2023 The Blaze (women's cricket) season

The Blaze
2023 season
CoachChris Guest
CaptainKirstie Gordon
Overseas playerSouth Africa Nadine de Klerk
South Africa Lizelle Lee
RHFTRunners-up
CECRunners-up
Most runsRHFT: Tammy Beaumont (317)
CEC: Georgie Boyce (200)
Most wicketsRHFT: Grace Ballinger (18)
CEC: Nadine de Klerk (15)
Most catchesRHFT: Marie Kelly (9)
CEC: Marie Kelly (5)
Most wicket-keeping dismissalsRHFT: Sarah Bryce (17)
CEC: Sarah Bryce (1)
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The 2023 season saw The Blaze compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. The season was the first since their rebrand as The Blaze, having previously been known as Lightning, with the team also primarily based at Trent Bridge, having previously been based at Loughborough University.[1][2] The side were runners-up in both competitions. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side finished top of the group stage, winning all seven of their matches, but lost to Southern Vipers in the final.[3][4] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished second in the group stage before beating South East Stars in the play-off, but again lost in the final to Southern Vipers.[5][6][7]

The side was captained by Kirstie Gordon and coached by Chris Guest.[8][9] They played two home matches apiece at Trent Bridge, Grace Road, John Fretwell Sporting Complex and Haslegrave Ground, as well as one apiece at the County Ground, Derby and Queen's Park.[10][11]

Squad

Departures

On 18 April 2023, it was confirmed that Bethan Ellis had left the side, joining Central Sparks.[12] Ahead of the 2023 season, it was confirmed that Katie Midwood, Ilenia Sims, Alicia Presland and Rhiannon Knowling-Davies were no longer in the side's full squad.[8]

Arrivals

On 22 November 2022, it was confirmed that Cassidy McCarthy had joined the side on a retainer contract.[8] On 20 February 2023, The Blaze announced the signing of England players Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sarah Glenn from Northern Diamonds and Central Sparks, respectively.[13] On 23 March 2023, it was announced that the side had signed Nadine de Klerk as an overseas player.[14] In September 2023, Lizelle Lee signed as an overseas player for the side's remaining Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches, replacing Nadine de Klerk.[15] In September 2023, Rhiannon Knowling-Davies returned to the full squad, first being named in a matchday squad on 9 September 2023.[16]

Personnel and contract changes

On 16 September 2022, it was announced that Lightning would be moving their regional base from Loughborough University to Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, and that the name and branding of the team would change.[1] On 11 November 2022, it was announced that the team would now be known as The Blaze.[2] On 22 November 2022, The Blaze announced the players who had signed professional contracts for the upcoming season, with Georgie Boyce and Sophie Munro signing their first such contracts with the side.[8] On 1 February 2023, The Blaze announced a further three players who had been awarded professional contracts with the side, with Grace Ballinger, Teresa Graves and Josie Groves all signing their first such contracts.[17] In April 2023, it was announced that Kirstie Gordon would be the side's new captain, replacing Kathryn Bryce.[18]

Squad list

  • Age given is at the start of The Blaze's first match of the season (22 April 2023).
Name Nationality Birth date Batting Style Bowling Style Notes
Batters
Georgie Boyce  England (1998-10-04)4 October 1998 (aged 24) Right-handed Right-arm medium
Bethany Harmer  England (2000-10-30)30 October 2000 (aged 22) Right-handed Right-arm off break
Marie Kelly  England (1996-02-09)9 February 1996 (aged 27) Right-handed Right-arm off break
Lizelle Lee  South Africa (1992-04-02)2 April 1992 (aged 31) Right-handed Right-arm medium Overseas player; September 2023
All-rounders
Kathryn Bryce  Scotland (1997-11-17)17 November 1997 (aged 25) Right-handed Right-arm medium
Nadine de Klerk  South Africa (2000-01-16)16 January 2000 (aged 23) Right-handed Right-arm medium Overseas player; April to July 2023
Teresa Graves  England (1998-10-10)10 October 1998 (aged 24) Right-handed Right-arm medium
Nat Sciver-Brunt  England (1992-08-20)20 August 1992 (aged 30) Right-handed Right-arm medium
Wicket-keepers
Tammy Beaumont  England (1991-03-11)11 March 1991 (aged 32) Right-handed —
Sarah Bryce  Scotland (2000-01-08)8 January 2000 (aged 23) Right-handed —
Ella Claridge  England (2002-09-28)28 September 2002 (aged 20) Right-handed —
Michaela Kirk  South Africa (1999-06-30)30 June 1999 (aged 23) Right-handed Right-arm off break
Bowlers
Grace Ballinger  England (2002-04-03)3 April 2002 (aged 21) Left-handed Left-arm medium
Sarah Glenn  England (1999-08-27)27 August 1999 (aged 23) Right-handed Right-arm leg break
Kirstie Gordon  England (1997-10-20)20 October 1997 (aged 25) Right-handed Slow left-arm orthodox Captain
Josie Groves  England (2004-09-05)5 September 2004 (aged 18) Right-handed Right-arm leg break
Lucy Higham  England (1997-10-17)17 October 1997 (aged 25) Right-handed Right-arm off break
Rhiannon Knowling-Davies  England Unknown Right-handed Right-arm medium Joined September 2023
Cassidy McCarthy  England (2002-07-23)23 July 2002 (aged 20) Right-handed Right-arm medium
Sophie Munro  England (2001-08-31)31 August 2001 (aged 21) Right-handed Right-arm medium

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

Season standings

Pos Team Pld W L T NR BP Pts NRR
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[5]

  advanced to the final   advanced to the play-off

Fixtures

22 April 2023
10:30
Scorecard
The Blaze
212 (46.4 overs)
v
Central Sparks
153 (48.2 overs)
Tammy Beaumont 60 (77)
Georgia Davis 3/33 (9 overs)
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
Sunrisers
159 (46 overs)
v
The Blaze
160/7 (35.2 overs)
Cordelia Griffith 43 (65)
Sarah Glenn 4/22 (10 overs)
Tammy Beaumont 64 (75)
Kate Coppack 3/24 (6 overs)
The Blaze won by 3 wickets
County Ground, Chelmsford
Umpires: Sarah Bartlett and Anthony Harris
  • Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: The Blaze 5, Sunrisers 0
1 May 2023
10:30
Scorecard
v
Match abandoned
John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Nettleworth
  • No toss.
  • No play was possible due to rain.
  • Points: The Blaze 2, North West Thunder 2
6 May 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Northern Diamonds
62 (18.1 overs)
v
The Blaze
63/6 (18.5 overs)
Bess Heath 9 (15)
Nadine de Klerk 7/33 (9.1 overs)
Marie Kelly 15 (18)
Chloe Tyron 4/16 (7.5 overs)
The Blaze won by 4 wickets
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Umpires: Jasmine Naeem and Neil Pratt
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: The Blaze 5, Northern Diamonds 0
10 May 2023
10:30
Scorecard
The Blaze
209/9 (50 overs)
v
Western Storm
23/0 (5 overs)
Nadine de Klerk 43 (62)
Chloe Skelton 2/23 (7 overs)
No result
Grace Road, Leicester
Umpires: Anna Harris and Billy Taylor
  • Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
  • No further play was possible due to rain.
  • Points: The Blaze 2, Western Storm 2
2 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
The Blaze
245 (49.5 overs)
v
Western Storm
239/7 (50 overs)
Marie Kelly 54 (74)
Nicole Harvey 3/32 (10 overs)
Alex Griffiths 67 (118)
Teresa Graves 2/28 (6 overs)
The Blaze won by 6 runs
County Ground, Bristol
Umpires: Hassan Adnan and Rose Dovey
  • Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: The Blaze 4, Western Storm 0
7 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Northern Diamonds
185 (50 overs)
v
The Blaze
189/1 (24.5 overs)
Lauren Winfield-Hill 56 (58)
Sophie Munro 3/35 (10 overs)
Tammy Beaumont 83* (62)
Katie Levick 1/40 (6 overs)
The Blaze won by 9 wickets
Queen's Park, Chesterfield
Umpires: Fiona Richards and James Middlebrook
  • Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: The Blaze 5, Northern Diamonds 0
11 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
259/7 (50 overs)
v
The Blaze
260/6 (48.2 overs)
Georgia Adams 94* (104)
Nadine de Klerk 3/48 (10 overs)
Marie Kelly 61 (81)
Linsey Smith 2/37 (10 overs)
The Blaze won by 4 wickets
Newclose County Cricket Ground, Newport
Umpires: Julia Jarvis and Rose Dovey
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: The Blaze 4, Southern Vipers 0
17 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
The Blaze
159 (46.2 overs)
v
South East Stars
161/8 (34.3 overs)
Teresa Graves 56 (96)
Freya Davies 3/28 (9 overs)
Tazmin Brits 85 (63)
Grace Ballinger 3/26 (8 overs)
South East Stars won by 2 wickets (DLS method)
John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Nettleworth
Umpires: Grace Bambury and Chris Watts
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Match reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain; South East Stars target was 159.
  • Points: South East Stars 5, The Blaze 0
22 July 2023
10:30
Scorecard
v
Match abandoned
Sedbergh School, Sedbergh
Umpires: Amy Clark and Peter Hartley
  • No toss.
  • No play was possible due to rain.
  • Points: North West Thunder 2, The Blaze 2
5 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Central Sparks
189 (49.5 overs)
v
The Blaze
193/7 (45.1 overs)
Bethan Ellis 53 (97)
Josie Groves 3/39 (10 overs)
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
South East Stars
278 (50 overs)
v
The Blaze
171 (38 overs)
Alice Davidson-Richards 101 (128)
Grace Ballinger 4/54 (10 overs)
Kirstie Gordon 40 (39)
Danielle Gregory 3/32 (7 overs)
South East Stars won by 107 runs
County Ground, Beckenham
Umpires: Grace Bambury and Surendiran Shanmugam
  • South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: South East Stars 5, The Blaze 0
13 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Sunrisers
295/5 (50 overs)
v
The Blaze
265 (48.1 overs)
Grace Scrivens 107 (136)
Teresa Graves 2/25 (6 overs)
Georgie Boyce 104 (126)
Eva Gray 4/31 (10 overs)
Sunrisers won by 30 runs
Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Hassan Adnan
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Sunrisers 4, The Blaze 0
16 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
288 (49.5 overs)
v
The Blaze
162 (39.1 overs)
Maia Bouchier 64 (68)
Grace Ballinger 4/58 (9.5 overs)
Marie Kelly 56 (62)
Mary Taylor 3/15 (7 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 126 runs
Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough
Umpires: Anthony Harris and Jasmine Naeem
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: Southern Vipers 5, The Blaze 0

Play-off

21 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
South East Stars
148 (43.5 overs)
v
The Blaze
52/2 (8.4 overs)
Ryana MacDonald-Gay 26 (48)
Marie Kelly 2/7 (3 overs)
Sarah Bryce 34* (26)
Alexa Stonehouse 1/11 (2 overs)
The Blaze won by 8 wickets (DLS method)
County Ground, Beckenham
Umpires: Grace Bambury and James Tredwell
  • South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
  • The Blaze innings reduced to 10 overs due to rain; target was 52.

Final

24 September 2023
10:30
Scorecard
The Blaze
200/8 (48 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
203/5 (40.2 overs)
Tammy Beaumont 76 (104)
Linsey Smith 3/30 (10 overs)
Emily Windsor 57* (53)
Josie Groves 3/39 (8 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 5 wickets
County Ground, Northampton
Umpires: Ben Peverall and Rose Dovey
  • Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
  • Match reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain.

Tournament statistics

Batting

Player Matches Innings Runs Average High score 100s 50s
Tammy Beaumont 7 7 317 52.83 83* 0 4
Georgie Boyce 14 13 253 21.08 104 1 0
Sarah Bryce 13 13 241 21.90 53* 0 2
Marie Kelly 12 12 239 19.91 61 0 3
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[19] Qualification: 200 runs.

Bowling

Player Matches Overs Wickets Average Economy BBI 5wi
Grace Ballinger 13 100.4 18 23.44 4.19 4/54 0
Kirstie Gordon 13 104.5 14 30.50 4.07 3/54 0
Nadine de Klerk 7 53.3 13 16.30 3.96 7/33 1
Kathryn Bryce 13 89.0 13 28.61 4.17 2/17 0
Lucy Higham 14 81.5 13 29.23 464 5/19 1
Josie Groves 6 45.0 12 20.50 5.46 3/39 0
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[20] Qualification: 10 wickets.

Charlotte Edwards Cup

Season standings

Pos Team Pld W L T NR BP Pts NRR
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[3]

  advanced to final   advanced to the semi-final

Fixtures

20 May 2023
14:30 BST
Scorecard
South East Stars
160/8 (20 overs)
v
The Blaze
161/5 (19.2 overs)
Phoebe Franklin 53 (43)
Nadine de Klerk 3/21 (3 overs)
Georgie Boyce 63* (38)
Paige Scholfield 2/26 (4 overs)
The Blaze won by 5 wickets
County Ground, Beckenham
Umpires: Chris Watts and Rose Dovey
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: The Blaze 4, South East Stars 0
25 May 2023
16:30 BST
Scorecard
North West Thunder
117/6 (20 overs)
v
The Blaze
120/7 (15.2 overs)
Liberty Heap 26 (32)
Grace Ballinger 2/23 (4 overs)
Tammy Beaumont 38 (21)
Sophie Ecclestone 2/18 (4 overs)
The Blaze won by 3 wickets
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Umpires: Naeem Ashraf and Waseem Mohammed
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: The Blaze 5, North West Thunder 0
26 May 2023
13:00 BST
Scorecard
The Blaze
212/5 (20 overs)
v
Central Sparks
156/6 (20 overs)
Nat Sciver-Brunt 96* (50)
Issy Wong 2/39 (4 overs)
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
11:00 BST
Scorecard
Southern Vipers
118 (19.3 overs)
v
The Blaze
119/5 (19.4 overs)
Georgia Adams 31 (27)
Nadine de Klerk 2/10 (3.3 overs)
Tammy Beaumont 49* (40)
Linsey Smith 2/19 (4 overs)
The Blaze won by 5 wickets
County Ground, Derby
Umpires: Hassan Adnan and Simon Widdup
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: The Blaze 4, Southern Vipers 0
2 June 2023
14:30 BST
Scorecard
Northern Diamonds
129/7 (20 overs)
v
The Blaze
133/4 (15.4 overs)
Lauren Winfield-Hill 40 (47)
Nadine de Klerk 3/31 (4 overs)
Sarah Bryce 67* (43)
Abigail Glen 2/23 (3 overs)
The Blaze won by 6 wickets
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Umpires: Joanne Ibbotson and Simon Widdup
  • Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: The Blaze 5, Northern Diamonds 0
4 June 2023
11:00 BST
Scorecard
The Blaze
198/6 (20 overs)
v
Sunrisers
114 (20 overs)
Nat Sciver-Brunt 58 (30)
Eva Gray 2/29 (3 overs)
Grace Scrivens 20 (26)
Sarah Glenn 2/9 (3 overs)
The Blaze won by 84 runs
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Umpires: Anthony Harris and James Tredwell
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Points: The Blaze 5, Sunrisers 0
7 June 2023
14:30 BST
Scorecard
Western Storm
134/7 (20 overs)
v
The Blaze
137/3 (18.4 overs)
Emma Corney 23 (32)
Kathryn Bryce 2/17 (4 overs)
Kathryn Bryce 54* (37)
Claire Nicholas 2/24 (4 overs)
The Blaze won by 7 wickets
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Umpires: Anna Harris and Ben Peverall
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
  • Points: The Blaze 4, Western Storm 0

Final

10 & 11 June 2023
16:00 BST
Scorecard
The Blaze
114/8 (20 overs)
v
Southern Vipers
118/3 (14.2 overs)
Marie Kelly 26* (36)
Georgia Adams 2/20 (4 overs)
Danni Wyatt 50 (28)
Lucy Higham 1/16 (2 overs)
Southern Vipers won by 7 wickets
New Road, Worcester
Umpires: Anna Harris and Sue Redfern
Player of the match: Anya Shrubsole (Southern Vipers)
  • The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
  • Rain interrupted The Blaze innings at 53/4 from 9.3 overs on 10 June. Play resumed on the reserve day on 11 June.

Tournament statistics

Batting

Player Matches Innings Runs Average High score 100s 50s
Georgie Boyce 8 8 200 28.57 63* 0 1
Nat Sciver-Brunt 4 4 194 64.66 96* 0 2
Tammy Beaumont 6 6 191 38.20 49* 0 0
Sarah Bryce 8 6 115 23.00 67* 0 1
Marie Kelly 8 8 115 19.16 26* 0 0
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[21] Qualification: 100 runs.

Bowling

Player Matches Overs Wickets Average Economy BBI 5wi
Nadine de Klerk 8 28.3 15 11.40 6.00 3/21 0
Sophie Munro 5 12.2 6 15.00 7.29 2/18 0
Sarah Glenn 5 18.0 6 16.00 5.33 2/9 0
Nat Sciver-Brunt 4 13.0 6 19.66 9.07 2/16 0
Grace Ballinger 8 22.0 6 27.50 7.50 2/23 0
Kirstie Gordon 7 26.0 6 28.16 6.50 3/29 0
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[22] Qualification: 5 wickets.

Season statistics

Batting

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
Matches Innings Runs High score Average Strike rate 100s 50s Matches Innings Runs High score Average Strike rate 100s 50s
Grace Ballinger 13 7 21 11* 21.00 48.83 0 0 8 – – – – – – –
Tammy Beaumont 7 7 317 83* 52.83 85.21 0 4 6 6 191 49* 38.20 142.53 0 0
Georgie Boyce 14 13 253 104 21.08 66.57 1 0 8 8 200 63* 28.57 123.45 0 1
Kathryn Bryce 13 11 177 51 16.09 70.51 0 1 7 7 97 54* 16.16 103.19 0 0
Sarah Bryce 13 13 241 53* 21.90 69.45 0 2 8 6 115 67* 23.00 127.77 0 1
Ella Claridge 4 3 58 33 19.33 71.60 0 0 – – – – – – – –
Nadine de Klerk 7 7 104 43 20.80 63.80 0 0 8 7 83 21* 20.75 115.27 0 0
Sarah Glenn 4 4 79 38 26.33 80.61 0 0 5 5 81 43* 27.00 112.50 0 0
Kirstie Gordon 13 8 118 40 29.50 57.84 0 0 7 1 3 3* – 150.00 0 0
Teresa Graves 7 6 118 56 19.66 57.84 0 1 – – – – – – – –
Josie Groves 6 4 28 13 9.33 82.35 0 0 3 – – – – – – –
Bethany Harmer 1 1 11 11 11.00 52.38 0 0 1 1 12 12 12.00 70.58 0 0
Lucy Higham 14 11 86 24 8.60 52.76 0 0 8 2 6 6 6.00 54.54 0 0
Marie Kelly 12 12 239 61 19.91 74.45 0 3 8 8 115 26* 19.16 100.00 0 0
Michaela Kirk 5 4 91 40 22.75 67.91 0 0 2 1 0 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Lizelle Lee 6 6 75 40 12.50 104.16 0 0 – – – – – – – –
Cassidy McCarthy 2 1 12 12 12.00 92.30 0 0 – – – – – – – –
Sophie Munro 12 9 183 41 26.14 55.96 0 0 5 3 21 12* 21.00 131.25 0 0
Nat Sciver-Brunt 1 1 66 66* – 92.95 0 1 4 4 194 96* 64.66 174.77 0 2
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[23][24]

Bowling

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
Matches Overs Wickets Average Economy BBI 5wi Matches Overs Wickets Average Economy BBI 5wi
Grace Ballinger 13 100.4 18 23.44 4.19 4/54 0 8 22.0 6 27.50 7.50 2/23 0
Kathryn Bryce 13 89.0 13 28.61 4.17 2/17 0 7 12.0 4 17.75 5.91 2/17 0
Nadine de Klerk 7 53.3 13 16.30 3.96 7/33 1 8 28.3 15 11.40 6.00 3/21 0
Sarah Glenn 4 19.0 5 10.00 2.63 4/22 0 5 18.0 6 16.00 5.33 2/9 0
Kirstie Gordon 13 104.5 14 30.50 4.07 3/54 0 7 26.0 6 28.16 6.50 2/29 0
Teresa Graves 7 28.5 5 31.20 5.41 2/25 0 – – – – – – –
Josie Groves 6 45.0 12 20.50 5.46 3/39 0 3 6.0 1 45.00 7.50 1/14 0
Lucy Higham 14 81.5 13 29.23 4.64 5/19 1 8 15.0 3 31.00 6.20 1/6 0
Marie Kelly 12 10.0 3 20.00 6.00 2/7 0 8 1.0 0 – 8.00 – 0
Cassidy McCarthy 2 14.0 2 30.50 4.35 2/17 0 – – – – – – –
Sophie Munro 12 35.0 8 21.75 4.97 3/35 0 5 12.2 6 15.00 7.29 2/18 0
Nat Sciver-Brunt 1 – – – – – – 4 13.0 6 19.66 9.07 2/16 0
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[23][24]

Fielding

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
Matches Innings Catches Matches Innings Catches
Grace Ballinger 13 13 3 8 8 0
Tammy Beaumont 7 7 2 6 6 1
Georgie Boyce 14 14 4 8 8 2
Kathryn Bryce 13 13 5 7 7 2
Ella Claridge 4 4 3 – – –
Nadine de Klerk 7 7 2 8 8 1
Sarah Glenn 4 4 1 5 5 2
Kirstie Gordon 13 13 6 7 7 3
Teresa Graves 7 7 0 – – –
Josie Groves 6 6 1 3 3 0
Bethany Harmer 1 1 0 1 1 0
Lucy Higham 14 14 6 8 8 1
Marie Kelly 12 12 9 8 8 5
Michaela Kirk 5 5 4 2 2 1
Lizelle Lee 6 5 0 – – –
Cassidy McCarthy 2 2 0 – – –
Sophie Munro 12 12 3 5 5 1
Nat Sciver-Brunt 1 1 1 4 4 0
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[25][26]

Wicket-keeping

Player Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Charlotte Edwards Cup
Matches Innings Catches Stumpings Matches Innings Catches Stumpings
Sarah Bryce 13 13 12 5 8 8 0 1
Lizelle Lee 6 1 1 1 – – – –
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[27][28]

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