2024 Southern Vipers season
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| 2024 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | Charlotte Edwards | ||
| Captain | Georgia Adams | ||
| Overseas player |  Charli Knott | ||
| RHFT | Semi-finals | ||
| CEC | Semi-finals | ||
| Most runs | RHFT: Georgia Elwiss (488) CEC: Georgia Elwiss (242) | ||
| Most wickets | RHFT: Georgia Adams (21) CEC: Charli Knott (16) | ||
| Most catches | RHFT: Linsey Smith (6) CEC: Georgia Adams (8) | ||
| Most wicket-keeping dismissals | RHFT: Rhianna Southby (9) CEC: Rhianna Southby (14) | ||
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The 2024 season saw Southern Vipers compete in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. The side reached the semi-final stage in both competitions: in the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side finished third in the group, winning six of their ten matches, before losing to South East Stars in the semi-final, whilst in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy the side again finished third in the group, winning seven of their fourteen matches, before again losing to South East Stars in the semi-final.[1][2]
The side was captained by Georgia Adams and coached by Charlotte Edwards.[3] They played five home matches at the Rose Bowl, two apiece at the County Ground, Hove, Arundel Castle Cricket Ground and Sir Paul Getty's Ground and one at Falkland Cricket Club.[4][5]
This was Southern Vipers' final season in existence, effectively being replaced by a professionalised Hampshire team under the England and Wales Cricket Board's changes to the structure of women's domestic cricket from 2025 onwards.[6]
Departures
On 18 October 2023, it was announced that Chloe Hill had left the side to join South East Stars on a permanent basis, having been on loan to Stars for parts of the 2023 season.[7]
Arrivals
On 6 December 2023, it was announced that Freya Davies had joined the side from South East Stars.[8] On 19 February 2024, it was announced that the side had signed Charli Knott as an overseas player from April to July 2024.[9] On 17 May 2024, Poppy Tulloch was named in a matchday squad for the first time.[10] On 9 July 2024, Rachel King was named in a matchday squad for the first time.[11] On 29 August 2024, it was announced that Rebecca Tyson had signed on a Pay As You Play contract for the remainder of the season.[12] On 3 September 2024, it was announced that the side had loaned in Naomi Dattani from North West Thunder for the remainder of the season.[13]
Personnel and contract changes
On 1 November 2023, it was announced that Mary Taylor had signed her first professional contract with the side.[14]
Squad list
- Age given is at the start of Southern Vipers' first match of the season (20 April 2024).
| Name | Nationality | Birth date | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batters | ||||||
| Maia Bouchier |  England | 5 December 1998 (aged 25) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Ella McCaughan | England | 26 September 2002 (aged 21) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
| Abi Norgrove | England | 17 January 2006 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Emily Windsor | England | 14 June 1997 (aged 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| All-rounders | ||||||
| Georgia Adams | England | 4 October 1993 (aged 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Captain | |
| Naomi Dattani | England | 28 April 1994 (aged 29) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | On loan from North West Thunder, September 2024 | |
| Charlie Dean | England | 22 December 2000 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Georgia Elwiss | England | 31 May 1991 (aged 32) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Freya Kemp | England | 21 April 2005 (aged 18) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | ||
| Charli Knott | England | 29 November 2002 (aged 21) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Overseas player; April to July 2024 | |
| Sophie Mitchelmore | England | 21 January 2001 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Alice Monaghan | England | 20 March 2000 (aged 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Mary Taylor | England | 7 October 2004 (aged 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | ||
| Danni Wyatt | England | 22 April 1991 (aged 32) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||
| Rachel King | England | 1 October 2004 (aged 19) | Right-handed | — | Joined July 2024 | |
| Rhianna Southby | England | 16 October 2000 (aged 23) | Right-handed | — | ||
| Megan Sturge | England | 3 November 2004 (aged 19) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Bowlers | ||||||
| Lauren Bell | England | 2 January 2001 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | ||
| Freya Davies | England | 27 October 1995 (aged 28) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | ||
| Nancy Harman | England | 11 July 1999 (aged 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
| Ava Lee | England | 26 August 2005 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Linsey Smith | England | 10 March 1995 (aged 29) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||
| Charlotte Taylor | England | 2 February 1994 (aged 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | ||
| Finty Trussler | England | 8 May 2003 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | ||
| Poppy Tulloch | England | 12 April 2006 (aged 18) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Joined May 2024 | |
| Rebecca Tyson | England | 26 June 2000 (aged 23) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Joined August 2024 | |
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
Southern Vipers 273/9 (50 overs) |
v |
South East Stars 274/6 (49.3 overs) |
- South East Stars won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: South East Stars 4, Southern Vipers 0
Central Sparks 172/9 (50 overs) |
v |
Southern Vipers 173/3 (38.5 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Southern Vipers 5, Central Sparks 0
Southern Vipers 287/9 (50 overs) |
v |
Northern Diamonds 162/7 (30 overs) |
- Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Northern Diamonds innings curtailed at 30 overs due to rain; target was 233.
- Points: Southern Vipers 5, Northern Diamonds 0
North West Thunder 206/9 (50 overs) |
v |
Southern Vipers 208/7 (43.3 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Southern Vipers 4, North West Thunder 0
Southern Vipers 295/5 (50 overs) |
v |
Western Storm 291/9 (50 overs) |
- Western Storm won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Southern Vipers 4, Western Storm 0
Southern Vipers 211/9 (50 overs) |
v |
Sunrisers 212/7 (49.3 overs) |
- Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Sunrisers 4, Southern Vipers 0
Western Storm 156 (37 overs) |
v |
Southern Vipers 157/3 (29.4 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Southern Vipers 5, Western Storm 0
The Blaze 278 (47.2 overs) |
v |
Southern Vipers 281/6 (49.2 overs) |
- The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Southern Vipers 4, The Blaze 0
South East Stars 120 (40.3 overs) |
v |
Southern Vipers 121/3 (22.5 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Southern Vipers 5, South East Stars 0
v |
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- No toss.
- No play possible due to rain.
- Points: North West Thunder 2, Southern Vipers 2
The Blaze 208 (49.5 overs) |
v |
Southern Vipers 188 (44 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: The Blaze 4, Southern Vipers 0
Southern Vipers 183 (48.4 overs) |
v |
Central Sparks 184/3 (39.2 overs) |
- Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Points: Central Sparks 5, Southern Vipers 0
Southern Vipers 240/8 (50 overs) |
v |
Northern Diamonds 241/9 (50 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
- Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Southern Vipers 0
Sunrisers 281 (50 overs) |
v |
Southern Vipers 88/8 (10 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bowl.
- Southern Vipers innings reduced to 10 overs due to rain; target was 94.
- Points: Sunrisers 4, Southern Vipers 0
Semi-final
Southern Vipers 219/9 (50 overs) |
v |
South East Stars 221/7 (48.5 overs) |
- Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
Tournament statistics
Batting
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | High score | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Elwiss | 12 | 12 | 488 | 69.71 | 101* | 1 | 3 |
| Georgia Adams | 13 | 12 | 362 | 30.16 | 65 | 0 | 3 |
| Charli Knott | 9 | 9 | 346 | 49.42 | 102 | 1 | 2 |
| Ella McCaughan | 13 | 13 | 340 | 26.15 | 83 | 0 | 1 |
| Abi Norgrove | 10 | 8 | 205 | 25.62 | 64 | 0 | 1 |
- Source: ESPN Cricinfo[15] Qualification: 200 runs.
Bowling
| Player | Matches | Overs | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 5wi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Adams | 13 | 106.1 | 21 | 20.23 | 4.00 | 4/30 | 0 |
| Charli Knott | 9 | 74.0 | 16 | 21.87 | 4.72 | 3/35 | 0 |
| Freya Davies | 12 | 104.0 | 13 | 36.69 | 4.58 | 4/14 | 0 |
| Ava Lee | 7 | 55.0 | 10 | 27.50 | 5.00 | 4/51 | 0 |
- Source: ESPN Cricinfo[16] Qualification: 10 wickets.