Emelda Noreiga (born 1947) is a former

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er who represented the

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. A

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and middle order batsman, Noreiga played in four

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at the inaugural Women's Cricket World Cup in 1973 in England. Playing in matches against

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and

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, she was replaced as wicket-keeper by Merlyn Edwards in Trinidad and Tobago's final two matches of tournament against the International XI and

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. Prior to the World Cup in February 1971, Noreiga played in both Hayward Shield matches for Trinidad – a tri-series against England and Jamaica with Trinidad winning both the two-day games and the tournament. She also played in a 1-day single innings match for South Trinidad against the same touring English women side. She made nine runs with the bat and stumped

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. Noreiga played in three further matches for Trinidad and Tobago during the Caribbean Women's Cricket Federation Championships in October 1975 against Barbados, Jamaica and Grenada.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Noreiga, Emelda 1947 births Living people Trinidad and Tobago women cricketers Date of birth missing (living people) Wicket-keepers