2023 Southern Vipers season
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| 2023 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | Charlotte Edwards | ||
| Captain | Georgia Adams | ||
| Overseas player |  Nicole Faltum Maitlan Brown | ||
| RHFT | Champions | ||
| CEC | Champions | ||
| Most runs | RHFT: Georgia Adams (546) CEC: Danni Wyatt (249) | ||
| Most wickets | RHFT: Georgia Adams (20) CEC: Anya Shrubsole (13) & Linsey Smith (13) | ||
| Most catches | RHFT: Georgia Adams (11) CEC: Georgia Elwiss (7) | ||
| Most wicket-keeping dismissals | RHFT: Rhianna Southby (15) CEC: Nicole Faltum (10) | ||
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The 2023 season saw Southern Vipers compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. The side won both competitions, completing the domestic double: in the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side finished second in the group before defeating North West Thunder in the play-off and The Blaze in the final, whilst in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy the side won the initial group stage before again defeating The Blaze in the final.[1][2][3][4]
The side was captained by Georgia Adams and coached by Charlotte Edwards.[5] They played four home matches at the Rose Bowl, three at the County Ground, Hove, two at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, and one apiece at Newclose County Cricket Ground and Falkland Cricket Club.[6][7]
Departures
On 4 November 2022, it was announced that Paige Scholfield and Tara Norris had left the side, joining South East Stars and North West Thunder respectively.[8] On 9 December 2022, Carla Rudd announced her retirement from all forms of cricket.[9] On 21 April 2023, the side announced their squad for the season, confirming the departures of Ella Chandler, Ariana Dowse and Gemma Lane.[10] On 4 June 2023, it was announced that Chloe Hill had joined South East Stars on loan for June and July.[11] After the end of the Charlotte Edwards Cup on 11 June 2023, Anya Shrubsole announced her retirement from regional cricket.[12] On 31 August 2023, Chloe Hill's loan to South East Stars was renewed for the remainder of the season.[13]
Arrivals
On 2 November 2022, it was announced that Linsey Smith had joined the side from Northern Diamonds, and had signed a professional contract. Smith had previously played for Vipers during the Women's Cricket Super League in 2016 and 2017.[14] On 7 November 2022, it was announced that the side had signed Chloe Hill (who had previously been signed on loan in 2022) and Rhianna Southby, from Central Sparks and South East Stars respectively.[15] On 21 April 2023, the side announced their squad for the season, confirming the addition of Sophie Mitchelmore.[10] On 5 May 2023, it was confirmed that Nicole Faltum had joined the side as an overseas player.[16] On 1 July 2023, Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove and Megan Sturge were all named in a matchday squad for the first time.[17] On 6 July 2023, the side announced the signing of Maitlan Brown as an overseas player, for four Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches.[18]
Personnel and contract changes
On 7 November 2022, it was announced that Emily Windsor, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Elwiss and Anya Shrubsole had signed their first professional contracts with the side.[15] On 11 April 2023, Southern Vipers announced the awarding of five further professional contracts, each six months in length, to Alice Monaghan, Charlotte Taylor, Nancy Harman, Chloe Hill and Rhianna Southby.[19]
Squad list
- Age given is at the start of Southern Vipers' first match of the season (22 April 2023).
| Name | Nationality | Birth date | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batters | ||||||
| Maia Bouchier |  England | 5 December 1998 (aged 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Ella McCaughan | England | 26 September 2002 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
| Abi Norgrove | England | 17 January 2006 (aged 17) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Joined July 2023 | |
| Emily Windsor | England | 14 June 1997 (aged 25) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| All-rounders | ||||||
| Georgia Adams | England | 4 October 1993 (aged 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Captain | |
| Charlie Dean | England | 22 December 2000 (aged 22) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Georgia Elwiss | England | 31 May 1991 (aged 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Freya Kemp | England | 21 April 2005 (aged 18) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | ||
| Sophie Mitchelmore | England | 21 January 2001 (aged 22) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Alice Monaghan | England | 20 March 2000 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Megan Sturge | England | 3 November 2004 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Joined July 2023 | |
| Mary Taylor | England | 7 October 2004 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Danni Wyatt | England | 22 April 1991 (aged 32) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||
| Nicole Faltum | Australia | 17 January 2000 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Overseas player; May to September 2023 | |
| Chloe Hill | England | 3 January 1997 (aged 26) | Right-handed | — | Two loan spells to South East Stars; June-July 2023 and September 2023 | |
| Rhianna Southby | England | 16 October 2000 (aged 22) | Right-handed | — | ||
| Bowlers | ||||||
| Lauren Bell | England | 2 January 2001 (aged 22) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | ||
| Maitlan Brown | Australia | 5 June 1997 (aged 25) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Overseas player; July 2023 | |
| Nancy Harman | England | 11 July 1999 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
| Ava Lee | England | 26 August 2005 (aged 17) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Joined July 2023 | |
| Anya Shrubsole | England | 7 December 1991 (aged 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Retired from regional cricket in June 2023 | |
| Linsey Smith | England | 10 March 1995 (aged 28) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||
| Charlotte Taylor | England | 2 February 1994 (aged 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Finty Trussler | England | 8 May 2003 (aged 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
Season standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | BP | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Vipers (Q) | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 0.457 |
| 2 | The Blaze (Q) | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 0.173 |
| 3 | South East Stars (Q) | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 0.583 |
| 4 | Sunrisers | 14 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 32 | −0.006 |
| 5 | Central Sparks | 14 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31 | −0.233 |
| 6 | Northern Diamonds | 14 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 30 | −0.034 |
| 7 | North West Thunder | 14 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 26 | −0.274 |
| 8 | Western Storm | 14 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | −1.068 |
advanced to the final advanced to the play-off
Fixtures
Sunrisers 288/7 (50 overs) |
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Southern Vipers 162 (35.2 overs) |
- Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Sunrisers 5, Southern Vipers 0
Southern Vipers 287/6 (20 overs) |
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South East Stars 129 (36.5 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Southern Vipers 5, South East Stars 0
Central Sparks 183/9 (50 overs) |
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Southern Vipers 184/7 (41.1 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
- Points: Southern Vipers 4, Central Sparks 0
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- No toss.
- No play was possible due to rain.
- Points: Southern Vipers 2, Western Storm 2
Southern Vipers 180 (47.2 overs) |
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Central Sparks 183/4 (41.2 overs) |
- Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
- Points: Central Sparks 4, Southern Vipers 0
Sunrisers 254 (49.2 overs) |
v |
Southern Vipers 226 (46.3 overs) |
- Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Sunrisers 4, Southern Vipers 0
Southern Vipers 262/8 (50 overs) |
v |
North West Thunder 262/8 (50 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: North West Thunder 2, Southern Vipers 2
Southern Vipers 259/7 (50 overs) |
v |
The Blaze 260/6 (48.2 overs) |
- The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
- Points: The Blaze 4, Southern Vipers 0
Western Storm 230/5 (48 overs) |
v |
Southern Vipers 240/6 (43.4 overs) |
- 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
Northern Diamonds 105/4 (25.4 overs) |
v |
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- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
- No further play was possible due to rain.
- Points: Southern Vipers 2, Northern Diamonds 2
Southern Vipers 261/8 (50 overs) |
v |
Northern Diamonds 258/5 (50 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Southern Vipers 4, Northern Diamonds 0
Southern Vipers 237 (47.5 overs) |
v |
North West Thunder 173 (44.3 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Southern Vipers 5, Thunder 0
Southern Vipers 254 (48.2 overs) |
v |
South East Stars 196 (47.2 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Southern Vipers 5, South East Stars 0
Southern Vipers 288 (49.5 overs) |
v |
The Blaze 162 (39.1 overs) |
- The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
- Points: Southern Vipers 5, The Blaze 0
Final
The Blaze 200/8 (48 overs) |
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Southern Vipers 203/5 (40.2 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
- Match reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain.
Tournament statistics
Batting
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High score | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Adams | 13 | 12 | 546 | 49.63 | 94* | 0 | 5 |
| Emily Windsor | 12 | 11 | 408 | 45.33 | 84 | 0 | 4 |
| Ella McCaughan | 14 | 13 | 331 | 25.46 | 67 | 0 | 2 |
| Maia Bouchier | 9 | 8 | 322 | 40.25 | 71 | 0 | 4 |
| Georgia Elwiss | 11 | 11 | 273 | 24.81 | 64 | 0 | 3 |
| Freya Kemp | 9 | 8 | 211 | 30.14 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
- Source: ESPN Cricinfo[20] Qualification: 200 runs.
Bowling
| Player | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Adams | 13 | 110.0 | 20 | 24.15 | 4.39 | 4/30 | 0 |
| Linsey Smith | 12 | 111.0 | 19 | 19.94 | 3.41 | 3/29 | 0 |
| Mary Taylor | 11 | 94.5 | 14 | 35.64 | 5.26 | 4/39 | 0 |
| Charlie Dean | 7 | 60.0 | 10 | 24.80 | 4.13 | 3/18 | 0 |
| Ava Lee | 8 | 72.1 | 10 | 30.10 | 4.17 | 2/33 | 0 |
- Source: ESPN Cricinfo[21] Qualification: 10 wickets.