2024 North West Thunder season
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| 2024 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | Chris Read | ||
| Captain | Eleanor Threlkeld | ||
| Overseas player |  Katie Mack Georgia Voll | ||
| RHFT | 6th | ||
| CEC | 5th | ||
| Most runs | RHFT: Seren Smale (515) CEC: Emma Lamb (228) | ||
| Most wickets | RHFT: Hannah Jones (22) CEC: Fi Morris (9) | ||
| Most catches | RHFT: Naomi Dattani (6) & Tara Norris (6) CEC: Fi Morris (6) | ||
| Most wicket-keeping dismissals | RHFT: Eleanor Threlkeld (9) CEC: Eleanor Threlkeld (4) | ||
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The 2024 season was North West Thunder's fifth season, in which they competed 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 ten matches, finishing fifth in the group.[1] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished sixth in the group, winning five of their fourteen matches.[2]
The side was captained by Eleanor Threlkeld and coached by Chris Read.[3] They played seven home matches at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, two at Stanley Park, Blackpool and one apiece at Rookwood Cricket Ground, Sale, Trafalgar Road Ground, Southport and Sedbergh School.[4][5]
This was North West Thunder's final season in existence, effectively being replaced by a professionalised Lancashire team under the England and Wales Cricket Board's changes to the structure of women's domestic cricket from 2025 onwards.[6]
Departures
On 21 November 2023, it was announced Sophia Turner had left the side, joining Northern Diamonds. Turner had previously been on loan to Diamonds in September 2023.[7] On 19 April 2024, it was announced that Daisy Mullan had gone on loan to The Blaze for the opening six rounds of the 2024 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.[8] On 3 September 2024, it was announced that Naomi Dattani had been loaned to Southern Vipers for the remainder of the season.[9]
Arrivals
At the start of the season, it was confirmed that Stephanie Butler, Laura Marshall and Olivia Thomas had not been retained in the squad compared to the previous season.[3] On 6 March 2024, it was announced that Ailsa Lister had joined the side, signing a professional contract.[10] On 11 April 2024, it was announced that the side had signed Katie Mack and Georgia Voll as overseas players for the season, with Mack available during April, May, August and September, and Voll available in May, June and July.[11] On 30 April 2024, Grace Johnson was included in a matchday squad for the first time.[12] On 25 August 2024, it was announced that the side had signed Darcey Carter on loan from South East Stars.[13] On 31 August 2024, it was announced that the side had signed Evelyn Jones on loan from Central Sparks for the remainder of the season.[14]
Personnel and contract changes
On 24 November 2023, it was announced that Chris Read would be the side's new Head Coach, replacing Paul Shaw, who stepped down at the end of the previous season.[15] On 6 March 2024, it was announced that Hannah Rainey had signed a professional contract with the side.[16][17] On 23 April 2024, it was announced that Danielle Collins and Olivia Bell had signed their first professional contracts with the side.[18]
Squad list
- Age given is at the start of North West Thunder's first match of the season (20 April 2024).
| Name | Nationality | Birth date | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batters | ||||||
| Danielle Collins |  England | 7 July 2000 (aged 23) | Left-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Evelyn Jones | England | 8 August 1992 (aged 31) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | Loaned from Central Sparks in September 2024 | |
| Katie Mack | Australia | 14 September 1993 (aged 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Overseas player; April to May, August to September 2024 | |
| Daisy Mullan | England | 29 November 2002 (aged 21) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Loaned to The Blaze from April to May 2024 | |
| Shachi Pai | England | 10 October 1998 (aged 25) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Georgia Voll | Australia | 5 August 2003 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Overseas player; May to July 2024 | |
| All-rounders | ||||||
| Naomi Dattani | England | 28 April 1994 (aged 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Loaned to Southern Vipers in September 2024 | |
| Liberty Heap | England | 16 September 2003 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Emma Lamb | England | 16 December 1997 (aged 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Fi Morris | England | 31 January 1994 (aged 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||
| Alice Clarke | England | 4 August 2001 (aged 22) | Left-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Ailsa Lister |  Scotland | 8 April 2004 (aged 20) | Right-handed | — | ||
| Seren Smale | England | 13 December 2004 (aged 19) | Right-handed | — | ||
| Eleanor Threlkeld | England | 16 November 1998 (aged 25) | Right-handed | — | Captain | |
| Bowlers | ||||||
| Olivia Bell | Scotland | 12 November 2003 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Darcey Carter | Scotland | 31 May 2005 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Loaned from South East Stars from August to September 2024 | |
| Kate Cross | England | 3 October 1991 (aged 32) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | ||
| Sophie Ecclestone | England | 6 May 1999 (aged 24) | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||
| Mahika Gaur | England[a] | 9 March 2006 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Left-arm medium | ||
| Phoebe Graham | England | 23 October 1991 (aged 32) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Laura Jackson | England | 27 December 1997 (aged 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Grace Johnson | England | 21 December 2004 (aged 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Joined April 2024 | |
| Hannah Jones | England | 10 February 1999 (aged 25) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||
| Sophie Morris | England | 2 January 2004 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||
| Tara Norris |  United States | 4 June 1998 (aged 25) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | ||
| Hannah Rainey | Scotland | 2 June 1997 (aged 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
Season standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | BP | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Diamonds (Q) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 41 | 0.097 |
| 2 | South East Stars (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 0.246 |
| 3 | Southern Vipers (Q) | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 0.534 |
| 4 | Sunrisers (Q) | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 34 | −0.122 |
| 5 | The Blaze | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | −0.176 |
| 6 | North West Thunder | 14 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25 | −0.013 |
| 7 | Central Sparks | 14 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25 | −0.299 |
| 8 | Western Storm | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | −0.211 |
advanced to the Semi-finals
Fixtures
North West Thunder 165 (43.1 overs) |
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Northern Diamonds 166/1 (34.3 overs) |
- Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Northern Diamonds 5, North West Thunder 0
North West Thunder 292/5 (50 overs) |
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Sunrisers 150 (40.1 overs) |
- Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: North West Thunder 5, Sunrisers 0
Western Storm 252/6 (50 overs) |
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North West Thunder 186 (42.4 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Western Storm 5, North West Thunder 0
North West Thunder 206/9 (50 overs) |
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Southern Vipers 208/7 (43.3 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Southern Vipers 4, North West Thunder 0
The Blaze 174 (46.4 overs) |
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North West Thunder 176/9 (44.4 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: North West Thunder 4, The Blaze 0
North West Thunder 284/7 (50 overs) |
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Central Sparks 287/7 (49.4 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Central Sparks 4, North West Thunder 0
Sunrisers 253 (47.3 overs) |
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North West Thunder 224 (45.2 overs) |
- Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Match reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain.
- North West Thunder target adjusted to 255 runs from 48 overs.
- Points: Sunrisers 4, North West Thunder 0
South East Stars 283 (49.4 overs) |
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North West Thunder 201 (42.3 overs) |
- South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: South East Stars 5, North West Thunder 0
Central Sparks 144 (42.4 overs) |
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North West Thunder 147/2 (29 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: North West Thunder 5, Central Sparks 0
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- No toss.
- No play possible due to rain.
- Points: North West Thunder 2, Southern Vipers 2
North West Thunder 250/8 (50 overs) |
v |
South East Stars 130 (36.4 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: North West Thunder 5, South East Stars 0
Northern Diamonds 290/6 (50 overs) |
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North West Thunder 204 (38 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Northern Diamonds 5, North West Thunder 0
The Blaze 197 (47 overs) |
v |
North West Thunder 173 (45.4 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
- Points: The Blaze 4, North West Thunder 0
North West Thunder 216/9 (50 overs) |
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Western Storm 69/2 (20 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
- Western Storm innings curtailed at 20 overs due to rain; target was 72.
- Points: North West Thunder 4, Western Storm 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High score | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seren Smale | 13 | 13 | 515 | 39.61 | 99 | 0 | 4 |
| Emma Lamb | 10 | 10 | 356 | 39.55 | 107 | 1 | 1 |
| Katie Mack | 9 | 9 | 324 | 40.50 | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Fi Morris | 13 | 12 | 275 | 22.91 | 89 | 0 | 2 |
| Eleanor Threlkeld | 13 | 12 | 249 | 24.90 | 69* | 0 | 1 |
- Source: ESPN Cricinfo[19] Qualification: 200 runs.
Bowling
| Player | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Jones | 13 | 102.3 | 22 | 20.90 | 4.48 | 4/50 | 0 |
| Fi Morris | 13 | 80.4 | 16 | 25.93 | 5.14 | 6/35 | 1 |
| Kate Cross | 6 | 50.1 | 12 | 19.00 | 4.54 | 6/40 | 1 |
- Source: ESPN Cricinfo[20] Qualification: 10 wickets.
Charlotte Edwards Cup
Season standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | BP | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Blaze (Q) | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 0.606 |
| 2 | South East Stars (Q) | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 0.309 |
| 3 | Southern Vipers (Q) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 1.001 |
| 4 | Central Sparks (Q) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0.402 |
| 5 | North West Thunder | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | −0.727 |
| 6 | Northern Diamonds | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | −0.067 |
| 7 | Western Storm | 10 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | −0.659 |
| 8 | Sunrisers | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | −1.073 |
advanced to the Semi-finals
Fixtures
Northern Diamonds 109/5 (20 overs) |
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North West Thunder 112/2 (14.5 overs) |
- Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: North West Thunder 5, Northern Diamonds 0
North West Thunder 139/7 (20 overs) |
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South East Stars 140/5 (16 overs) |
- South East Stars won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: South East Stars 5, North West Thunder 0
North West Thunder 151/6 (20 overs) |
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The Blaze 152/5 (18.5 overs) |
- The Blaze won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: The Blaze 4, North West Thunder 0
Central Sparks 121/8 (20 overs) |
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North West Thunder 125/7 (19 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: North West Thunder 4, Central Sparks 0
North West Thunder 111/9 (20 overs) |
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The Blaze 112/3 (15.4 overs) |
- North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: The Blaze 5, North West Thunder 0
North West Thunder 85 (19.5 overs) |
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Southern Vipers 86/3 (10.5 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Southern Vipers 5, North West Thunder 0
Sunrisers 151/9 (20 overs) |
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North West Thunder 155/5 (19.3 overs) |
- Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: North West Thunder 4, Sunrisers 0
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- No toss.
- No play possible due to rain.
- Points: Western Storm 2, North West Thunder 2
North West Thunder 146/6 (20 overs) |
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Central Sparks 150/2 (20 overs) |
- Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Central Sparks 4, North West Thunder 0
North West Thunder 61 (14.2 overs) |
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Northern Diamonds 62/5 (13.4 overs) |
- Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Northern Diamonds 5, North West Thunder 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High score | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Lamb | 9 | 9 | 228 | 32.57 | 63* | 0 | 1 |
| Seren Smale | 9 | 9 | 207 | 34.50 | 88* | 0 | 1 |
- Source: ESPN Cricinfo[21] Qualification: 150 runs.
Bowling
| Player | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fi Morris | 9 | 29.0 | 9 | 16.55 | 5.13 | 3/22 | 0 |
| Kate Cross | 6 | 21.3 | 7 | 17.14 | 5.58 | 2/14 | 0 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 4 | 16.0 | 6 | 16.83 | 6.31 | 3/18 | 0 |
| Phoebe Graham | 9 | 25.4 | 6 | 35.66 | 8.33 | 3/16 | 0 |
- Source: ESPN Cricinfo[22] Qualification: 5 wickets.