English cricket season
The 2023 season was Sunrisers ' fourth season, in which competed in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup . In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side finished bottom of the group, losing all of their seven matches.[ 2] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished fourth, winning six of their fourteen matches, their first wins in the history of the competition.[ 3] [ 4]
Sunrisers had three club captains throughout the season: from April to June, the side was captained by Kelly Castle , until she was replaced by Dane van Niekerk .[ 5] When van Niekerk's overseas stint with the side ended, Grace Scrivens took over the captaincy for the side's fixtures in September.[ 6] The side was coached by Andy Tennant for his first year in the role, having taken over from interim head coach Laura Marsh .[ 7] They played five home matches at the County Ground, Chelmsford , two apiece at the County Ground, Northampton and Brunton Memorial Ground , and one at Lord's .[ 8] [ 9]
Squad
Departures
On 4 November 2022, it was announced that Naomi Dattani had left the side, joining North West Thunder .[ 10] Ahead of the 2023 season, it was confirmed that Gayatri Gole and Sonali Patel had left the side.[ 11]
Arrivals
On 4 November 2022, it was announced that Sunrisers had signed Eva Gray from South East Stars .[ 12] On 22 March 2023, it was announced that Sunrisers had signed Saskia Horley as an overseas player for the first five rounds of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy .[ 1] On 24 March 2023, it was announced that Sunrisers had signed Dane van Niekerk as an overseas player, to play for the side between the start of the Charlotte Edwards Cup and the end of July.[ 13] On 6 June 2023, it was announced that Esmae MacGregor had been promoted from the academy to the senior squad.[ 14] On 1 July 2023, it was announced that Amuruthaa Surenkumar had signed her first senior contract with the side.[ 15] On 4 September 2023, the side announced the signing of Ariana Dowse .[ 16]
Personnel and contract changes
On 28 September 2022, it was announced that Andy Tennant had been appointed as the head coach of the side, replacing Laura Marsh , who had coached on an interim basis for much of the previous season.[ 7] On 4 November 2022, it was announced that Abtaha Maqsood had been signed on a professional contract, having previously been signed on a half-season deal in 2022.[ 17] On 2 February 2023, Sunrisers announced a further two players who had been awarded professional contracts with the side, with Jodi Grewcock and Florence Miller both signing their first such contracts.[ 18] On 7 June 2023, it was announced that Kelly Castle had stepped down as captain of the side, being replaced by Dane van Niekerk.[ 5] On 4 September 2023, it was announced that Grace Scrivens was taking over the captaincy of the side, following the end of van Niekerk's stint as an overseas player.[ 6]
Squad list
Age given is at the start of Sunrisers' first match of the season (22 April 2023).
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 3]
advanced to the final
advanced to the play-off
Fixtures
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Sunrisers 5, Southern Vipers 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 5, Sunrisers 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Northern Diamonds 5, Sunrisers 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 29 overs per side due to rain.
Sunrisers were given a revised target of 156 runs off 29 overs.
Points: South East Stars 5, Sunrisers 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 34 overs per side due to rain.
No further play was possible due to rain.
Points: North West Thunder 2, Sunrisers 2
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Sunrisers 4, Southern Vipers 0
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
Sunrisers innings reduced to 48 overs due to rain; target was 282.
Points: South East Stars 4, Sunrisers 0
No toss.
No play was possible due to rain.
Points: Sunrisers 2, North West Thunder 2
No toss.
No play was possible due to rain.
Points: Central Sparks 2, Sunrisers 2
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 22 overs per side due to rain.
Points: Western Storm 4, Sunrisers 0
Western Storm won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Sunrisers 5, Western Storm 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Sunrisers 4, Central Sparks 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Sunrisers 4, The Blaze 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 18 overs per side due to rain; Sunrisers target was 126.
Points: Sunrisers 4, Northern Diamonds 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 19] Qualification: 200 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 20] Qualification: 10 wickets.
Charlotte Edwards Cup
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 2]
advanced to final
advanced to the semi-final
Fixtures
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Central Sparks 4, Sunrisers 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: South East Stars 4, Sunrisers 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: North West Thunder 4, Sunrisers 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Northern Diamonds 5, Sunrisers 0
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Western Storm 4, Sunrisers 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 5, Sunrisers 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, Sunrisers 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 21] Qualification: 100 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 22] Qualification: 5 wickets.
Season statistics
Batting
Bowling
Fielding
Wicket-keeping
Notes
^ a b Horley qualified as an overseas player as she was born and raised in Australia .[ 1]
References
^ a b "Sunrisers Sign Saskia Horley" . Sunrisers Cricket . 22 March 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ a b "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2023/Tables" . England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 1 October 2023 .
^ a b "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023" . England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 1 October 2023 .
^ "Northern Diamonds' title defence ends with defeat to Sunrisers in rain-hit thriller" . ESPNcricinfo. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ a b "Sunrisers Statement: Captaincy Update" . Sunrisers Cricket. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ a b "Squad and Preview: Sunrisers v Western Storm (5 September)" . Sunrisers Cricket. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ a b "Sunrisers Appoint New Head Coach" . Sunrisers Cricket. 28 September 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2023 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Thunder sign Naomi Dattani, Fi Morris and Tara Norris to strengthen squad" . Lancashire Cricket. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Squad/First Team" . Sunrisers Cricket . Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Sunrisers Sign Eva Gray" . Sunrisers Cricket. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Sunrisers seal van Niekerk signature" . Sunrisers Cricket . 24 March 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Esmae MacGregor Signs First Professional Contract" . Sunrisers Cricket . 6 June 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Amu Surenkumar Earns First Senior Contract" . Sunrisers Cricket . 1 July 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Ariana Dowse Joins Sunrisers" . Sunrisers Cricket. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Abtaha Maqsood Re-Signs for Sunrisers" . Sunrisers Cricket . 4 November 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Two Young Sunrisers Sign Professional Deals" . 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Sunrisers/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Sunrisers/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Sunrisers/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Sunrisers/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ a b "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Sunrisers/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 3 October 2023 .
^ a b "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Sunrisers/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 3 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Sunrisers/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 3 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Sunrisers/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 3 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Sunrisers/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 3 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Sunrisers/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 3 October 2023 .
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