Heyhoe Flint Trophy Essentials: Sunrisers v South East Stars

Match times, streaming information, tickets and travel, team news, weather forecast and everything else you need to know ahead of the first round of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy...

Fixture: Sunrisers v South East Stars

Venue: Cloudfm County Ground, Chelmsford

Dates: Saturday, May 29, 2021

Start time: 10.30am 

What's the lowdown?

A local derby between two of the less experienced sides in the competition. Last year, Sunrisers lost all six games, including both fixtures against South East Stars.

Stars, on the other hand, have changed head coach since then; Jon Batty has moved on to lead Oval Invincibles in The Hundred, with Johann Myburgh replacing him as the man in charge alongside director of cricket Richard Bedbrook and captain Tash Farrant.

Who should I watch out for?

It is hard to look beyond Farrant for South East Stars - her first regional appearance since earning an England recall over the winter. However, watch out for Alice Capsey, the hugely talented teenager for whom this season could be an exciting time.

From a Sunrisers perspective, another teenager - Grace Scrivens - is one to look out for, while much will be anticipated of captain Amara Carr, who will also keep wicket for Trevor Griffin's side.

Both sides have benefited from the county T20 competition that preceded the beginning of the Heyhoe Flint Trophy, giving players match practice ahead of the regional summer.

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, Mady Villiers, Katie Wolfe, Emily Woodhouse, Fran Wilson

South East Stars squad: Tash Farrant, Bryony Smith, Alice Capsey, Freya Davies, Alice Davidson-Richards, Grace Gibbs, Phoebe Franklin, Kirstie White, Aylish Cranstone, Sophia Dunkley, Rhianna Southby, Emma Jones, Kalea Moore, Dani Gregory

Latest Sunrisers news: Click here

Latest South East Stars news: Click here

What's the weather forecast?

Keep up to date with the MetOffice’s rolling forecast for Chelmsford: Click here

How do I follow the match?

TV/stream: Sunrisers' match centre can be found 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?

Tickets

Click here to visit the Sunrisers/Essex box office.

Travel

Address: The Cloudfm County Ground, New Writtle St, Chelmsford CM2 0PG

By car

From the north: Take junction 19 on the A12 (Boreham). Take the A130 exit towards A138/Stansted Airport/Sudbury/Chelmsford and then at the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto Main Rd/A130. This is followed by another roundabout, take the second exit onto the A138. The road continues to the Army and Navy roundabout then take the fourth exit onto Parkway/A1060. Continue straight, over another roundabout, and turn left onto New London Road. Move over to the right slip lane for New Writtle Street and the ground is located down this road.

From the South: Take junction 15 on the A12 and continue down the A414 exit to Harlow/Chelmsford. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Three Mile Hill/A414. Continue down this road until you come to two roundabouts. Take the second exit on both roundabouts (straight over). Head over the bridge towards the Wood Street roundabout and take the first exit onto New London Road. Continue down New London Road and turn left into New Writtle Street and the ground is down this road.

By train: Chelmsford train station is a 10-minute walk from the county ground and has regular direct train services from Chelmsford to London, Stratford, Shenfield, Romford, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. Chelmsford is situated on the Liverpool Street to Norwich mainline, with five trains per hour to and from Central London.

By bus: Chelmsford Bus Station is situated on Duke Street, next to Chelmsford Train Station, with connections to all over the County. Alternatively, bus No.42 and No.100 stop on New London Road, which is approximately a two-minute walk to the Ground, via New Writtle Street.

On foot: Entrances to The Cloudfm County Ground are situated on New Writtle Street and via Sky Blue Pastures to the North of the Ground via Parkway.

*please check latest guidance on arrivals owing to Covid-safe restrictions on capacity

Disabled Access: Disabled visitors to The Cloudfm County Ground are required to access via the Main Entrance on New Writtle Street. Accessible car park spaces are available opposite the Essex Cricket Store at the end of the driveway. There are a limited number of spaces available on match days and for non-matchday events, on a first-come, first-served basis.

*please check latest guidance on arrivals owing to Covid-safe restrictions on capacity

Prediction?

South East Stars won last year when these two sides met, and the inclusion of several players with England caps and international aspirations should give them the edge against Griffin's side on Saturday.