Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023
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Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 - Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips: All matches, 22nd April
Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 which will be played on 22nd April.
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Northern Diamonds will be led by Hollie Armitage in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 while their Head coach will be Dani Hazell. The Diamonds lifted the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 trophy and are among the favourites this year as well.
Their highest run-scorer in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 was Lauren Winfield-Hill (470) while their highest wicket-taker was Linsey Smith (13).
Diamonds have lost the services of Linsey Smith to Southern Vipers and Nat Sciver-Brunt to new Nottingham-based team Blaze. England legends Jenny Gunn and Katherine Sciver-Brunt have retired.
Western Storm will be captained by Sophie Luff in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 while their head coach will be Trevor Griffin. The team finished Fourth last year.
Their highest run scorer in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 was Sophie Luff (268) while their highest wicket taker was Lauren Filer (11).
Storm are undergoing change with stalwarts Georgia Hennessy, Fi Morris and Katie George all departing at the end of last season. England captain Heather Knight, World Cup winner Fran Wilson and talismanic skipper Sophie Luff have each signed new contracts.
While Dani Gibson, Nat Wraith and Alex Griffiths have been retained, Sophia Smale, Lauren Filer, Niamh Holland and Chole Skelton have been handed maiden professional contracts.
Squads
Northern Diamonds: Hollie Armitage, Leah Dobson, Rebecca Duckworth, Abi Glen, Yvonne Graves, Grace Hall, Bess Heath, Sterre Kalis, Beth Langston, Katie Levick, Emma Marlow, Lizzie Scott, Rachel Slater, Phoebe Turner, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jessica Woolston
Western Storm: Sophie Luff, Emma Corney, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Alex Griffiths, Nicole Harvey, Niamh Holland, Heather Knight, Claire Nicholas, Lauren Parfitt, Mollie Robbins, Chloe Skelton, Sophia Smale, Fran Wilson, Nat Wraith
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? - Northern Diamonds
Who will win? – Northern Diamonds
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Leah Dobson (Northern Diamonds), Sophie Luff (Western Storm)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Beth Langston (Northern Diamonds), Lauren Filer (Western Storm)
Most Sixes – Leah Dobson (Northern Diamonds), Sophie Luff (Western Storm)
Player of the Match – Leah Dobson
Team Scores Batting first – Northern Diamonds 260+, Western Storm 245+
Match Handicap Northern Diamonds
Southern Vipers will be led by Georgia Adams in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 while Their Head Coach will be the legendary Charlotte Edwards. The Vipers finished as Runners Up last year,
Their highest run-scorer in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 was Emily Windsor (288 runs: 261 for Vipers, 27 for Lightning) while highest wicket-taker was Tara Norris (12).
Carla Rudd has retired, Paige Scholfield has switched to South East Stars, while Tara Norris has moved to Lancashire Thunder. The wicket-keeping gloves will go to one of Chloe Hill or former Star Rhianna Southby. Linsey Smith returns to the side from Northern Diamonds.
Sunrisers will be captained by Kelly Castle in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 while their Head Coach will be Andy Tennant. The team finished Eighth last year.
Their highest run-scorer in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 was Grace Scrivens (297). Their highest wicket-taker was also Scrivens (13).
Sunrisers have been in the headlines for roping in former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk, who is available from mid-May until late July. Eva Gray (South East Stars’ leading wicket-taker in last year’s tournament) and Scotland all-rounder Saskia Horley also join the side.
Squads
Southern Vipers: Georgia Adams, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean, Georgia Elwiss, Nancy Harman, Chloe Hill, Freya Kemp, Ella McCaughan, Sophie Mitchelmore, Alice Monaghan, Anya Shrubsole, Linsey Smith, Rhianna Southby, Charlotte Taylor, Mary Taylor, Finty Trussler, Emily Windsor, Danni Wyatt
Sunrisers: Kelly Castle, Amara Carr, Kate Coppack, Jo Gardner, Eva Gray, Jodi Grewcock, Cordelia Griffith, Saskia Horley, Scarlett Hughes, Lissy Macleod, Abtaha Maqsood, Flo Miller, Jess Olorenshaw, Mia Rogers, Grace Scrivens, Katherine Speed, Mady Villiers, Dane van Niekerk
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? - Southern Vipers
Who will win? – Southern Vipers
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Cordelia Griffith (Sunrisers), Georgia Adams (Southern Vipers)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Grace Scrivens (Sunrisers), Lauren Bell (Southern Vipers)
Most Sixes – Cordelia Griffith (Sunrisers), Georgia Adams (Southern Vipers)
Player of the Match – Georgia Adams
Team Scores Batting first – Sunrisers 240+, Southern Vipers 260+
Match Handicap Southern Vipers
The new name for Lightning regional women's team for 2023 season is The Blaze after the team shifted operations to Trent Bridge in Nottingham, having formerly been in Loughborough.
The Blaze will be led by Kirstie Gordon and coached by Chris Guest. They finished Sixth in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022.
Their highest run scorer in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 was Kathryn Bryce (233) while
their highest wicket-takers were Grace Ballinger and Kirstie Gordon (nine).
The Blaze have signed World Cup stars Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sarah Glenn and South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk.
Central Sparks will be led by Eve Jones in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 while Lloyd Tennant will be their Head coach. The team finished Fifth in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022.
Their highest run-scorer in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 was Abbey Freeborn (227 runs) while their highest wicket-taker was Grace Potts (10 wickets).
Sparks have roped in left-arm fast bowler Katie George and top-order batter Chloe Brewer. They have also signed Australian batting all-rounder Erin Burns who will be available from early May to the end of July.
Squads
The Blaze: Kathryn Bryce, Grace Ballinger, Tammy Beaumont, Georgie Boyce, Sarah Bryce, Ella Claridge, Nadine de Klerk, Sarah Glenn, Kirstie Gordon, Teresa Graves, Josie Groves, Beth Harmer, Lucy Higham, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Cassidy McCarthy, Sophie Munro, Nat Sciver-Brunt
Central Sparks: Eve Jones, Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Chloe Brewer, Erin Burns, Ami Campbell, Poppy Davies, Georgia Davis, Bethan Ellis, Ria Fackrell, Abbey Freeborn, Katie George, Amy Jones, Anisha Patel, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Liz Russell, Issy Wong
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? - Central Sparks
Who will win? – Central Sparks
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Evelyn Jones (Central Sparks), Kathryn Bryce (The Blaze)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Grace Potts (Central Sparks), Kirstie Gordon (The Blaze)
Most Sixes – Evelyn Jones (Central Sparks), Kathryn Bryce (The Blaze)
Player of the Match – Evelyn Jones
Team Scores Batting first – Central Sparks 250+, The Blaze 220+
Match Handicap Central Sparks
Thunder will be captained by Ellie Threlkeld in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 while their Head coach will be Paul Shaw. The team finished at the Seventh place in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022.
Their highest run-scorer in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 was Ellie Threlkeld (266) while their highest wicket-taker was Alex Hartley (10).
Thunder have made six signings in the winter including USA left-arm quick Tara Norris (Southern Vipers) and all-rounders Naomi Dattani (Sunrisers) and Fi Morris (Western Storm). West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin, all-rounder Steph Butler (Central Sparks) and Scottish seamer Hannah Rainey have also been signed.
South East Stars will be led by Bryony Smith in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 while their Head Coach will be Johann Myburgh. The team ended up as Play-off finalists last year.
Their highest run scorer was Bryony Smith (226) in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 while their highest wicket takers were Alice Davidson-Richards and Eva Gray with nine wickets each.
South African all-rounder Paige Scholfield has replaced Eva Gray who has gone to Sunrisers. Chloe Brewer and wicketkeeper Rhianna Southby have left for Central Sparks and Southern Vipers respectively.
Squads
Thunder: Ellie Threlkeld, Steph Butler, Alice Clarke, Danielle Collins, Kate Cross, Naomi Dattani, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Phoebe Graham, Mahika Gaur, Alex Hartley, Liberty Heap, Laura Jackson, Hannah Jones, Emma Lamb, Fi Morris, Daisy Mullan, Tara Norris, Shachi Pai, Hannah Rainey, Seren Smale, Sophia Turner, Olivia Thomas
South East Stars: Bryony Smith, Alice Capsey, Kira Chathli, Claudie Cooper, Aylish Cranstone, Alice Davidson-Richards, Freya Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Tash Farrant, Phoebe Franklin, Dani Gregory, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Bethan Miles, Kalea Moore, Emma Jones, Paige Scholfield, Alexa Stonehouse, Jemima Spence, Kirstie White
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? - South East Stars
Who will win? – South East Stars
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Bryony Smith (South East Stars), Ellie Threlkeld (Thunder)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Alice Davidson-Richards (South East Stars), Laura Jackson (Thunder)
Most Sixes – Bryony Smith (South East Stars), Ellie Threlkeld (Thunder)
Player of the Match – Alice Davidson-Richards
Team Scores Batting first – South East Stars 240+, Thunder 230+
Match Handicap South East Stars
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