Match times, streaming information, tickets and travel, team news, weather forecast and everything else you need to know ahead of the next round of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy...
Fixture: Sunrisers v Central Sparks
Venue: Merchant Taylor's School, Northwood
Dates: Friday, September 10, 2021
Start time: 10.30am
What's the lowdown?
Sunrisers have lost all four games, Central Sparks are just point behind league-leaders Southern Vipers. On that evidence alone, Sparks will fancy themselves to keep the pressure on Charlotte Edwards' side at the top of the table.
It is mathematically impossible already for Sunrisers to reach the playoff phase, while Sparks will know that wins in their next two fixtures will almost certainly be enough to secure their spot in the final part of the regional season.
Who should I watch out for?
The leading run-scorer through the early rounds of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy was Amy Jones, but she is away with England, as are Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley and Tammy Beaumont, meaning that the most prolific available batter in the competition from the first batch of matches is Sparks' Eve Jones, who has enjoyed a fine campaign.
With the ball, both Emily Arlott and Issy Wong continue to impress. For Sunrisers, only Naomi Dattani (117) has scored more than 67 runs in 50-over cricket this summer. Watch out for Grace Scrivens, though; the teenager is highly thought of and on the national radar.
What's the team news?
Sunrisers squad: Kelly Castle, Amara Carr, Kate Coppack, Naomi Dattani, Jo Gardner, Gayatri Gole, Cordelia Griffith, Lissy Macleod, Katie Midwood, Sonali Patel, Mia Rogers, Grace Scrivens, Katherine Speed, Emily Thorpe, Emily Woodhouse, Fran Wilson
Central Sparks squad: Eve Jones, Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Thea Brookes, Clare Boycott, Steph Butler, Gwen Davies, Poppy Davies, Georgia Davis, Ria Fackrell, Sarah Glenn, Chloe Hill, Milly Home, Marie Kelly, Anisha Patel, Grace Potts, Liz Russell, Issy Wong
Latest Sunrisers news: Click here
Latest Central Sparks news: Click here
What's the weather forecast?
Keep up to date with the MetOffice’s rolling forecast for Northwood: Click here
How do I follow the match?
TV/stream Sunrisers will have live coverage on their website: Click here
Streaming information to follow.
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?
Tickets
Adults are £10, children and over 65s are £5. Book via the Middlesex website: Click here
Travel
Address: Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2HT
By underground (Metropolitan Line)
Moor Park (Zone 6) on the Metropolitan Line is a 10-minute walk from the school buildings.
At the exit turnstiles, double back on yourself, sharp right along the walkway under the railway line. Go up the stairs and turn sharp left through the barrier onto the path through the spinney. At the end, bear left along Askew Road, cross the road at the zebra crossing and walk on 50 yards until you see the school gates on your right (pedestrian gate to the left of the main gates).
By train
Half-hourly Chiltern Line trains from London Marylebone take 14 minutes to Harrow-on-the-Hill. Change to Metropolitan Line north (Amersham branch) for Moor Park (10 minutes). You may also continue to Rickmansworth (23 minutes from Marylebone) and take the Metropolitan Line south one stop to Moor Park. There is generally a connecting train within 5 minutes at either station.
By car
VEHICLE ACCESS ONLY VIA SANDY LODGE LANE. NO ACCESS VIA MOOR PARK ESTATE.
From South & West: Leave the M25 at J17 or J18. Follow signs for Rickmansworth and Northwood through a series of roundabouts (two from J17, four from J18) until you come to Batchworth/Moor Lane roundabout and see the A404 heading up the hill to Northwood (2nd Exit) Follow the A404/London Road until you pass the Old Green Man pub on your left. Take the first left turn after the Old Green Man and follow Batchworth lane, going over one mini roundabout, until the round comes to an end at the junction with the A4125/Sandy Lodge. Turn left and keepgoing down the hill until you see an Esso Petrol Station on the left. Turn left immediately next to the petrol station and follow the road (Sandy Lodge Lane) until you see the main Merchant Taylors' School entrance on your right.
From the M1: Leave the M1 at J5. Take the A4008, Stephenson Way, towards Watford. Bear left at the second roundabout (A411). Carry on at the mini-roundabout opposite Tesco’s and follow the one-way system into Dalton Way. Keep left and continue straight on for 200 yards. Turn right at the Bushey railway arches roundabout (following signs for Northwood HQ) and turn into Eastbury Road(which becomes Hampermill Lane) continuing straight on for 5-10 minutes. The road bends sharp left and you see an Esso Station on the right. Turn right immediately before the Esso Station into Sandy Lodge Lane. The School entrance is 350 yards on your right.
From London via the A40: From the A40 take the A4180 through Ruislip following Duck’s Hill Road to its end. Turn left onto the A404 – the Rickmansworth Road (which becomes the London Road). Pass Mount Vernon Hospital. At the Prince of Wales pub, turn right into Batchworth Lane. Follow Batchworth Lane until it ends and turn left into Sandy Lodge Road. Drive down the hill. Turn left immediately after the big Esso Station into Sandy Lane. The school entrance is 350 yards on your right.
Prediction?
Central Sparks should have too much for Sunrisers, especially with Eve Jones in fine form.
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