Bowler Hits Winning Runs to Seal Tense Chase, as 16-Year-Old Corteen-Coleman Takes Three
In a thrilling Charlotte Edwards Cup encounter at the Spitfire Ground in Canterbury, the Central Sparks edged past the South East Stars by three wickets. The match witnessed a dynamic performance from both teams, with the Sparks emerging victorious in the final over.
Opting to bat first, the Stars were limited to 122 for 8, with Sophia Dunkley top-scoring with a 58-run knock off 49 deliveries. Seamer Emily Arlott was the star of the Sparks’ bowling attack, claiming a hat-trick and finishing with impressive figures of 4 for 21. Teenage spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman also impressed, taking 3 for 14 for the Stars.
In the chase, the Sparks’ skipper Eve Jones played a crucial knock of 43, forging a vital 59-run partnership with Courtney Webb. However, the game went down to the wire, with the Sparks needing 8 runs off the final over. Arlott then stepped up, hitting the first two deliveries of the over from Tash Farrant for boundaries to seal the victory with four balls to spare, finishing unbeaten on 19.
“The match held special significance for the players, with six Kent-raised stars representing the Stars in their final scheduled appearance at the Spitfire Ground. The crowd of 1,277 witnessed an enthralling contest, with the Sparks’ resilience and Arlott’s late heroics ensuring they emerged victorious in a tense finish.”
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