Redmayne and Jones Propel South East Stars to Victory Over Sunrisers in Rain-Affected Match

Georgia Redmayne and Emma Jones steered the South East Stars to their sixth win in the Charlotte Edwards Cup, comfortably defeating the Sunrisers by 19 runs at The Oval via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

Match Summary

- South East Stars: 153-4 in 18 overs (Redmayne 38*, Jones 36; Scrivens 2-23)

- Sunrisers: 111-5 in 15.5 overs (Scrivens 62*; Gregory 2-17)

- Stars won by 19 runs (DLS method)

In a game shortened to 18 overs per side due to rain, the Stars, after being put into bat, managed a solid 153-4. This was largely thanks to Redmayne and Jones, who added 57 runs in just 35 balls, anchoring the innings and providing late acceleration.

South East Stars’ Batting

After an 80-minute delay due to poor weather, the Stars were asked to bat first. Redmayne, batting at number three, held the innings together with an unbeaten 38 off 40 balls, featuring four boundaries. Her steady approach provided the backbone for the Stars' total.

Jones brought momentum to the innings, smashing 36 from 23 balls with two sixes and three fours. The final over, yielding 13 runs, pushed the Stars to a competitive score of 153-4.

Sunrisers’ Chase

Sunrisers had a shaky start, collapsing to 19-3 within the first four overs. Danielle Gregory’s leg spin then further disrupted their innings as she took two wickets in three balls, leaving them reeling at 43-5 after eight overs.

Despite the early setbacks, the Sunrisers' captain Grace Scrivens fought valiantly. She scored an unbeaten 62 from 48 balls, reaching her fifty in 41 deliveries and keeping the chase alive. However, the increasing required run rate became insurmountable, with 43 runs needed off just 13 balls before the match was called off due to rain. The Sunrisers ended their innings at 111-5.

Standings and Next Matches

With this win, the South East Stars remain in second place on the table and have secured a spot at Finals Day. In contrast, the Sunrisers, who are positioned seventh, have seen their play-off aspirations end.

Upcoming Fixtures on Sunday

- Central Sparks vs Southern Vipers at Worcester (10:30 BST)

- Northern Diamonds vs Western Storm at Headingley (11:00 BST)

- The Blaze vs South East Stars at Derby (11:30 BST)