English cricket season
The 2023 season was South East Stars ' 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 finished fifth in the group, winning three of their seven matches.[ 1] In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished third in the group, winning seven of their fourteen matches and progressing to the play-off.[ 2] In the play-off, they lost to The Blaze by 8 wickets (DLS ).[ 3]
The side was captained by Bryony Smith and coached by Johann Myburgh .[ 4] They played seven home matches at the County Ground, Beckenham , two at Woodbridge Road, Guildford and one apiece at The Oval and St Lawrence Ground .[ 5] [ 6]
Squad
Departures
On 3 November 2022, it was announced that Chloe Brewer had left the side, signing for Central Sparks .[ 7] On 4 November 2022, it was announced that Eva Gray had left the side, signing for Sunrisers .[ 8] On 7 November 2022, it was announced that Rhianna Southby had left the side, signing for Southern Vipers.[ 9] Ahead of the 2023 season, it was confirmed that Grace Gibbs , Madeleine Blinkhorn-Jones , Sydney Gorham were no longer in the side's full squad, and that Megan Sturge had joined the Southern Vipers Academy.[ 4]
Arrivals
On 4 November 2022, it was announced that South East Stars had signed Paige Scholfield from Southern Vipers .[ 8] On 4 June 2023, Chloe Hill was signed on loan from Southern Vipers for June and July, and Darcey Carter was promoted from the academy to the senior squad.[ 10] On 7 June 2023, Charlotte Lambert was promoted from the academy to the senior squad.[ 11] On 14 June 2023, it was announced that Tazmin Brits had been signed as an overseas player, for four Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches in July.[ 12] On 1 July 2023, academy players Madeleine Blinkhorn-Jones and Emily Burke were included in a matchday squad for the first time, and the signing of Scotland international Priyanaz Chatterji was confirmed.[ 13] On 31 August 2023, Chloe Hill's loan was renewed for the remainder of the season.[ 14]
Personnel and contract changes
On 4 November 2022, it was announced that Kira Chathli , Phoebe Franklin , Kalea Moore , Alexa Stonehouse , Ryana MacDonald-Gay and Emma Jones had all signed their first professional contracts with the side.[ 8]
Squad list
Age given is at the start of South East Stars' 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
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: South East Stars 5, North West Thunder 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, South East Stars 0
South East Stars won by 207 runs County Ground , Bristol Umpires: Anthony Harris and Sophie McLelland
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: South East Stars 5, Western Storm 0
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to field.
Match reduced to 29 overs per side due to rain.
Sunrisers were set a revised target of 156 runs from 29 overs due to rain.
Points: South East Stars 5, Sunrisers 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
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Central Sparks 4, South East Stars 0
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
Sunrisers innings reduced to 48 overs due to rain; target was 282.
Points: South East Stars 4, Sunrisers 0
The Blaze won the toss and elected to bat.
Match reduced to 48 overs per side due to rain; South East Stars target was 159.
Points: South East Stars 5, The Blaze 0
South East Stars won the toss and elected to field.
No further play was possible due to rain.
Points: South East Stars 2, Western Storm 2
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: North West Thunder 5, South East Stars 0
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: South East Stars 5, The Blaze 0
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: Southern Vipers 5, South East Stars 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: South East Stars 5, Central Sparks 0
Play-off
South East Stars won the toss and elected to bat.
The Blaze innings reduced to 10 overs due to rain; target was 52.
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 15] Qualification: 200 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 16] Qualification: 10 wickets.
Charlotte Edwards Cup
Season standings
Source: England and Wales Cricket Board
[ 1]
advanced to final
advanced to the semi-final
Fixtures
The Blaze won the toss and elected to field.
Points: The Blaze 4, South East Stars 0
Southern Vipers won by 6 wickets Falkland Cricket Club, Newbury Umpires: Ben Peverall and Rose Dovey
Southern Vipers won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Southern Vipers 4, South East Stars 0
South East Stars won by 4 wickets Lord's , London Umpires: Rose Dovey and Surendiran Shanmugam
Sunrisers won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: South East Stars 4, Sunrisers 0
Northern Diamonds won the toss and elected to field.
Points: Northern Diamonds 4, South East Stars 0
Western Storm won the toss and elected to field.
Points: South East Stars 4, Western Storm 0
North West Thunder won the toss and elected to bat.
Points: North West Thunder 4, South East Stars 0
Central Sparks won the toss and elected to field.
Points: South East Stars 4, Central Sparks 0
Tournament statistics
Batting
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 17] Qualification: 100 runs.
Bowling
Source: ESPN Cricinfo[ 18] 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 .
^ "Blaze emerge victorious after the deluge to book RHF final spot" . ESPN Cricinfo. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ a b "Our Squad" . South East Stars . Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "Charlotte Edwards Cup 2023 fixtures" . England and Wales Cricket Board. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "Professional Contracts Handed to Central Sparks Stars" . Central Sparks . 3 November 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ a b c "11 Contracts Handed Out For The South East Stars" . Kia Oval. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "Southern Vipers Announce Professional Contract Allocation" . The Ageas Bowl. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "South East Stars" . Twitter. 4 June 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "South East Stars" . Twitter. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "South East Stars Sign South Africa Tazmin Brits" . South East Stars. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "South East Stars" . Twitter. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "Chloe Hill To Return To South East Stars On Loan" . The Ageas Bowl. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - South East Stars/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - South East Stars/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - South East Stars/Most runs" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - South East Stars/Most wickets" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 29 September 2023 .
^ a b "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - South East Stars/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2023 .
^ a b "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - South East Stars/Batting and Bowling Averages" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - South East Stars/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - South East Stars/Most catches" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2023 - South East Stars/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2023 .
^ "Records/Charlotte Edwards Cup, 2023 - South East Stars/Most dismissals" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 October 2023 .
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