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Sunrisers are a women's
cricket Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. The batting side scores runs by striki ...
team that represent the London and East region, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic women's cricket. They play their home matches at various grounds, including the County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford. They are captained by
Kelly Castle Kelly Shannon Castle (born 4 September 1997) is an English cricketer who currently plays for, and captains, Essex and Sunrisers. She plays as an all-rounder, bowling right-arm medium and batting right-handed. Early life Castle was born on 4 S ...
and coached by
Andy Tennant Andrew Wellman Tennant (born June 15, 1955) is an American screenwriter, film and television director, actor, and dancer. Early life Tennant was born June 15, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Flossmoor, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago ...
. The team is partnered with
Middlesex Middlesex (; abbreviation: Middx) is a Historic counties of England, historic county in South East England, southeast England. Its area is almost entirely within the wider urbanised area of London and mostly within the Ceremonial counties of ...
,
Essex Essex () is a county in the East of England. One of the home counties, it borders Suffolk and Cambridgeshire to the north, the North Sea to the east, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent across the estuary of the River Thames to the south, and G ...
,
Northamptonshire Northamptonshire (; abbreviated Northants.) is a county in the East Midlands of England. In 2015, it had a population of 723,000. The county is administered by two unitary authorities: North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. It is ...
,
Hertfordshire Hertfordshire ( or ; often abbreviated Herts) is one of the home counties in southern England. It borders Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire to the north, Essex to the east, Greater London to the south, and Buckinghamshire to the west. For govern ...
,
Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire (abbreviated Cambs.) is a Counties of England, county in the East of England, bordering Lincolnshire to the north, Norfolk to the north-east, Suffolk to the east, Essex and Hertfordshire to the south, and Bedfordshire and North ...
,
Suffolk Suffolk () is a ceremonial county of England in East Anglia. It borders Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south; the North Sea lies to the east. The county town is Ipswich; other important towns include Lowes ...
,
Norfolk Norfolk () is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in East Anglia in England. It borders Lincolnshire to the north-west, Cambridgeshire to the west and south-west, and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the No ...
,
Bedfordshire Bedfordshire (; abbreviated Beds) is a ceremonial county in the East of England. The county has been administered by three unitary authorities, Borough of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Borough of Luton, since Bedfordshire County Council wa ...
and Huntingdonshire, as well as
Marylebone Cricket Club Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is a cricket club founded in 1787 and based since 1814 at Lord's Cricket Ground, which it owns, in St John's Wood, London. The club was formerly the governing body of cricket retaining considerable global influence ...
.


History

In 2020, women's cricket in England was restructured, creating eight new 'regional hub' teams, with the intention of playing both 50-over and 20-over cricket. Sunrisers were one of the sides created under this structure, representing the London and East region,
Middlesex Middlesex (; abbreviation: Middx) is a Historic counties of England, historic county in South East England, southeast England. Its area is almost entirely within the wider urbanised area of London and mostly within the Ceremonial counties of ...
,
Essex Essex () is a county in the East of England. One of the home counties, it borders Suffolk and Cambridgeshire to the north, the North Sea to the east, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent across the estuary of the River Thames to the south, and G ...
,
Northamptonshire Northamptonshire (; abbreviated Northants.) is a county in the East Midlands of England. In 2015, it had a population of 723,000. The county is administered by two unitary authorities: North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire. It is ...
,
Hertfordshire Hertfordshire ( or ; often abbreviated Herts) is one of the home counties in southern England. It borders Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire to the north, Essex to the east, Greater London to the south, and Buckinghamshire to the west. For govern ...
,
Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire (abbreviated Cambs.) is a Counties of England, county in the East of England, bordering Lincolnshire to the north, Norfolk to the north-east, Suffolk to the east, Essex and Hertfordshire to the south, and Bedfordshire and North ...
,
Suffolk Suffolk () is a ceremonial county of England in East Anglia. It borders Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south; the North Sea lies to the east. The county town is Ipswich; other important towns include Lowes ...
,
Norfolk Norfolk () is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in East Anglia in England. It borders Lincolnshire to the north-west, Cambridgeshire to the west and south-west, and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the No ...
,
Bedfordshire Bedfordshire (; abbreviated Beds) is a ceremonial county in the East of England. The county has been administered by three unitary authorities, Borough of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Borough of Luton, since Bedfordshire County Council wa ...
and Huntingdonshire, as well as
Marylebone Cricket Club Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is a cricket club founded in 1787 and based since 1814 at Lord's Cricket Ground, which it owns, in St John's Wood, London. The club was formerly the governing body of cricket retaining considerable global influence ...
. The side was to be captained by
Amara Carr Amara Danielle Carr (born 17 April 1994) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Middlesex, Sunrisers and London Spirit. She plays as a wicket-keeper and right-handed batter. She previously played for Devon. Early life Carr was born ...
and coached by
Trevor Griffin Kenneth Trevor Griffin (14 September 1940 – 7 March 2015) was an Australian politician. He was a Liberal member of the South Australian Legislative Council from 1978 to 2002, when he retired from politics. He led the Liberal Party in the Coun ...
. Due to the
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, the 2020 season was truncated, and only 50-over cricket was played, in the
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy is an English women's cricket domestic competition, named after former England captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint, Baroness Heyhoe-Flint, who died in 2017. The first edition of the tournament took place during August ...
. Sunrisers finished bottom of the South Group in the competition, losing all six of their matches. At the end of the season, five Sunrisers players were given full-time domestic contracts, the first of their kind in England: Amara Carr,
Naomi Dattani Naomi Dilip Dattani (born 28 April 1994) is an English professional cricketer who plays for and captains Middlesex Women, as well as playing for North West Thunder and London Spirit. She previously played for Surrey Stars, Western Storm and S ...
,
Cordelia Griffith Cordelia Lauren Griffith (born 19 September 1995) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Middlesex, Sunrisers and Manchester Originals. She plays as a right-handed batter. She has previously played for Essex, as well as Surrey Star ...
,
Jo Gardner Joanne Lynda Gardner (born 25 March 1997) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire, Sunrisers and Southern Brave. She plays as an all-rounder, bowling right-arm medium and batting right-handed. She has previously played for ...
and
Kelly Castle Kelly Shannon Castle (born 4 September 1997) is an English cricketer who currently plays for, and captains, Essex and Sunrisers. She plays as an all-rounder, bowling right-arm medium and batting right-handed. Early life Castle was born on 4 S ...
. The following season, 2021, Sunrisers competed in both the
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy is an English women's cricket domestic competition, named after former England captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint, Baroness Heyhoe-Flint, who died in 2017. The first edition of the tournament took place during August ...
and the newly-formed Twenty20 competition, the
Charlotte Edwards Cup The Charlotte Edwards Cup, initially named the Women's Regional T20, is an English women's cricket Twenty20 domestic competition organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The first edition of the tournament took place in 2021. The tourna ...
. The side again lost all of their matches in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, finishing bottom of the eight-team group. For the Charlotte Edwards Cup, Kelly Castle was named as captain of the side. In the first match of the tournament, Sunrisers recorded their first ever victory, beating
Western Storm Western Storm are a women's cricket team representing South West England and Wales, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic cricket. They play their home matches at the County Ground, Taunton, the County Ground, Bristol and Sophia Gardens ...
by 7 wickets. However, they did not win another match in the tournament and finished bottom of their group, although they did tie their home match against
North West Thunder North West Thunder, commonly referred to as Thunder, are a women's cricket team that represent Lancashire and North West England, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic women's cricket. They play their home matches at various grounds, i ...
. Ahead of the 2022 season, it was announced that Castle was becoming captain of the side in all formats, and that Trevor Griffin was stepping down as Head Coach for personal reasons. Griffin was later replaced by
Laura Marsh Laura Alexandra Marsh (born 5 December 1986) is an English former cricketer. Born in Pembury, Kent, she began playing cricket at 11 and started her career as a medium pace bowler but found greater success when she switched to off spin. She playe ...
, taking on the Head Coach role on an interim basis for the 2022 season. The side finished bottom of their
Charlotte Edwards Cup The Charlotte Edwards Cup, initially named the Women's Regional T20, is an English women's cricket Twenty20 domestic competition organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The first edition of the tournament took place in 2021. The tourna ...
group, losing all six of their matches. The side also finished bottom of the
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy is an English women's cricket domestic competition, named after former England captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint, Baroness Heyhoe-Flint, who died in 2017. The first edition of the tournament took place during August ...
group, losing all of their completed matches. Sunrisers all-rounder
Grace Scrivens Grace Elizabeth Scrivens (born 10 November 2003) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Kent, Sunrisers and London Spirit. An all-rounder, she is a left-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. Early life Scrivens was born on 1 ...
was the joint-leading wicket-taker in the competition, with 13 wickets, and the third-highest run-scorer, with 297 runs. At the end of the season, it was announced that
Andy Tennant Andrew Wellman Tennant (born June 15, 1955) is an American screenwriter, film and television director, actor, and dancer. Early life Tennant was born June 15, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Flossmoor, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago ...
had been appointed as the permanent Head Coach of the side.


Home grounds


Players


Current squad

As per 2022 season. * No. denotes the player's squad number, as worn on the back of their shirt. * denotes players with international caps.


Academy

The Sunrisers Academy team plays against other regional academies in friendly and festival matches across various formats. The Academy selects players from across the Sunrisers regional hub, and includes some players who are also in the first team squad. Players in the 2022/23 Academy are listed below:


Coaching staff

* Head Coach:
Andy Tennant Andrew Wellman Tennant (born June 15, 1955) is an American screenwriter, film and television director, actor, and dancer. Early life Tennant was born June 15, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Flossmoor, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago ...
* Regional Director: Danni Warren * Spin Bowling Coach: Mark Lane * Talent Manager/Seam Bowling Coach: Luke Pomfret * Sports Doctor: Phil Batty * Head Strength & Conditioning Coach: Tom Brazier * Performance Analyst: Kieran Phillips * Psycho-Social Lead: Kate Green ''As of the 2022 season.''


Seasons


Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy


Charlotte Edwards Cup


Statistics


Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

* Abandoned matches are counted as NR (no result) * Win or loss by super over or boundary count are counted as tied.


Charlotte Edwards Cup

* Abandoned matches are counted as NR (no result) * Win or loss by super over or boundary count are counted as tied.


Records


Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

*Highest team total: 308/6, v
Southern Vipers The Southern Vipers are a women's cricket team that represent the South of England. The Vipers wear an orange and black kit and play their home matches at the Ageas Bowl and the County Cricket Ground, Hove. They are currently coached by former ...
on 12 September 2021. *Lowest (completed) team total: 53 v
Northern Diamonds Northern Diamonds are a women's cricket team that represent the traditional areas of the North East and Yorkshire, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic women's cricket. They play their home matches at Headingley, the Riverside, Rose ...
on 5 June 2021. *Highest individual score: 99,
Amara Carr Amara Danielle Carr (born 17 April 1994) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Middlesex, Sunrisers and London Spirit. She plays as a wicket-keeper and right-handed batter. She previously played for Devon. Early life Carr was born ...
v
South East Stars South East Stars are a women's cricket team that represent the London & South East region, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic women's cricket. They play their home matches at various grounds, including the County Cricket Ground, Beck ...
on 31 August 2020. *Best individual bowling analysis: 4/20,
Grace Scrivens Grace Elizabeth Scrivens (born 10 November 2003) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Kent, Sunrisers and London Spirit. An all-rounder, she is a left-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. Early life Scrivens was born on 1 ...
v
Northern Diamonds Northern Diamonds are a women's cricket team that represent the traditional areas of the North East and Yorkshire, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic women's cricket. They play their home matches at Headingley, the Riverside, Rose ...
on 9 July 2022. *Most runs: 595 runs in 19 matches,
Grace Scrivens Grace Elizabeth Scrivens (born 10 November 2003) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Kent, Sunrisers and London Spirit. An all-rounder, she is a left-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. Early life Scrivens was born on 1 ...
. *Most wickets: 20 wickets in 19 matches,
Grace Scrivens Grace Elizabeth Scrivens (born 10 November 2003) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Kent, Sunrisers and London Spirit. An all-rounder, she is a left-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. Early life Scrivens was born on 1 ...
.


Charlotte Edwards Cup

*Highest team total: 160/5, v
Western Storm Western Storm are a women's cricket team representing South West England and Wales, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic cricket. They play their home matches at the County Ground, Taunton, the County Ground, Bristol and Sophia Gardens ...
on 18 May 2022. *Lowest (completed) team total: 101/7 v
Northern Diamonds Northern Diamonds are a women's cricket team that represent the traditional areas of the North East and Yorkshire, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic women's cricket. They play their home matches at Headingley, the Riverside, Rose ...
on 25 August 2021. *Highest individual score: 63,
Cordelia Griffith Cordelia Lauren Griffith (born 19 September 1995) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Middlesex, Sunrisers and Manchester Originals. She plays as a right-handed batter. She has previously played for Essex, as well as Surrey Star ...
v
North West Thunder North West Thunder, commonly referred to as Thunder, are a women's cricket team that represent Lancashire and North West England, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic women's cricket. They play their home matches at various grounds, i ...
on 28 August 2021. *Best individual bowling analysis: 4/33,
Grace Scrivens Grace Elizabeth Scrivens (born 10 November 2003) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Kent, Sunrisers and London Spirit. An all-rounder, she is a left-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. Early life Scrivens was born on 1 ...
v
Western Storm Western Storm are a women's cricket team representing South West England and Wales, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic cricket. They play their home matches at the County Ground, Taunton, the County Ground, Bristol and Sophia Gardens ...
on 18 May 2022. *Most runs: 233 runs in 12 matches,
Grace Scrivens Grace Elizabeth Scrivens (born 10 November 2003) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Kent, Sunrisers and London Spirit. An all-rounder, she is a left-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. Early life Scrivens was born on 1 ...
. *Most wickets: 12 wickets in 12 matches,
Grace Scrivens Grace Elizabeth Scrivens (born 10 November 2003) is an English cricketer who currently plays for Kent, Sunrisers and London Spirit. An all-rounder, she is a left-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. Early life Scrivens was born on 1 ...
.


See also

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Bedfordshire Women cricket team The Bedfordshire Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Bedfordshire. They played their first recorded match in 1887, against Huntingdonshire Women. They joined the Women's Twenty20 ...
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Cambridgeshire Women cricket team The Cambridgeshire Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Cambridgeshire. They play their home games across the county, and are captained by Lara Neild. In the Women's County Championsh ...
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Essex Women cricket team The Essex Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Essex. They play their home games at various grounds across the county, including Toby Howe Cricket Ground, Billericay and Garon Park ...
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Hertfordshire Women cricket team The Hertfordshire Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Hertfordshire. They play their home games at various grounds across the county, including Knebworth Park, Knebworth and Londo ...
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Huntingdonshire Women cricket team The Huntingdonshire Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Huntingdonshire. They play their home games at Cricketfield Lane in Ramsey, and are captained by Emily Banks. In the Women's ...
* Middlesex Women cricket team *
Norfolk Women cricket team The Norfolk Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Norfolk. They play their home games at various grounds across the county, and are captained by Ellie Stanley. In 2019, they played in ...
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Northamptonshire Women cricket team The Northamptonshire Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Northamptonshire. They play their home games at various grounds across the county, including Dolben Cricket Ground, Finedon ...
*
Suffolk Women cricket team The Suffolk Women's cricket team is the women's representative cricket team for the English historic county of Suffolk. They play their home games at various grounds across the county, including Wamil Way, Mildenhall and Woolpit CC, Woolpit. T ...


References

{{English Domestic Women's Cricket Regional Hubs 2020 establishments in England Cricket in Essex Essex County Cricket Club Middlesex County Cricket Club Northamptonshire County Cricket Club Cricket clubs established in 2020 English Domestic Women's Cricket Regional Hub teams