Sussex Sharks Women vs Gloucestershire Women

Sussex Sharks Women continue their Vitality Blast campaign at Horsham on Sunday, playing host to Gloucestershire Women.

The last time Alexia Walker's side donned the Sussex blue a thriller was witnessed, though unfortunately it fell in favour of the visiting Leicestershire Foxes on the final ball of the match. An excellent advert, though, as the two sides produced a brilliant affair that included a multitude of fine shots and excellent wickets.

Following the defeat, the Sharks have some work to do still if they are to progress further in the competition as they remain winless, welcoming a Gloucestershire side that have won two and lost two in the Blast. Mollie Adams finds herself in fabulous form, scoring 40 last time out but with three consecutive half-centuries prior to that in the competition.

Team News:

Formerly of Berkshire but in the Vipers Academy since 2024, Eliza Bristowe joins us from Hampshire. Anna Lewis misses out having fractured her finger, whilst seamer Anna Buckle continues to miss out after suffering a dislocated thumb last month. Lottie Curling, too, is an absentee with an ongoing ankle injury.

Squad: Mollie Adams, Sophie Beck, Eliza Bristowe, Darcey Clarke, Izzy Collis, Kali-Ann Docherty, Chiara Green (c), Bella Johnson, Faye Mullins, Eve O’Neill, Shristi Patil, Talitha Stanley, Phoebe Wilkinson

The Opposition

The visitors arrive into this one on the back of a solid seven-wicket victory over Worcestershire, placing them in good stead at this point in the tournament. It's been the bats of Rebecca Halliday and AC Munday that have propelled them to victory, whilst Alice and Charlotte Phillips have been the main points of attack with the ball, combining for nine wickets.

How to Watch

You'll be able to keep up with the action via our Match Centre. You will need to register for a free account to access the stream, statistics, replays and live scorecard. We will not be streaming this match due to the ongoing men's match at Hove.

The action gets underway at 2.30pm tomorrow.

Horsham Cricket Club

Horsham Cricket Club have designated this match as Ladies Day, where Horsham First XI will be in action at midday, before the Sussex Sharks take to the field for a 2.30pm start.

Bubbly Brunch will be available in the Clubhouse from 12pm, with promotions on prosecco, Pimms and cocktails. Afternoon Tea will also be on offer, with the Bar and Kitchen open all day.

Entry is free, and so is the parking!