English cricket season
The 2023 season was Northern Diamonds ' fourth 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 four of their seven matches, finishing fourth in the group.[ 1] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished sixth in the group, winning six of their fourteen matches.[ 2]
The side was captained by Hollie Armitage and coached by Danielle Hazell .[ 3] They played five home matches at Headingley Cricket Ground , three at the Riverside Ground , and one apiece at South Northumberland Cricket Club , North Marine Road Ground and Clifton Park Ground .[ 4] [ 5]
Squad
Departures
Rachel Hopkins retired from regional cricket at the end of the 2022 season.[ 6] On 2 November 2022, it was confirmed that Jenny Gunn had retired from all forms of cricket, and that Linsey Smith had left the side, signing for Southern Vipers .[ 7] [ 8] On 26 January 2023, Katherine Sciver-Brunt announced her retirement from county and regional cricket.[ 9] On 20 February 2023, it was announced that Nat Sciver-Brunt had left the side, joining The Blaze .[ 10]
Arrivals
Rebecca Duckworth signed for the side ahead of the 2023 season, joining from North West Thunder .[ 11] On 20 April 2023, it was announced that Chloe Tryon had signed as an overseas player for the side, available from April to July.[ 12] On 30 April 2023, the side announced the signing of Katherine Fraser .[ 13] On 1 July 2023, Ellie Nightingale was included in a matchday squad for the first time.[ 14] On 8 September 2023, Frances Lonsdale was included in a matchday squad for the first time, and the side announced the loan of Sophia Turner from North West Thunder for the remainder of the season.[ 15]
Personnel and contract changes
On 2 November 2022, Northern Diamonds announced the players that had been awarded professional contracts for the 2023 season, with Leah Dobson , Emma Marlow , Phoebe Turner and Lauren Winfield-Hill signing their first such contracts with the side.[ 7]
Squad list
Age given is at the start of Northern Diamonds' 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
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
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Central Sparks 5, Northern Diamonds 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Northern Diamonds 5, Sunrisers 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
Points: The Blaze 5, Northern Diamonds 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to field.
Northern Diamonds were set a revised target of 178 runs from 36 overs due to rain.
Points: Northern Diamonds 5, South East Stars 0
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Northern Diamonds 5, South East Stars 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 5, Northern Diamonds 0
North West Thunder won by 6 wickets Clifton Park , York Umpires: Amy Clark and Anthony Harris
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
North West Thunder 5, Northern Diamonds 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Northern Diamonds innings reduced to 34 overs due to rain.
Central Sparks innings reduced to 19 overs due to rain; target was 164.
Points: Central Sparks 4, Northern Diamonds 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
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
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Northern Diamonds 5, North West Thunder 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 18 overs per side due to rain; Sunrisers target was 126.
Points: Sunrisers 4, Northern Diamonds 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 16] Qualification: 200 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 17] Qualification: 10 wickets.
Charlotte Edwards Cup
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 1]
advanced to final
advanced to the semi-final
Fixtures
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Western Storm 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Northern Diamonds 4, Central Sparks 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Northern Diamonds 4, South East Stars 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Northern Diamonds 5, Sunrisers 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: The Blaze 5, Northern Diamonds 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, Northern Diamonds 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: North West Thunder 5, Northern Diamonds 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 18] Qualification: 100 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 19] Qualification: 5 wickets.
Season statistics
Batting
Bowling
Fielding
Wicket-keeping
References
^ a b "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2023/Tables" . England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ a b "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023" . England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Teams/Northern Diamonds" . Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2023 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "North East Warriors to start season at South North CC" . Durham Cricket. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ a b "Diamonds Award 10 Senior Contracts for 2023 and Beyond" . Northern Diamonds . 2 November 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Southern Vipers Sign Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Winner Linsey Smith" . The Ageas Bowl. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Katherine Brunt: England bowler retires from county cricket" . BBC Sport . 26 January 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "England Trio Sign for The Blaze Ahead of 2023" . Trent Bridge . 20 February 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Player Profile: Rebecca Duckworth" . Yorkshire CCC. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Northern Diamonds Sign South Africa All-Rounder Chloe Tryon" . Yorkshire County Cricket Club . 20 April 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Northern Diamonds Sign Scotland All-Rounder Katherine Fraser" . Yorkshire County Cricket Club . 3 May 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Preview: Stars v Diamonds - Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy" . Yorkshire County Cricket Club . 1 July 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Preview: Western Storm v Northern Diamonds - RHF Trophy" . Yorkshire County Cricket Club. 8 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Northern Diamonds/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 28 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Northern Diamonds/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 28 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Northern Diamonds/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 28 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Northern Diamonds/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 28 September 2023 .
^ a b "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Northern Diamonds/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 28 September 2023 .
^ a b "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Northern Diamonds/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 28 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Northern Diamonds/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Northern Diamonds/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - Northern Diamonds/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - Northern Diamonds/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 27 September 2023 .
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