English cricket season
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] 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]
Squad
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] Carla Rudd announced her retirement from all forms of cricket.[ 9] Ella Chandler , Ariana Dowse and Gemma Lane .[ 10] Chloe Hill had joined South East Stars on loan for June and July.[ 11] Charlotte Edwards Cup on 11 June 2023, Anya Shrubsole announced her retirement from regional cricket.[ 12] [ 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] Rhianna Southby , from Central Sparks and South East Stars respectively.[ 15] Sophie Mitchelmore .[ 10] Nicole Faltum had joined the side as an overseas player.[ 16] Ava Lee , Abi Norgrove and Megan Sturge were all named in a matchday squad for the first time.[ 17] 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] 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).
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 2] advanced to the final
advanced to the play-off
Fixtures
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Sunrisers 5, Southern Vipers 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, South East Stars 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, Central Sparks 0
No toss.
No play was possible due to rain.
Points: Southern Vipers 2, Western Storm 2
Central Sparks won by 6 wickets County Ground , Hove
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Central Sparks 4, Southern Vipers 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Sunrisers 4, Southern Vipers 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: North West Thunder 2, Southern Vipers 2
The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
Points: The Blaze 4, Southern Vipers 0
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
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 won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, Northern Diamonds 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, Thunder 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, South East Stars 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, The Blaze 0
Final
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain.
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 20]
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 21]
Charlotte Edwards Cup
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 1] advanced to final
advanced to the semi-final
Fixtures
Southern Vipers won by 6 wickets Newbury Rose Dovey
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, South East Stars 0
Western Storm won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, Western Storm 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
Points: The Blaze 4, Southern Vipers 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, North West Thunder 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Central Sparks 4, Southern Vipers 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, Northern Diamonds 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, Sunrisers 0
Semi-final
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
Final
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
Rain interrupted The Blaze innings at 53/4 from 9.3 overs on 10 June. Play resumed on the reserve day on 11 June.
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 22]
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 23]
Season statistics
Batting
Bowling
Fielding
Wicket-keeping
References
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