Match times, streaming information, tickets and travel, team news, weather forecast and everything else you need to know ahead of the latest round of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy...
Fixture: Lightning v Sunrisers
Venue: Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough
Dates: Saturday, June 12, 2021
Start time: 10.30am
What's the lowdown?
Two of the sides yet to make much of a mark in the 2021 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy meet in Loughborough.
Lightning have one win from their three matches so far - a 134-run demolition of North West Thunder last Sunday - leaving them fifth going into this meeting.
Sunrisers, meanwhile, have lost all three of their games to date, and are still yet to taste success as a regional hub, having been beaten in six outings out of six in 2020. They were bowled out for just 53 by Northern Diamonds last weekend.
Who should I watch out for?
Prior to last weekend, the Bryce sisters had not hit top speed in this year's Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, but indications were in the victory over Thunder that acceleration is afoot.
Kathryn made 74 from 85 balls to anchor the innings, and both her and sibling Sarah will be expected to carry the top order in the absence of Tammy Beaumont on international duty.
In the Sunrisers setup, Sonali Patel's single appearance of the season brought her 4 for 40 against Thunder. It will be interesting to see whether she is recalled following the dismal display against Northern Diamonds.
What's the team news?
Lightning will be without Tammy Beaumont, who is with England preparing for the first Test against India in Bristol next week.
Latest Lightning news: Click here
Latest Sunrisers news: Click here
What's the weather forecast?
Keep up to date with the MetOffice’s rolling forecast for Loughborough: Click here
How do I follow the match?
TV/stream: The Loughborough Sport YouTube channel will carry a stream. Click here.
Radio: BBC Local Radio and the BBC Sport website will carry updates of the game.
Digital: The Cricketer will carry live scorecards and reports from every Women's Regional Competition match in 2021, as well as the latest breaking news from around the counties and exclusive features. Visit our Women's Regional Hub for more.
Going to the game?
This match is to be played behind closed doors.
Prediction?
At the start of the season Sunrisers will have pinpointed Lightning as a potential win. However, after dismantling Thunder with ease in round three, Lightning have the wind in their sails and should cruise to another victory.
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