2024 The Blaze (women's cricket) season English cricket season
The 2024 season saw The Blaze compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup . The season was their second since their rebrand as The Blaze, having previously been known as Lightning.[ 1] In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side finished top of the group stage, winning nine of their ten matches, before defeating Central Sparks in the semi-finals and South East Stars in the final to win their first ever trophy.[ 2] [ 3] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished fifth in the group, winning seven of their fourteen matches.[ 4]
The side was captained by Kirstie Gordon and coached by Chris Guest.[ 5] They played four home matches at Trent Bridge , two apiece at Grace Road , the County Ground, Derby and Queen's Park, Chesterfield and one apiece at Haslegrave Ground and Lindum Sports Club Ground .[ 6] [ 7]
Squad
Departures
On 22 May 2024, it was announced that the side had loaned out Sophie Munro to Sunrisers for the Charlotte Edwards Cup.[ 8] Munro's loan was later extended until the end of July, and later extended again until the end of the season.[ 9] [ 10]
Arrivals
On 20 December 2023, it was announced that The Blaze had signed Scarlett Hughes from Sunrisers .[ 11] On 11 January 2024, it was announced that The Blaze had signed Nadine de Klerk as an overseas player for the entire 2024 season. de Klerk had previously played for the side in 2023.[ 12] On 17 April 2024, the side announced the signing of Heather Graham as an overseas replacement for de Klerk in June and July.[ 13] On 19 April 2024, it was announced that the side had signed Daisy Mullan on loan from North West Thunder for the opening six rounds of the 2024 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy .[ 14] On the same day, Bethan Gammon and Prisha Thanawala were included in a matchday squad for the first time.[ 15] On 26 April 2024, Bella Howarth was named in a matchday squad for the first time.[ 16] On 30 April 2024, Brianna Ray was named in a matchday squad for the first time.[ 17] On 18 June 2024, Rhiannon Knowling-Davies was included in a matchday squad for the first time.[ 18] On 16 August 2024, the side announced the signing of Orla Prendergast as an overseas player for the remainder of the season, replacing the injured Nadine de Klerk.[ 19] On 2 September 2024, it was announced that the side had signed Charley Phillips on loan from Sunrisers until the end of the season.[ 20]
Squad list
Age given is at the start of The Blaze's first match of the season (20 April 2024).
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
Season standings
advanced to the Semi-finals
Fixtures
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Central Sparks 5, The Blaze 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: South East Stars 5, The Blaze 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: Sunrisers 5, The Blaze 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 4, Northern Diamonds 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: North West Thunder 4, The Blaze 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: The Blaze 4, Western Storm 0
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bowl.
Match reduced to 44 overs per side due to rain.
Points: The Blaze 5, South East Stars 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, The Blaze 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: The Blaze 4, Western Storm 0
No result Lindum Sports Club Ground, Lincoln Umpires: Naeem Ashraf and Sophie McLelland
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bowl.
Match reduced to 30 overs per side due to rain.
No further play possible due to rain.
Points: The Blaze 2, Northern Diamonds 2
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: The Blaze 4, Southern Vipers 0
The Blaze won by 6 wickets County Ground , Derby Umpires: Joanne Ibbotson and Surendiran Shanmugam
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 4, Sunrisers 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
Points: The Blaze 4, North West Thunder 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: Central Sparks 4, The Blaze 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 21] Qualification: 200 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 22] Qualification: 10 wickets.
Charlotte Edwards Cup
Season standings
advanced to the Semi-finals
Fixtures
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: The Blaze 4, Southern Vipers 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: The Blaze 4, Northern Diamonds 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: The Blaze 4, North West Thunder 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: The Blaze 4, Central Sparks 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 5, North West Thunder 0
Western Storm won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 5, Western Storm 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: The Blaze 4, Northern Diamonds 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bowl.
Points: The Blaze 5, Sunrisers 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: South East Stars 5, The Blaze 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 4, Central Sparks 0
Semi-final
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bowl.
Final
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bowl.
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 23] Qualification: 150 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 24] Qualification: 10 wickets.
Season statistics
Batting
Bowling
Fielding
Wicket-keeping
References
^ "Trent Bridge - Based Women's Regional Team Announced as 'The Blaze' " . England and Wales Cricket Board. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ a b "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2024 - Points Table" . ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Bryce sisters star as Blaze lift Charlotte Edwards Cup" . ESPN Cricinfo. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ a b "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2024 - Points Table" . ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "The Blaze/Players and Staff" . Trent Bridge . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2024 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2024 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Sunrisers Sign Sophie Munro On Loan" . Sunrisers Cricket. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Sophie Munro Extends Sunrisers Loan" . Sunrisers Cricket. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Squad and Preview: Sunrisers v Diamonds (26 August)" . Sunrisers Cricket. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Blaze Bolstered with Signing of Hughes" . Trent Bridge . 20 December 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "De Klerk Commits to Blaze for 2024 Campaign" . Trent Bridge . 11 January 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Graham Signs As Temporary Overseas Replacement" . Trent Bridge . 17 April 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Mullan Signs for Five-Game Stint" . Trent Bridge. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Skipper Set on Learning From Season Opener" . Trent Bridge. 19 April 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Claridge Out to Make Most of Extended Opportunity" . Trent Bridge. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Higham Highlights Excitement at Taking to Turf" . Trent Bridge. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Bryce Eyes Momentum For Finals Day" . Trent Bridge. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Prendergast Joins for 50-Over Run-In" . Trent Bridge. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Charley Phillips Joins The Blaze on Loan for the Remainder of the 2024 Season" . Sunrisers Cricket. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2024 - The Blaze/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2024 - The Blaze/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2024 - The Blaze/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2024 - The Blaze/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ a b "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2024 - The Blaze/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ a b "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2024 - The Blaze/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2024 - The Blaze/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2024 - The Blaze/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2024 - The Blaze/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2024 - The Blaze/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2024 .
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