2023 Western Storm season
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| 2023 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | Trevor Griffin | ||
| Captain | Sophie Luff | ||
| Overseas player |  Orla Prendergast  Piepa Cleary | ||
| RHFT | 8th | ||
| CEC | 6th | ||
| Most runs | RHFT: Fran Wilson (404) CEC: Fran Wilson (186) | ||
| Most wickets | RHFT: Chloe Skelton (14) CEC: Danielle Gibson (8) | ||
| Most catches | RHFT: Fran Wilson (7) CEC: Danielle Gibson (4) & Sophia Smale (4) | ||
| Most wicket-keeping dismissals | RHFT: Nat Wraith (7) CEC: Nat Wraith (3) | ||
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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]
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).
| Name | Nationality | Birth date | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batters | ||||||
| Sophie Luff |  England | 6 December 1993 (aged 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Captain | |
| Rebecca Odgers | England | 10 February 2003 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Fran Wilson | England | 7 November 1991 (aged 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| All-rounders | ||||||
| Emma Corney | England | 15 September 2003 (aged 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Danielle Gibson | England | 30 April 2001 (aged 21) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Alex Griffiths |  Wales | 12 June 2002 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Niamh Holland | England | 27 October 2004 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Heather Knight | England | 26 December 1990 (aged 32) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Isobel Patel | England | 21 November 2004 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Orla Prendergast | Ireland | 1 June 2002 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Overseas player; May to June 2023 | |
| Chloe Skelton | England | 20 June 2001 (aged 21) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Isla Thomson | England | 24 July 2004 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Left-arm medium | ||
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||
| Katie Jones | England | 28 December 2005 (aged 17) | Right-handed | — | ||
| Nat Wraith | England | 3 October 2001 (aged 21) | Right-handed | — | ||
| Bowlers | ||||||
| Piepa Cleary | Australia | 17 July 1996 (aged 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Overseas player; July 2023 | |
| Lauren Filer | England | 22 December 2000 (aged 22) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Phoebe Graham | England | 23 October 1991 (aged 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Four match loan from North West Thunder in July 2023 | |
| Nicole Harvey | England | 18 September 1992 (aged 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
| Gemma Lane | England | 13 May 2003 (aged 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Joined September 2023 | |
| Claire Nicholas | Wales | 8 September 1986 (aged 36) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Mollie Robbins | England | 4 October 1998 (aged 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Sophia Smale | Wales | 8 December 2004 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||
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
Northern Diamonds 290/8 (36 overs) |
v |
Western Storm 185 (33.3 overs) |
- 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 214 (44.4 overs) |
v |
Western Storm 215/4 (41.3 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Western Storm 4, North West Thunder 0
South East Stars 296/7 (50 overs) |
v |
Western Storm 89 (30.5 overs) |
- South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: South East Stars 5, Western Storm 0
v |
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- No toss.
- No play was possible due to rain.
- Points: Southern Vipers 2, Western Storm 2
The Blaze 209/9 (50 overs) |
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Western Storm 23/0 (5 overs) |
Alex Griffiths 14* (25) |
- Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
- No further play was possible due to rain.
- Points: The Blaze 2, Western Storm 2
The Blaze 245 (49.5 overs) |
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Western Storm 239/7 (50 overs) |
- Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
- Points: The Blaze 4, Western Storm 0
v |
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- Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
- No play was possible due to rain.
- Points: Central Sparks 2, Western Storm 2
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
Western Storm 182/4 (36 overs) |
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- 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
Western Storm 165/3 (22 overs) |
v |
Sunrisers 159/8 (22 overs) |
- 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 143 (45.1 overs) |
v |
Sunrisers 144/6 (33.5 overs) |
- Western Storm won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Sunrisers 5, Western Storm 0
Northern Diamonds 281/3 (43 overs) |
v |
Western Storm 250/7 (43 overs) |
- 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
Western Storm 241/8 (50 overs) |
v |
Central Sparks 242/3 (44.1 overs) |
- Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
- Points: Central Sparks 4, Western Storm 0
Western Storm 250/7 (50 overs) |
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North West Thunder 254/5 (46.4 overs) |
- Western Storm won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: North West Thunder 5, Western Storm 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High score | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Wilson | 13 | 11 | 404 | 40.40 | 74* | 0 | 3 |
| Emma Corney | 12 | 10 | 296 | 29.60 | 69 | 0 | 2 |
| Sophie Luff | 10 | 9 | 254 | 36.28 | 87 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Griffiths | 12 | 11 | 203 | 20.30 | 67 | 0 | 1 |
- Source: ESPN Cricinfo[16] Qualification: 200 runs.
Bowling
| Player | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe Skelton | 12 | 88.0 | 14 | 31.28 | 4.97 | 3/36 | 0 |
| Sophia Smale | 12 | 78.5 | 12 | 28.66 | 4.36 | 4/34 | 0 |
| Alex Griffiths | 12 | 61.1 | 11 | 31.45 | 5.65 | 2/25 | 0 |
- Source: ESPN Cricinfo[17] Qualification: 10 wickets.