LIG vs NOD: Lightning will be locking horns with Northern Diamonds in the 1st match of English Women’s T20 Cup on 14th May at Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough.
The Charlotte Edwards Cup 2022 is the 2nd edition of the Charlotte Edwards Cup, an English Women’s cricket Twenty20 domestic tournament that will take place between May 14 to June 11, 2022. Eight teams will compete in two double round-robin groups followed by Finals.
The Lightning will be led by the Scotland Women’s cricket team captain Kathryn Bryce. They will feature some of the big names likely Tammy Beaumont, and Katie Gordon. On the other hand, Northern Diamonds, the runners-up of the 2021 edition will be led by batting all-rounder Hollie Armitage who currently captains Yorkshire as well. Nat Sciver, Katherine Brunt, Jenny Gunn, and Beth Langston are the promising players in their lineup. Both teams will have a quality lineup of excellent players who will be getting their sides off to a positive start.
Match Details
Match: Lightning vs Northern Diamonds, 1st Match
Date & Time: May 14th, 07:00 PM
Venue: Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough
Pitch Report
The wicket at Haslegrave Ground in Loughborough is expected to be a balanced one. Batters can bat with ease while the bowlers will get some movement as the game progresses. Anything above around 160 would be a challenging one.
Weather Report
The weather will be partly cloudy with the temperature being around 18-20 degrees celsius. Clear skies are expected.
LIG vs NOD Probable Playing XI
Lightning
Sarah Bryce(wk), Tammy Beaumont, Marie Kelly, Lucy Higham, Teresa Graves, Kathryn Bryce(c), Piepa Cleary, Michaela Kirk, Kristie Gordon, Sophie Munro, Alicia Presland
Northern Diamonds
Lauren Winfield(wk), Hollie Armitage(c), Sterre Kalis, Leah Dobson, Nat Sciver, Katherine Brunt, Jenny Gunn, Lindsey Smith, Beth Langston, Katie Levick, Rachel Slater
LIG vs NOD Dream11 Team
Lauren Winfield, Hollie Armitage, Tammy Beaumont, Marie Kelly, Kathryn Bryce(c), Nat Sciver, Katherine Brunt, Piepa Cleary, Kristie Gordon, Lindey Smith, Beth langston
Captain: Nat Sciver | Vice-captain: Tammy Beaumont
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