Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023: Eve Jones, Georgia Davis sizzle in Central Sparks’ win over Northern Diamonds

In the fifth match of Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2023 at Worcester, Central Sparks got the better of Northern Diamonds with a seven-wicket victory. Led by their captain, Eve Jones, who shone with the bat, and the outstanding bowling of spinner Georgia Davis, the Sparks gave a dominant performance and handed Diamonds their first defeat of the campaign.

𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝟳 𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 😁

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— Central Sparks (@CentralSparks) April 29, 2023

Put in to bat, Diamonds got bundled out for a mere 141 in 36.3 overs, courtesy of Davis, who wreaked havoc in Worcester. The spin sensation picked up a dazzling four-wicket haul while conceding only 19 runs in 7.3 overs, including a maiden.

Apart from Davis, Hannah Baker (2/31), Katie George (2/25) and Issy Wong (2/44) all bagged two wickets each. For the Diamonds, opener Lauren Winfield-Hill was the top-scorer with 42 runs from 40 balls, including 7 fours and a six.

In response, the Sparks lost Chloe Brewer early but managed to gun down the target in 38.2 overs, thanks to a scintillating knock by opener and skipper Jones. The left-handed batter smacked 67 from 111 deliveries, featuring 8 boundaries. Abigail Freeborn and Ami Cambell also chipped in with valuable contributions of 37 and unbeaten 30, respectively.

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April 30, 2023 at 02:15PM