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 Charlotte Edwards Cup
Fixture: South East Stars v Lightning
Venue: Arundel Castle, Arundel
Date: Saturday, July 3, 2021
Start time: 2.30pm
What's the lowdown?
Southern Vipers have only lost once since forming in summer of 2020, so it should come as no surprise to hear that they got their Charlotte Edwards Cup campaign off to winning start. Facing Central Sparks at Edgbaston, Vipers bowled their hosts out for 83, a total which Danni Wyatt and co. chased down with 41 balls to spare - the perfect revenge for Sparks' shock victory in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. Vipers took maximum points from the match but are currently second in Group A on net run rate.
Lightning, hosting South East Stars in round one, suffered a similar fate to Central Sparks. Electing to bat, they were skittled for a sub-par 107 from 19.1 overs and could do very little to stop the Stars completing their chase with 41 balls and six wickets left.
Who should I watch out for?
If you only watch one person on Saturday, make it Southern Vipers bowler, Charlie Dean. The 20-year-old took a five-for against Sparks, finishing with figures of 5 for 19 after demolishing their tail, and is currently the leading wicket-taker in both the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and Charlotte Edwards Cup. Wyatt, meanwhile, impressed with the bat, scoring 45 runs off 33 balls in a show of defiance after being left out of England's white-ball squad.
For Lightning, Bethany Harmer and Abigail Freeborn were the standout batters, scoring 34 runs (25 balls) and 30 runs (23 balls), respectively. Freeborn's knock, in particular, showed promise as she provided Lightning's lone middle-order resistance against South East Stars.
Kathryn and Sarah Bryce are always worth keeping an eye on. Both players have struggled to recreate their 2020 form this season but it shouldn't be long before the Scottish sisters explode into life.
What's the team news?
Southern Vipers: Charlotte Edwards has made one change to the squad which defeated Central Sparks with Alice Monghan dropping out.
Southern Vipers: Georgia Adams, Finty Trussler, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Ella McCaughan, Carla Rudd, Paige Scholfield, Charlotte Taylor, Emily Windsor, Danni Wyatt
Lightning: Coming soon.
Latest Southern Vipers news: Click here
Latest Central Sparks news: Click here
How do I follow the match?
TV/stream Southern Vipers will carry a live stream on Sussex CCC's YouTube channel. 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?
What’s the weather forecast?
Keep up to date with the MetOffice's rolling forecast for Arundel here.
Tickets
Click here to visit the Southern Vipers ticket office.
Travel
Address: Arundel Castle, High Street, Arundel, BN18 9LH
By car: Four miles north of Littlehampton and the south coast, midway between Chichester and Worthing on the A27. Please follow the yellow road signs during the cricket season. Entrance to the Ground is opposite St Philips Primary School. Follow drive up to gate house and turn right before entering the main park.
If using a SatNav, use post code BN18 9BA which will take you to St Philips Primary School opposite the small road leading to the ground (9LH will take you to the Castle entrance and not the Cricket Ground).
By bus: Compass: Visit www.compass-travel.co.uk – Services are limited, please call 01903 690025.
Stagecoach Bus: No 9 stops in Arundel town centre. Visit www.stagecoachbus.com or call 0345 121 0190
By train: Frequent Southern train service from London (Victoria Station) and intermediate stations, including Gatwick Airport. Frequent trains also run from Brighton, Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, and Portsmouth. Some journeys involve a change of train.
By foot: Arundel Castle Cricket Ground is an approximate 20-minute walk (uphill) from Arundel Station.
Prediction?
Southern Vipers win. Any other result will be truly shocking.
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