Glamorgan Women vs Sussex Sharks

Glamorgan Women vs Sussex Sharks Women: Match Report

After a morning of rain and no cricket played, the weather at Sophia Gardens eventually cleared resulting in an adjusted match of 25 overs a piece for the Metro Bank One Day Cup opener between Glamorgan Women and the Sussex Sharks. 

Skipper Chiara Green won the delayed toss, electing to put the hosts into bat on an extremely green-looking surface. 

After opting to open the bowling with seamers at both ends, Green soon made the switch to spin, a decision that yielded instant results. 

Eve O’Neil, on loan from Hampshire, made an instant impact with her right-arm offspin, taking three wickets in her opening two overs to leave Glamorgan on 56/3. 

It was an impressive debut for the loanee, who returned figures of 3-2 for 14 from her allotted 5 overs. 

From there on the momentum shifted. Glamorgan captain Bethan Gammon and Gemma Porter then put on a 4th wicket stand of 104 runs to drag the hosts back into a favorable position.

That partnership was eventually ended by Daisy Gibb who clean bowled Porter for 29, before returning for final over and claiming the scalp of Gammon, who departed for an imposing 72.   

Gibb’s defiant death bowling helped stem the a flurry of late runs as Glamorgan set 179 to win.

The Sharks’ response was dealt an early blow when opener Rachel King was dismissed in the second over for 4. 

With boundaries looking hard to come by, the Glamorgan attack continued to build scoreboard pressure, eventually rewarded with the wicket of Jazz Westley.

Wicket-keeper-batter Mollie Adams looked assured and comfortable at the crease and while she didn’t manage to find boundaries early on her innings, began to build momentum before being adjudged to have been stumped for 19. 

When Sharks captain Chiara Green made her way to the crease, her side required 76 from 121 runs and she showed her intent immediately, pulling Daisy Jeanes for four.

If the Sharks were to chase Glamorgan down, they would need to step on the gas. Green and Western continued to push to up the rate but were undone when Green was run-out chasing a quick single.

That reduced the Sharks to 72-4, with a little over ten overs remaining.

The Sharks lower-order continued to attempt to play positively but were Glamorgan were persistent with the lines and sharp in the field, taking wickets at regular intervals to ensure the victory. 

As well as impressing with the ball, Daisy Gibb looked tidy with bat in hand too. She top scored for the Sharks, making 24 runs from 20 balls. 

That wasn't enough to prevent defeat, with Glamorgan winning the Metro Bank One Day Cup opener by 54 runs. 

Next Up: Sussex Sharks vs Yorkshire Vikings

Alexia Walker's side are next back in action a week on Saturday, on 26 April as Yorkshire Women travel down to The 1st Central County Ground. 

If you're a Sussex Member, this game is included in your membership! If you're looking to purchase tickets, however, then the link can be found here. Tickets start from just £5.