English cricket season
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
Departures
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
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
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
Age given is at the start of Central Sparks' first match of the season (22 April 2023).
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 2]
advanced to the final
advanced to the play-off
Fixtures
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 5, Central Sparks 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Central Sparks 5, Northern Diamonds 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, Central Sparks 0
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
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
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Central Sparks 4, North West Thunder 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Central Sparks 4, South East Stars 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
No play was possible due to rain.
Points: Central Sparks 2, Western Storm 2
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
No toss.
No play was possible due to rain.
Points: Central Sparks 2, Sunrisers 2
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 4, Central Sparks 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Sunrisers 4, Central Sparks 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Central Sparks 4, Western Storm 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: South East Stars 5, Central Sparks 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 14] Qualification: 200 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 15] Qualification: 10 wickets.
Charlotte Edwards Cup
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 1]
advanced to final
advanced to the semi-final
Fixtures
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Central Sparks 4, Sunrisers 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Central Sparks 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: The Blaze 5, Central Sparks 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: North West Thunder 5, Central Sparks 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Central Sparks 4, Southern Vipers 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Western Storm 4, Central Sparks 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: South East Stars 4, Central Sparks 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 16] Qualification: 100 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 17] Qualification: 5 wickets.
Season statistics
Batting
Bowling
Fielding
Wicket-keeping
References
^ a b "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2023/Tables" . England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ a b "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023" . England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ a b c "Central Sparks 2023 Squad Announcement" . Central Sparks . 18 April 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2023 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ "Southern Vipers Announce Professional Contract Allocation" . The Ageas Bowl. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ "England Trio Sign for The Blaze Ahead of 2023" . Trent Bridge . 20 February 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ "Squads selected for 2023 pre-season tour" . Lancashire Cricket. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023 .
^ a b "Professional Contracts Handed to Central Sparks Stars" . Central Sparks . 3 November 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ "Sparks Secure Services of Australian International Burns" . Central Sparks. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ "Central Sparks" . Twitter . 1 July 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ "Maddy Green Signs for the 50 Over Run In!" . Central Sparks. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ "Hannah Baker, Georgia Davis and Grace Potts Sign Professional Contracts with Central Sparks" . 31 January 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Chalotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
^ a b "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Central Sparks/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
^ a b "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Central Sparks/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Central Sparks/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
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