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(Redirected from Super Strikers (Super Fours)) English women's cricket team

Cricket team
Emeralds
Personnel
CaptainHeather Knight (2013)
Caroline Atkins (2012)
Jo Cook (2009)
Nicky Shaw (2008)
Alexia Walker (2007)
Arran Brindle (2005–2006)
Salliann Briggs (2004)
Claire Taylor (2002–2003)
Team information
Colours  Green
Established2002
History
SF50 wins0
SFT20 wins0

Emeralds, previously known as Super Strikers, were an English women's cricket team that competed in the Super Fours. The squad varied from season to season, but was made up of some of the top players in English cricket. They were captained by various England players, including Claire Taylor and Arran Brindle. They were the only Super Fours side to never win a competition.

History

2002–2005: Super Strikers

The Super Fours was established in 2002 as a way of bridging the gap between women's county cricket and international cricket, bringing together the top players in England. Super Strikers was one of the teams established, and was captained by Claire Taylor. They finished 4th in the first 50 over tournament that took place, winning 2 out of 6 games. The Super Strikers achieved their best finishes in 2003 and 2005, when they finished 2nd, but overall were the worst-performing Super Fours side.

2006–2013: Emeralds

In 2006 the side was renamed Emeralds, but brought little change in fortunes, as they finished bottom of the 50 over group, and 3rd in the Twenty20 tournament. Emeralds did not find much improvement over subsequent years, failing to finish above 3rd in the 50 over tournament. They did reach the Twenty20 final in the last Super Fours season, 2013, but lost to Sapphires by 5 wickets.

Seasons

Super Fours

Season League standings Notes
P W L T A Pts Pos
2002 6 2 4 0 0 24 4th
2003 6 3 2 0 1 36 2nd
2004 6 3 3 0 0 45 3rd
2005 6 4 2 0 0 60 2nd
2006 6 1 4 1 0 22 4th
2007 6 2 3 0 1 42 3rd
2008 6 2 2 0 2 54 3rd
2011 2 0 2 0 0 – – No overall standings
2012 2 1 1 0 0 – – No overall standings
2013 2 1 0 0 1 – – No overall standings

Super Fours Twenty20

Year Played Wins Losses Tied NR Standing
2004 2 0 2 0 0 4th
2005 3 1 2 0 0 3rd in group
2006 2 1 1 0 0 Won 3rd place play-off
2007 Tournament Abandoned
2008 2 0 2 0 0 4th
2011 2 0 2 0 0 4th
2012 2 0 2 0 0 4th
2013 2 1 1 0 0 Lost to Sapphires in the final

References

  1. "Super Fours gives women step up". BBC Sport. 16 May 2002. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  2. "Super Fours 2002 Table". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  3. "Super Fours 2003 Table". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  4. "Super Fours 2005 Table". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  5. "Super Fours 2006 Table". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  6. "Super Fours Twenty20 2006". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  7. "Super Fours Twenty20 2013". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
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