English cricket season
The 2022 season was North West Thunder 's third 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 finished third in Group B, winning two of their six matches.[ 1] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished seventh in the group of eight, winning one of their matches.[ 2]
The side was captained by Eleanor Threlkeld , who replaced Alex Hartley in the position at the start of the season, and coached by Paul Shaw .[ 3] They played four home matches at Old Trafford Cricket Ground , two at Rookwood Cricket Ground , and one at Trafalgar Road Ground .[ 4] [ 5]
Squad
Changes
On 29 October 2021, it was announced that Phoebe Graham had joined the side from Northern Diamonds , signing a professional contract. It was also announced that Laura Jackson had signed a professional contract, having previously been on a temporary contract.[ 6] On 14 April 2022, it was announced that Alex Hartley was standing down as captain of the side.[ 7] On 11 May 2022, North West Thunder announced their 20-player squad for the season, confirming the signing of Shachi Pai from Lightning , and the departure of overseas player Piepa Cleary to the same team. At the same time, it was confirmed that Eleanor Threlkeld was the new captain of the side.[ 8] On 2 July 2022, it was announced that Deandra Dottin was joining the side as an overseas player for their first four Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches, which was later extended to cover the rest of the tournament.[ 9] Georgie Boyce left the side in September 2022, joining Lightning.[ 10]
Squad list
Age given is at the start of North West Thunder's first match of the season (14 May 2022).
Charlotte Edwards Cup
Group B
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 1]
Fixtures
Southern Vipers won by 8 wickets County Ground , Hove Umpires: Sophie McLelland and Surendiran Shanmugam
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, North West Thunder 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: North West Thunder 5, Northern Diamonds 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Lightning 4, North West Thunder 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Northern Diamonds 5, North West Thunder 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, North West Thunder 0
Lightning won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: North West Thunder 5, Lightning 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 11] Qualification: 50 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 12] Qualification: 5 wickets.
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 2]
advanced to final
advanced to the play-off
Fixtures
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Northern Diamonds 4, North West Thunder 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Lightning 4, North West Thunder 0
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: South East Stars 5, North West Thunder 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain.
Central Sparks innings reduced to 43 overs due to rain; target was 220.
Points: North West Thunder 4, Central Sparks 0
9 September 2022
10:30
BST
The match was postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II , and later deemed a no result with points shared.[ 13]
Points: Sunrisers 2, North West Thunder 2
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, North West Thunder 0
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Western Storm innings reduced to 48 overs due to rain; target was 239.
Points: Western Storm 4, North West Thunder 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 14] Qualification: 100 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 15] Qualification: 5 wickets.
Season statistics
Batting
Bowling
Fielding
Wicket-keeping
References
^ a b "Charlotte Edwards Cup - Tables" . England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ a b "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022" . England and Wales Cricket Board . Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ "Thunder confirms squad and announces Threlkeld captain" . Lancashire Cricket . 11 May 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board . Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ "Charlotte Edwards Cup - Fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board . Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ "ECB fund sixth professional contract at each women's regional team" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ "Alex Hartley steps down as Thunder Captain" . Lancashire Cricket. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ "Thunder confirms squad and announces Threlkeld captain" . Lancashire Cricket . 11 May 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ "Thunder signs Deandra Dottin" . Lancashire Cricket . 2 July 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022: All Matches September 17th and 18th - Latest News, Scores and Match Reports" . Cricket World . Retrieved 11 October 2022 .
^ "Records/Chalotte Edwards Cup, 2022 - Thunder/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2022 - Thunder/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ "Points shared for cancelled Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches" . England and Wales Cricket Board . 14 September 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2022 - Thunder/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2022 - Thunder/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ a b "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2022 - Thunder/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ a b "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2022 - Thunder/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2022 - Thunder/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2022 - Thunder/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2022 - Thunder/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2022 - Thunder/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
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