Cricket Report: Central Sparks Triumph Over Southern Vipers in Charlotte Edwards Cup
In a battle between two already-qualified teams for the Charlotte Edwards Cup Finals Day, Central Sparks emerged victorious, defeating Southern Vipers by 5 wickets at New Road, Worcester.
Despite Southern Vipers boasting five current England internationals in their lineup, they were bowled out for a mere 98 runs in 17.5 overs. Sparks’ bowlers showcased their depth, with Grace Potts, Katie George, Bethan Ellis, and Ria Fackrell each claiming two wickets apiece to dismantle the Vipers’ batting order. Rhianna Southby top-scored for the visitors with 19 runs.
“The 100-ball cricket schedule has been heating up, and this clash between the two qualified teams for the Finals Day provided an exciting glimpse into the high-quality club cricket on display.”
Chasing a modest target, Central Sparks made light work of the run chase, reaching 99/5 in 16.5 overs. Davina Perrin got the Sparks’ innings off to a brisk start, scoring 26 off 17 balls, while Amy Jones contributed a useful 26 from 29 deliveries to guide her team to victory with 31 balls to spare.
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