ESSEX WOMEN V MIDDLESEX
WOMEN’S LONDON CHAMPIONSHIP
THE CLOUD COUNTY GROUND, CHELMSFORD
FRIDAY 4 AUGUST | 11AM START
Essex Women play their final match of the 2023 season on Friday, as they welcome Middlesex to The Cloud County Ground for a 50-over London Championship fixture.
Kelly Castle’s charges will hope to finish their season on a high, and with the potential for a minimum ten points on offer for a win, victory could propel them ahead of Kent in the competition table.
The Eagles’ last outing against Middlesex resulted in a big win, and hopes will be high once more that proceedings will follow the form book as Essex target the summit of the table.
THE OPPOSITION
Middlesex are suffering something of a tough season in the London Championship so far, having been defeated in both of their matches to sit bottom of the five-team table.
They were convincingly beaten by Kent in their last outing in mid-July, losing by ten wickets after being bowled out for 95.
The Seaxes were also seen off by a large margin against city rivals Surrey at the end of May, being dismissed for 106 to lose by 161 runs.
However, the Women’s County T20 brought them a little more joy, as they picked up five wins from six and progressed to the Group 6 final against Kent, though a washout meant they shared the trophy.
LAST TIME WE MET
The Eagles secured a crushing win last time they encountered Middlesex, winning by eight wickets in last season’s London Championship at North Middlesex Cricket Club.
In the shadow of Alexandra Palace last August, Essex won the toss and opted to insert the hosts, with Tilly Callaghan claiming 5-18 and Hollie Dring-Richardson taking 3-8 as the Seaxes were bowled out for 77.
In reply, Jess Bird hit an unbeaten 33 and captain Kelly Castle contributed 22 as the target was overhauled comfortably inside only 19 overs.
TICKETS
This fixture is free entry for all, and seating will be unreserved.
Should you want to plan another visit to the Cloud County Ground before the summer is out, there are still a handful of tickets remaining for the IT20 between England Women and Sri Lanka on 2nd September.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting the link below:
HOW TO WATCH
If you are unable to make it to The Cloud County Ground in person, the match will be streamed live and available to watch via the Essex Cricket Matchzone or on the Essex Cricket TV YouTube channel.
Match updates will also be provided on the Club’s own social media channels, while highlights will be available after each day’s play via the Essex Cricket website and social channels too.
