Monday, 20 August 2007
NatWest Women's Series 2007 - 3rd ODI at Derbyshire CCC
International Women’s Cricket returns to Derbyshire CCC for the second consecutive year as England Women take on New Zealand in the third ODI of the 2007 NatWest Women’s Series on Thursday August 23.
The international fixture is hugely anticipated as it is the only floodlit match of the whole series, providing a unique atmosphere for players and spectators alike.
At present, the White Ferns (New Zealand) are leading the NatWest Women’s Series 1-0 after securing a 21-run victory at Taunton in the first game. The second match, at Stratford-Upon-Avon, was called off due to bad weather, reducing the series to five matches.
England captain Charlotte Edwards commented: “We were really disappointed to lose the first NatWest Women’s ODI at Taunton because we threw it away at the end. We were always in with a chance, but we lost key wickets leaving us 21 runs short. However, we’ll definitely take some positives from the performance; namely Jenny Gunn who top scored with 73.
“It’s a real shame we didn’t get to play at Stratford-Upon-Avon because of the weather as we’ve got some great memories from there from 2005 when we beat the Australians in an ODI for the first time in 12 years. The rain just made the pitch unplayable and prevented a ball being bowled.
“We’re really excited at the prospect of a floodlit fixture at Derby. It provides a great atmosphere for the players and our supporters and if we get the weather, it’ll be a great night.
“New Zealand are a tough side to play against, and this is a must-win fixture for the girls. We’re intent on lifting the NatWest Women’s Series Trophy, so we need to play to the best of our ability in the remaining games and get the results.”
Ahead of the fixture, which starts at 2.30pm, a Chance to Shine Final will be held on the outfield at the county ground. The players involved will consist of four Midlands teams who have played in County Finals this season. The match will start at 10am.
Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and free for Under 16s. For tickets visit http://www.ecb.co.uk/womens.
NatWest Women’s Series 2007
Remaining Fixtures:
Thurs August 23rd 3rd NatWest ODI v New Zealand (Floodlit) DERBY CCC
Sun August 26th 4th NatWest ODI v New Zealand BLACKPOOL CC
Mon August 27th 5th NatWest ODI v New Zealand BLACKPOOL CC
Thurs August 30 6th NatWest ODI v New Zealand SHENLEY
For further information contact ECB Communications Department on 0207 432 1200.
The international fixture is hugely anticipated as it is the only floodlit match of the whole series, providing a unique atmosphere for players and spectators alike.
At present, the White Ferns (New Zealand) are leading the NatWest Women’s Series 1-0 after securing a 21-run victory at Taunton in the first game. The second match, at Stratford-Upon-Avon, was called off due to bad weather, reducing the series to five matches.
England captain Charlotte Edwards commented: “We were really disappointed to lose the first NatWest Women’s ODI at Taunton because we threw it away at the end. We were always in with a chance, but we lost key wickets leaving us 21 runs short. However, we’ll definitely take some positives from the performance; namely Jenny Gunn who top scored with 73.
“It’s a real shame we didn’t get to play at Stratford-Upon-Avon because of the weather as we’ve got some great memories from there from 2005 when we beat the Australians in an ODI for the first time in 12 years. The rain just made the pitch unplayable and prevented a ball being bowled.
“We’re really excited at the prospect of a floodlit fixture at Derby. It provides a great atmosphere for the players and our supporters and if we get the weather, it’ll be a great night.
“New Zealand are a tough side to play against, and this is a must-win fixture for the girls. We’re intent on lifting the NatWest Women’s Series Trophy, so we need to play to the best of our ability in the remaining games and get the results.”
Ahead of the fixture, which starts at 2.30pm, a Chance to Shine Final will be held on the outfield at the county ground. The players involved will consist of four Midlands teams who have played in County Finals this season. The match will start at 10am.
Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and free for Under 16s. For tickets visit http://www.ecb.co.uk/womens.
NatWest Women’s Series 2007
Remaining Fixtures:
Thurs August 23rd 3rd NatWest ODI v New Zealand (Floodlit) DERBY CCC
Sun August 26th 4th NatWest ODI v New Zealand BLACKPOOL CC
Mon August 27th 5th NatWest ODI v New Zealand BLACKPOOL CC
Thurs August 30 6th NatWest ODI v New Zealand SHENLEY
For further information contact ECB Communications Department on 0207 432 1200.
Labels: cricket, international series
2nd One Day international cancelled
2nd NatWest ODI England v New Zealand, Stratford-Upon-Avon Due to the continuous bad weather and heavy overnight rain at Stratford-Upon-Avon CC, the 2nd NatWest Women’s ODI between England and New Zealand has been cancelled.
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Friday, 3 August 2007
NatWest Women's International Series
Charlotte Edwards, the England Women’s Captain yesterday launched the NatWest Women’s Series and the NatWest Women’s International Twenty20s against New Zealand in Blackpool. She was joined by newly-appointed vice-captain Nicky Shaw and new head coach Mark Dobson.Having played New Zealand twice in February in the Quadrangular Series in India, the two sides will once again compete over the course of six one-day Internationals. Edwards commented: “We are all really looking forward to the NatWest Women’s Series in August against New Zealand. We played them recently and had some indifferent results now is our chance to show our capabilities.
“The girls have just finished our domestic season with some impressive performances throughout the Super 4s and LV County Championships and confident we can carry this form through into the Internationals. It’s a really exciting time for the players, having a whole new invigorated management team with plenty of enthusiasm and new ideas. It’s going to be an exciting summer and we can’t wait for it to get started.”
With a new coach in place England will be keen to impress, with everyone wanting to display their talent. Shaw is desperate to play on the International stage after missing the winter through a cruciate ligament injury: “I can’t wait to be back in the team playing alongside all the talented players we’ve got.”
The all-rounder believes that the series will be one of the closest witnessed for a while: “We are two equally balanced teams and there will be a lot of quality cricket played. I am backing England to put in some fantastic team and individual performances. The main priorities though are to win, entertain the crowds and make excellent viewing for our supporters.”
On being made vice-captain she commented: “I felt a great sense of pride and excitement. I am really looking forward to working with Charlotte and the new management team.”
The International Series kicks off with three NatWest Women’s International Twenty20s, the first two of which will take place at Bath CC on August 12 and August 13. It will be the first time that International cricket has been played in the Spa town. The final NatWest Women’s International Twenty20 match will be played at Taunton; the Home of Women’s Cricket on August 16 and will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports.
The first ODI in the NatWest Women’s Series also takes place in Taunton on August 17. From there both teams head to Stratford-upon-Avon for the second NatWest ODI of the series on Sunday August 19. Derbyshire CCC hosts the series only floodlit fixture on August 23, before the teams head north to the seaside resort of Blackpool over August Bank Holiday weekend.
The final match of the series will be played at Shenley CC on August 30.
Fixtures:
NatWest Women’s International Twenty20 Matches
1st Twenty20 v New Zealand Sunday August 12 Bath CC 3.30pm start
2nd Twenty20 v New Zealand Monday August 13 Bath CC 5.30pm start
3rd Twenty20 v New Zealand Thursday August 16 Taunton 5.40pm start
NatWest Women’s Series
1st NatWest ODI Friday August 17 Taunton 10.45am start
2nd NatWest ODI Sunday August 19 Stratford-Upon-Avon 10.45am start
3rd NatWest ODI Thursday August 23 Derbyshire CCC 2.30pm start
4th NatWest ODI Sunday August 26 Blackpool CC 10.45am start
5th NatWest ODI Monday August 27 Blackpool CC 10.45am start
6th NatWest ODI Thursday August 30 Shenley CC 10.45am start
Sky Sports will televise live the two internationals at Taunton.
For tickets and further information visit www.ecb.co.uk/womens
For further information contact the ECB Communications Department on 0207 4321200
Labels: cricket
Wednesday, 25 July 2007
LV County Championship update
Kent captain Charlotte Edwards returns to the home of women's cricket in Taunton next week in staunch defence of the LV Women's County Championship after a convincing start to their 2007 campaign.
After three games, Kent head up Division One but Sussex, led by former England captain Clare Connor, are in hot pursuit and full of expectation of causing an upset over the next three days of the championship, to be held at six grounds around Taunton.
Kent's Edwards to defend title
Kent open up their finals round matches against third-placed Nottinghamshire on July 24, followed by Lancashire on July 25 and Sussex on July 26 for what could be a repeat of last year’s 'winner takes all' match.
However, Nottinghamshire captain Jenny Gunn will be keen for her side to maintain their steady start to the campaign and fight Kent and Sussex all the way for the crown of LV County Champions.
In Division Two, any one of four teams are still in with a chance of promotion. Somerset must close the 22 point gap between them and Isa Guha’s unbeaten Berkshire side if they are resume their place in the top division. Bottom placed Yorkshire will be looking for a strong start to the week to erase the memories of their past three matches and haul themselves out of the relegation zone.
With three further games still to be played over three days there is all the play for as the race for a place in Division One reaches boiling point.
Division Three remains the tightest of the groups so far. Warwickshire, Middlesex and Cheshire are all in the running for promotion while Staffordshire will want to avoid the ignominy of relegation to the LV County Challenge Cup. Warwickshire will look to continue their form from the last few years by gaining back-to-back promotions, this time to Division Two, having won the LV County Challenge Cup in 2006.
Gill McConway, Executive Director of Women’s Cricket commented: “I can’t wait for this year’s LV County Championships to start. Hosting it at the Home of Women’s Cricket is unbelievable. We are privileged to have six superb grounds in Taunton to hold the final rounds.
"The partnership that is evolving between Somerset County Cricket Club and Taunton town is helping to raise the profile of women’s cricket throughout the region. I wish all the 12 teams participating luck for what promises to be one of the most closely fought LV County Championships for years.”
At the half-way stage Claire Taylor of Berkshire tops the highest runs, having accumulated 141 at an average of 47 in her three innings, including a highest score of 59.
Emily Drumm of Kent and Elwyn Campbell of Somerset lie second with 115 runs each, at an average of 115 and 33 respectively. On the bowling front, Surrey captain Sarah Clarke has claimed nine scalps at under 10 each, while Anya Shrubsole of Somerset, Isa Guha of Berkshire and Kathryn Cross of Lancashire all have eight wickets apiece.
Click below for fixtures and tables:
LV Womens County Championship (56 KB, word document)
After three games, Kent head up Division One but Sussex, led by former England captain Clare Connor, are in hot pursuit and full of expectation of causing an upset over the next three days of the championship, to be held at six grounds around Taunton.
Kent's Edwards to defend title
Kent open up their finals round matches against third-placed Nottinghamshire on July 24, followed by Lancashire on July 25 and Sussex on July 26 for what could be a repeat of last year’s 'winner takes all' match.
However, Nottinghamshire captain Jenny Gunn will be keen for her side to maintain their steady start to the campaign and fight Kent and Sussex all the way for the crown of LV County Champions.
In Division Two, any one of four teams are still in with a chance of promotion. Somerset must close the 22 point gap between them and Isa Guha’s unbeaten Berkshire side if they are resume their place in the top division. Bottom placed Yorkshire will be looking for a strong start to the week to erase the memories of their past three matches and haul themselves out of the relegation zone.
With three further games still to be played over three days there is all the play for as the race for a place in Division One reaches boiling point.
Division Three remains the tightest of the groups so far. Warwickshire, Middlesex and Cheshire are all in the running for promotion while Staffordshire will want to avoid the ignominy of relegation to the LV County Challenge Cup. Warwickshire will look to continue their form from the last few years by gaining back-to-back promotions, this time to Division Two, having won the LV County Challenge Cup in 2006.
Gill McConway, Executive Director of Women’s Cricket commented: “I can’t wait for this year’s LV County Championships to start. Hosting it at the Home of Women’s Cricket is unbelievable. We are privileged to have six superb grounds in Taunton to hold the final rounds.
"The partnership that is evolving between Somerset County Cricket Club and Taunton town is helping to raise the profile of women’s cricket throughout the region. I wish all the 12 teams participating luck for what promises to be one of the most closely fought LV County Championships for years.”
At the half-way stage Claire Taylor of Berkshire tops the highest runs, having accumulated 141 at an average of 47 in her three innings, including a highest score of 59.
Emily Drumm of Kent and Elwyn Campbell of Somerset lie second with 115 runs each, at an average of 115 and 33 respectively. On the bowling front, Surrey captain Sarah Clarke has claimed nine scalps at under 10 each, while Anya Shrubsole of Somerset, Isa Guha of Berkshire and Kathryn Cross of Lancashire all have eight wickets apiece.
Click below for fixtures and tables:
LV Womens County Championship (56 KB, word document)
Labels: cricket
Friday, 25 May 2007
England vs New Zealand - Summer tour
This year the England women's cricket team face New Zealand in the NatWest Women’s Series - and for the first time you can buy tickets to matches directly from the ECB. Tickets are £5 for adults and free for children.
Warm-up matches
- Tuesday August 7: South Africa v England Development XI, Taunton School
- Wed August 8: MCC v New Zealand, venue TBC; South Africa v England Development XI, Taunton School
- Fri August 10: Mini Twenty20 competition, Taunton School (South Africa, New Zealand and two England XI teams).
All matches will start at 10.45am and the Twenty20 competition will begin at 10am.
NatWest Women’s International Twenty20
- Sunday August 12: 1st Twenty20 v New Zealand, Bath CC
- Monday August 13: 2nd Twenty20 v New Zealand, Bath CC
- Thursday August 16: 3rd Twenty20 v New Zealand, Taunton (Sky Sports)
The first Twenty20 will start at 3.30pm, the second match at 5.30pm and the final one will begin at 5.40pm.
NatWest Women’s Series
- Fri August 17: 1st NatWest ODI v New Zealand, Taunton (Sky Sports)
- Sun August 19: 2nd NatWest ODI v New Zealand, Stratford CC
- Thurs August 23: 3rd NatWest ODI v New Zealand, Derby (Floodlit)
- Sun August 26: 4th NatWest ODI v New Zealand, Blackpool CC
- Mon August 27: 5th NatWest ODI v New Zealand, Blackpool
- Thurs August 30: 6th NatWest ODI v New Zealand, Shenley
All matches will start at 10.45am, with the exception of the Floodlit game at Derby which will start at 2.30pm.
On Sunday August 12: England Disabilities will play a Twenty20 game prior to the 1st NatWest Women’s International Twenty20 at Bath CC. Start time 11am.
For further information, visit http://ecb.co.uk/womens/international/womens-international-tickets-now-on-sale,12694,EN.html to purchase tickets. A document on travel information is also available. The tour is sponsored by
Labels: cricket, cup competitions, events, team sport
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