Somerset Women cricket team
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The Somerset Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket
team for the English ceremonial county of Somerset
. Having twice finished as Women's County Championship
Division Two Champions—in 2004 and 2005—and once as Division Two runners-up—in 2008—they currently play in Division One.
(WCA) at the British Cellophane
Ground in Bridgwater
. The WCA were at the time the women's equivalent of the MCC
. The one-day, single-innings match was drawn with the WCA 1 run behind the total set by Somerset, with two wickets remaining. After this match there are no more recorded until Somerset's entrance into the Women's County Championship
in 2000. In previous years, the teams competing in the Women's County Championship had not corresponded directly with the men's counties sides, with East Midlands and Thames Valley among the teams that represented areas covering two or more counties. For the 2000 season, these teams no longer competed, being replaced instead with specific county sides. West of England women (sometimes just West women) became Somerset women. For their first season under their new guise, Somerset competed in Division Two of the championship, finishing third (out of six).
Having done so in the 2000 season, Kath Wilkins
continued as Somerset captain in 2001, when the club once again finished third in Division Two. Hannah Lloyd
took over the captaincy for 2002, a season which saw Somerset drop to fourth in Division Two, where they remained in 2003. The following season saw an upturn in the club's fortunes, as they finished top of Division Two, winning four of their five matches. The Australia
n, Jenny Wallace, finished with the competition's highest batting average, 121.00, making a highest-score of 93*
, as she shared a partnership of 155 with her captain, Lloyd, in a 47 run victory over Middlesex
. In addition to her part in that partnership, Lloyd had a successful season with the ball, taking 11 wickets in the competition, second only to Berkshire
's Heather Booth. Due to a reshuffle of the divisions, Somerset remained in a four-team Division Two for 2005, and once again finished as champions. Somerset finished fourth of four in their first season in Division One during 2006, seeing them move straight back down to Division Two the following season. After a third-placed finish in 2007, Somerset finished as runners-up in 2008, enough to see them move into a newly expanded Division One for 2009.
With a young squad for 2009, the county targeted stability under new captain Steph Davies
, settling for remaining in the top division. The bowlers performed consistently well throughout the season, although Anya Shrubsole
suffered an injury which saw her miss much of the season. In contrast, the batting was troubled, with late partnerships frequently saving Somerset from trouble. A pair of wins early in the season against Surrey
and Berkshire helped the county to secure their target, eventually finishing in fourth, behind Kent
, Sussex
and Nottinghamshire
.
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
team for the English ceremonial county of Somerset
Somerset
The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Somerset in South West England borders Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is partly bounded to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the...
. Having twice finished as Women's County Championship
Women's County Championship
The Women's County Championship is the women's domestic cricket league in the British Isles...
Division Two Champions—in 2004 and 2005—and once as Division Two runners-up—in 2008—they currently play in Division One.
Honours
- County ChampionshipWomen's County ChampionshipThe Women's County Championship is the women's domestic cricket league in the British Isles...
: Division Two Champions (2) – 2004, 2005 - County Championship: Division Two Runners-up (1) – 2008
History
The first match that is recorded as being played by 'Somerset Women' was contesting in 1961, when the Somerset side hosted the Women's Cricket AssociationWomen's Cricket Association
The Women's Cricket Association was responsible for the running of women's cricket in England between 1926 and 1998. It was formed by a group of enthusiasts following a cricket holiday in Malvern...
(WCA) at the British Cellophane
British Cellophane
British Cellophane Ltd was a joint venture company formed in 1935 between La Cellophane SA and Courtaulds, when they began building a major factory for producing Cellophane in Bridgwater, Somerset, England....
Ground in Bridgwater
Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It is the administrative centre of the Sedgemoor district, and a major industrial centre. Bridgwater is located on the major communication routes through South West England...
. The WCA were at the time the women's equivalent of the MCC
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
. The one-day, single-innings match was drawn with the WCA 1 run behind the total set by Somerset, with two wickets remaining. After this match there are no more recorded until Somerset's entrance into the Women's County Championship
Women's County Championship
The Women's County Championship is the women's domestic cricket league in the British Isles...
in 2000. In previous years, the teams competing in the Women's County Championship had not corresponded directly with the men's counties sides, with East Midlands and Thames Valley among the teams that represented areas covering two or more counties. For the 2000 season, these teams no longer competed, being replaced instead with specific county sides. West of England women (sometimes just West women) became Somerset women. For their first season under their new guise, Somerset competed in Division Two of the championship, finishing third (out of six).
Having done so in the 2000 season, Kath Wilkins
Kath Wilkins
Kathryn Mary Wilkins is a former international cricketer. She was born in May 1976 in Bristol and played 3 one day internationals for the England Women's cricket team in July 1999. She scored 66 runs at 22 and took 4 wickets for 31 runs with a best of 2 for 4. She also represented England at under...
continued as Somerset captain in 2001, when the club once again finished third in Division Two. Hannah Lloyd
Hannah Lloyd
Hannah Jayne Knight is a former international cricketer who represented the England women's cricket team in five One Day Internationals...
took over the captaincy for 2002, a season which saw Somerset drop to fourth in Division Two, where they remained in 2003. The following season saw an upturn in the club's fortunes, as they finished top of Division Two, winning four of their five matches. The Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n, Jenny Wallace, finished with the competition's highest batting average, 121.00, making a highest-score of 93*
Not out
In cricket, a batsman will be not out if he comes out to bat in an innings and has not been dismissed by the end of the innings. One may similarly describe a batsman as not out while the innings is still in progress...
, as she shared a partnership of 155 with her captain, Lloyd, in a 47 run victory over Middlesex
Middlesex Women cricket team
The Middlesex Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Middlesex. They play in Division Two of the Women's County Championship....
. In addition to her part in that partnership, Lloyd had a successful season with the ball, taking 11 wickets in the competition, second only to Berkshire
Berkshire Women cricket team
The Berkshire Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Berkshire. They play in Division One of the Women's County Championship.-Honours:...
's Heather Booth. Due to a reshuffle of the divisions, Somerset remained in a four-team Division Two for 2005, and once again finished as champions. Somerset finished fourth of four in their first season in Division One during 2006, seeing them move straight back down to Division Two the following season. After a third-placed finish in 2007, Somerset finished as runners-up in 2008, enough to see them move into a newly expanded Division One for 2009.
With a young squad for 2009, the county targeted stability under new captain Steph Davies
Steph Davies
Stephanie Ann Davies, commonly known as Steph Davies, is an international cricketer who has represented the England women's cricket team in four One Day Internationals...
, settling for remaining in the top division. The bowlers performed consistently well throughout the season, although Anya Shrubsole
Anya Shrubsole
Anya Shrubsole is an international cricketer. She has been a member of the England women's cricket team since 2008. A right-arm medium pace bowler and lower-order right-handed batsman, she plays her domestic cricket for Somerset women....
suffered an injury which saw her miss much of the season. In contrast, the batting was troubled, with late partnerships frequently saving Somerset from trouble. A pair of wins early in the season against Surrey
Surrey Women cricket team
The Surrey Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Surrey affiliated with Surrey County Cricket Club. They play in Division Two of the Women's County Championship.-Honours:...
and Berkshire helped the county to secure their target, eventually finishing in fourth, behind Kent
Kent Women cricket team
The Kent Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English ceremonial county of Kent. They play in Division One of the Women's County Championship, which they won in 2006 and 2007.-Honours:*Women's County Championship...
, Sussex
Sussex Women cricket team
The Sussex Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Sussex. They play in Division One of the Women's County Championship.-Honours:...
and Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire Women cricket team
The Nottinghamshire Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Nottinghamshire. They play in Division One of the Women's County Championship.-Honours:...
.
Current squad
Based on appearances in the 2010 season. Players in bold have international caps.| Name | Nat | Birth date | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steph Davies Steph Davies Stephanie Ann Davies, commonly known as Steph Davies, is an international cricketer who has represented the England women's cricket team in four One Day Internationals... |
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21 October 1987 (age 24) | Right-handed | Right arm medium pace | Club captain Captain (cricket) The captain of a cricket team often referred to as the skipper is the appointed leader, having several additional roles and responsibilities over and above those of a regular player... |
| Elwyn Campbell |  |
26 January 1977 (age 35) | Right-handed | — | |
| Moira Comfort | |
20 September 1985 (age 26) | Right-handed | Right arm medium pace | |
| Beth Howe | |
24 April 1989 (age 22) | Right-handed | Right arm medium pace | Wicket-keeper Wicket-keeper The wicket-keeper in the sport of cricket is the player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps being guarded by the batsman currently on strike... |
| Jackie Hawker Jackie Hawker Jacqueline Louise Hawker is an international women's cricketer.She represented England at under 23 level before making her ODI debut against Holland in 1999.Her one and only Test came against India in 2002.... |
|
21 February 1981 (age 30) | Right-handed | Right arm medium pace | |
| Sophie Le Marchand Sophie Le Marchand Sophie Jane Le Marchand is an English cricketer who plays as a wicket-keeper batsman. She is currently part of the England women's academy, having previously represented her country at Under-21 level... |
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2 October 1988 (age 23) | Right-handed | — | Wicket-keeper Wicket-keeper The wicket-keeper in the sport of cricket is the player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps being guarded by the batsman currently on strike... |
| Sophie Luff | |
6 December 1993 (age 18) | Right-handed | Right arm medium pace | |
| Kate Randall | |
28 January 1994 (age 18) | Right-handed | Right arm off break Off break Off break is a type of delivery in the sport of cricket. It is the attacking delivery of an off spin bowler. Off breaks are known as off spinners.... |
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| Emily Robinson | |
22 January 1993 (age 19) | Right-handed | — | Wicket-keeper Wicket-keeper The wicket-keeper in the sport of cricket is the player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps being guarded by the batsman currently on strike... |
| Anya Shrubsole Anya Shrubsole Anya Shrubsole is an international cricketer. She has been a member of the England women's cricket team since 2008. A right-arm medium pace bowler and lower-order right-handed batsman, she plays her domestic cricket for Somerset women.... |
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7 December 1991 (age 20) | Right-handed | Right arm medium pace | |
| Lauren Shrubsole | |
16 October 1993 (age 18) | Right-handed | Right arm leg break Leg break A leg break is a type of delivery in the sport of cricket. A delivery of a right-handed leg spin bowler. Leg breaks are also colloquially known as leggies or wrist spinners, as the wrist is the body part which is primarily used to impart spin on the ball, as opposed to the fingers in the case of... |
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| Charlie Voden | |
13 July 1992 (age 19) | Right-handed | Right arm off break Off break Off break is a type of delivery in the sport of cricket. It is the attacking delivery of an off spin bowler. Off breaks are known as off spinners.... |
Wicket-keeper Wicket-keeper The wicket-keeper in the sport of cricket is the player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps being guarded by the batsman currently on strike... |
| Izzy Westbury |  |
8 March 1990 (age 21) | Right-handed | Right arm off break Off break Off break is a type of delivery in the sport of cricket. It is the attacking delivery of an off spin bowler. Off breaks are known as off spinners.... |
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| Frances Wilson | |
7 November 1991 (age 20) | Right-handed | Right arm off break Off break Off break is a type of delivery in the sport of cricket. It is the attacking delivery of an off spin bowler. Off breaks are known as off spinners.... |
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| Jenny Withers | |
Unknown | Right-handed | Right arm leg break Leg break A leg break is a type of delivery in the sport of cricket. A delivery of a right-handed leg spin bowler. Leg breaks are also colloquially known as leggies or wrist spinners, as the wrist is the body part which is primarily used to impart spin on the ball, as opposed to the fingers in the case of... |
Noted players
Inclusion is granted to any Somerset player who has been the club's official captain or made international appearances.- Sarah CollyerSarah CollyerSarah Collyer is an English cricketer and former member of the England women's cricket team. She was born in 1980 and played 7 tests and 25 one day internationals. She is a right-handed batsman and right arm medium pace bowler.-References:...
(2001–2002) – Played 7 TestsWomen's Test cricketWomen's Test cricket is the longest format of women's cricket and is the gender equivalent to men's Test cricket. Matches comprise four-innings and are held over a maximum of four days between two of the leading cricketing nations...
and 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for England - Steph DaviesSteph DaviesStephanie Ann Davies, commonly known as Steph Davies, is an international cricketer who has represented the England women's cricket team in four One Day Internationals...
(2001–present) – Captained the side from 2009 onwards, played 4 ODIs for England - Janet GodmanJanet GodmanJanet Godman is an English cricketer and former member of the England women's cricket team . She was born in 1966 and played two test matches and seven one day internationals....
(2000–2003) – Played 2 Tests and 7 ODIs for England - Laura HarperLaura HarperLaura Julyen Harper is an international cricketer who played for the England women's cricket team. At the time of her debut, she was the youngest player to have played for England....
(2000–2006) – Played 6 Tests and 25 ODIs for England - Jackie HawkerJackie HawkerJacqueline Louise Hawker is an international women's cricketer.She represented England at under 23 level before making her ODI debut against Holland in 1999.Her one and only Test came against India in 2002....
(2000–present) – Played 1 Test and 7 ODIs for England - Hannah LloydHannah LloydHannah Jayne Knight is a former international cricketer who represented the England women's cricket team in five One Day Internationals...
(2000–2009) – Captained the side from 2002 to 2008, played 5 ODIs for England - Anya ShrubsoleAnya ShrubsoleAnya Shrubsole is an international cricketer. She has been a member of the England women's cricket team since 2008. A right-arm medium pace bowler and lower-order right-handed batsman, she plays her domestic cricket for Somerset women....
(2009–present) – Played 4 ODIs and 5 Twenty20 InternationalsWomen's Twenty20 cricketWomen's Twenty20 cricket is the newly emerging use of the Twenty20 match format in women's cricket. While both women's cricket and Twenty20 have themselves enjoyed recent success, women's Twenty20 has only been an international cricket game format since 2004...
(T20Is) for England - Izzy Westbury (2007–present) – Played 1 ODI for Netherlands
- Kath WilkinsKath WilkinsKathryn Mary Wilkins is a former international cricketer. She was born in May 1976 in Bristol and played 3 one day internationals for the England Women's cricket team in July 1999. She scored 66 runs at 22 and took 4 wickets for 31 runs with a best of 2 for 4. She also represented England at under...
(2000–2003) – Captained the side in 2000 and 2001, played 3 ODIs for England - Katharine WinksKatharine WinksKatharine Victoria Winks is a former international cricketer . She was born in March 1978 in Bristol and played for Western Counties Women. She appeared in 7 one day internationals for the England Women's cricket team, taking 2 wickets and scoring 24 runs...
(2000) – Played 7 ODIs for England