 | 22 | 8.33 | 54.34 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 57 | 28* | 28.50 | 126.66 | 0 | 0
Hannah Baker | 7 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 6.33 | 43.18 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2* | 2.00 | 66.66 | 0 | 0
Chloe Brewer | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1.00 | 23.52 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 4.50 | 52.94 | 0 | 0
Erin Burns | 6 | 5 | 94 | 37 | 23.50 | 81.73 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 185 | 66 | 26.42 | 141.22 | 0 | 1
Ami Campbell | 13 | 12 | 237 | 68 | 23.70 | 81.72 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 60 | 20 | 8.57 | 83.33 | 0 | 0
Georgia Davis | 13 | 8 | 28 | 8 | 4.00 | 42.42 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5* | 7.00 | 53.84 | 0 | 0
Bethan Ellis | 8 | 6 | 113 | 53 | 18.83 | 50.00 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 60 | 29 | 20.00 | 101.69 | 0 | 0
Ria Fackrell | 2 | 2 | 22 | 12* | – | 78.57 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | –
Abigail Freeborn | 13 | 12 | 401 | 107* | 36.45 | 63.05 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 108 | 31* | 21.60 | 111.34 | 0 | 0
Katie George | 13 | 9 | 231 | 56 | 25.66 | 92.03 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 80 | 30 | 13.33 | 89.88 | 0 | 0
Maddy Green | 4 | 4 | 117 | 64 | 29.25 | 84.17 | 0 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | –
Amy Jones | 1 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 40.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 167 | 55 | 41.75 | 131.49 | 0 | 2
Evelyn Jones | 13 | 12 | 440 | 84* | 44.00 | 59.70 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 80 | 30 | 13.33 | 89.88 | 0 | 0
Charis Pavely | 6 | 5 | 110 | 57* | 36.66 | 90.90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4* | 7.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0
Davina Perrin | 9 | 6 | 62 | 30 | 15.50 | 53.44 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 76 | 28 | 12.66 | 95.00 | 0 | 0
Grace Potts | 13 | 7 | 51 | 12* | 25.50 | 43.58 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0
Issy Wong | 8 | 6 | 84 | 50 | 16.80 | 81.55 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 14.00 | 116.66 | 0 | 0
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[18][19]

### Bowling

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Player  | Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | Charlotte Edwards Cup

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Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi
Ellie Anderson | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 14.0 | 2 | 45.00 | 6.42 | 1/14 | 0
Emily Arlott | 9 | 72.4 | 11 | 27.09 | 4.10 | 3/41 | 0 | 3 | 11.3 | 6 | 13.33 | 6.95 | 4/23 | 0
Hannah Baker | 7 | 55.1 | 10 | 27.10 | 4.91 | 2/31 | 0 | 5 | 17.0 | 2 | 67.50 | 7.94 | 1/21 | 0
Chloe Brewer | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | – | 8.50 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | –
Erin Burns | 6 | 47.0 | 12 | 17.83 | 4.55 | 5/36 | 1 | 7 | 26.0 | 9 | 22.22 | 7.69 | 3/26 | 0
Georgia Davis | 13 | 99.4 | 27 | 14.77 | 4.00 | 4/19 | 0 | 7 | 21.0 | 8 | 15.75 | 6.00 | 3/12 | 0
Bethan Ellis | 8 | 26.0 | 3 | 43.33 | 5.00 | 2/22 | 0 | 5 | 16.2 | 9 | 13.33 | 7.34 | 4/29 | 0
Ria Fackrell | 2 | 10.0 | 1 | 54.00 | 5.40 | 1/37 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | –
Katie George | 13 | 92.2 | 18 | 25.77 | 5.02 | 3/30 | 0 | 6 | 15.0 | 4 | 36.25 | 9.66 | 1/18 | 0
Charis Pavely | 6 | 4.0 | 0 | – | 5.25 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | –
Grace Potts | 13 | 84.1 | 7 | 54.00 | 4.49 | 3/46 | 0 | 3 | 10.0 | 4 | 13.75 | 5.50 | 2/13 | 0
Issy Wong | 8 | 46.1 | 8 | 32.37 | 5.61 | 2/29 | 0 | 3 | 7.0 | 2 | 35.50 | 10.14 | 2/39 | 0
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[18][19]

### Fielding

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Player  | Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | Charlotte Edwards Cup

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Matches | Innings | Catches | Matches | Innings | Catches
Ellie Anderson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0
Emily Arlott | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1
Hannah Baker | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0
Chloe Brewer | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1
Erin Burns | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8
Ami Campbell | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1
Georgia Davis | 13 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1
Bethan Ellis | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1
Ria Fackrell | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | –
Abigail Freeborn | 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 1
Katie George | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7
Maddy Green | 4 | 4 | 1 | – | – | –
Amy Jones | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0
Evelyn Jones | 13 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4
Charis Pavely | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1
Davina Perrin | 9 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3
Grace Potts | 13 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0
Issy Wong | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[20][21]

### Wicket-keeping

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Player  | Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | Charlotte Edwards Cup

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Matches | Innings | Catches | Stumpings | Matches | Innings | Catches | Stumpings
Abigail Freeborn | 13 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2
Amy Jones | 1 | – | – | – | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[22][23]

## References

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5. ^ "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2023 fixtures". England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
6. ^ "Southern Vipers Announce Professional Contract Allocation". The Ageas Bowl. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
7. ^ "England Trio Sign for The Blaze Ahead of 2023". Trent Bridge. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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12. ^ "Maddy Green Signs for the 50 Over Run In!". Central Sparks. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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17. ^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most wickets". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
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20. ^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most catches". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
21. ^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most catches". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
22. ^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most dismissals". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
23. ^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most dismissals". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 September 2023.

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