English cricket season
The 2023 season saw Western Storm compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup . In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side won three of their seven matches, finishing sixth in the group.[ 1] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished bottom of the group, winning two of their fourteen matches.[ 2]
The side was captained by Sophie Luff and coached by Trevor Griffin .[ 3] They played four home matches at the County Ground, Taunton , three at the County Ground, Bristol , two at Sophia Gardens , and one apiece at College Ground, Cheltenham and Millfield School .[ 4] [ 5]
Squad
Departures
On 3 November 2022, it was announced that Katie George had left the side, signing for Central Sparks .[ 6] On 4 November 2022, it was announced that Fi Morris had left the side, joining North West Thunder .[ 7] On 7 November 2022, it was announced that Georgia Hennessy had left the side to pursue opportunities outside cricket.[ 8] Ahead of the 2023 season, it was confirmed that Lauren Parfitt , Bethan Gammon and Emily Geach had left the side.[ 3] [ 9]
Arrivals
Ahead of the 2023 season, the side's squad for the season was announced, confirming that Isobel Patel , Rebecca Odgers and Isla Thomson had been added to the squad.[ 3] On 27 April 2023, the side announced the signing of Orla Prendergast as an overseas player for the months of May and June.[ 10] On 2 July 2023, it was announced that the side had signed Piepa Cleary as an overseas player, for three Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches.[ 11] In July 2023, the side signed Phoebe Graham on loan from North West Thunder for four Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches.[ 12] On 4 September 2023, the side announced the signing of Gemma Lane on a pay-as-you-play contract.[ 13]
Personnel and contract changes
On 7 November 2022, it was announced that Fran Wilson , Chloe Skelton , Sophia Smale and Lauren Filer had signed their first professional contracts with the side.[ 8] On 13 March 2023, it was announced that Niamh Holland had signed her first professional contract with the side.[ 14] On 20 April 2023, it was announced that Emma Corney had signed her first professional contract with the side.[ 15]
Squad list
Age given is at the start of Western Storm's first match of the season (22 April 2023).
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 2]
advanced to the final
advanced to the play-off
Fixtures
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 36 overs per side due to rain.
Points: Northern Diamonds 5, Western Storm 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Western Storm 4, North West Thunder 0
South East Stars won by 207 runs County Ground , Bristol Umpires: Anthony Harris and Sophie McLelland
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: South East Stars 5, Western Storm 0
No toss.
No play was possible due to rain.
Points: Southern Vipers 2, Western Storm 2
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
No further play was possible due to rain.
Points: The Blaze 2, Western Storm 2
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Points: The Blaze 4, Western Storm 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
No play was possible due to rain.
Points: Central Sparks 2, Western Storm 2
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain; Southern Vipers target was 238.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, Western Storm 0
South East Stars won the toss and elected to field.
No further play was possible due to rain.
Points: South East Stars 2, Western Storm 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
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 43 overs per side due to rain.
Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Western Storm 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Central Sparks 4, Western Storm 0
Western Storm won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: North West Thunder 5, Western Storm 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 16] Qualification: 200 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 17] Qualification: 10 wickets.
Charlotte Edwards Cup
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 1]
advanced to final
advanced to the semi-final
Fixtures
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Western Storm 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Western Storm 4, North West Thunder 0
Western Storm won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, Western Storm 0
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Points: South East Stars 4, Western Storm 0
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Western Storm 4, Sunrisers 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Western Storm 4, Central Sparks 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
Points: The Blaze 4, Western Storm 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 18] Qualification: 100 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 19] Qualification: 5 wickets.
Season statistics
Batting
Bowling
Fielding
Wicket-keeping
References
^ a b "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2023/Tables" . England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 25 September 2023 .
^ a b "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023" . England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ a b c "Squad" . Western Storm . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2023 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Professional Contracts Handed to Central Sparks Stars" . Central Sparks . 3 November 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Thunder sign Naomi Dattani, Fi Morris and Tara Norris to strengthen squad" . Lancashire Cricket. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ a b "Storm confirm 8 contracts" . Western Storm. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "2023 Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy Preview: Storm v Diamonds" . Western Storm . 21 April 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Orla joins Storm" . Western Storm . 27 April 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Storm Sign Piepa Cleary" . Western Storm. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Storm sign Phoebe Graham on Loan" . Western Storm. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "2023 Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy Preview: Sunrisers v Storm" . Western Storm. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Niamh signs first pro contract" . Western Storm. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "First Pro Contract for Emma" . Western Storm. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Western Storm/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Western Storm/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Chalotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Western Storm/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Western Storm/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ a b "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Western Storm/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ a b "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Western Storm/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Western Storm/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Western Storm/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Western Storm/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Western Storm/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 20 September 2023 .
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