Devon Women Match Preview: Staffordshire (A)
Devon Women travel to Stafford CC looking to secure first place in the Metro Bank One Day Cup Women's League 3 Division 1 on Sunday, 14 September.
Devon have already qualified for finals day on 21 September, with only second-placed Berkshire capable of finishing above after the final round of games.
Sunday's opponents Staffordshire come into the game knowing they must win in order to have a chance at going through to the final, but would still rely on fourth-placed Buckinghamshire overcoming Berkshire at Slough CC.
| Pos | Team | W | L | C/A | NRR | BPs | Pts |
| 1 | Devon | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1.91 | 3 | 25 |
| 2 | Berkshire | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1.53 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 | Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.9 | 3 | 19 |
| 2 | Buckinghamshire | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.13 | 3 | 19 |
David Joseph's Thoughts
"Last Sunday was frustrating due to the weather, so we're really looking forward to getting out there and finishing the group phase with a good performance this weekend."
Captain's Thoughts
"I'm excited that we're going into the last league game at the top of the table with hopes of staying there this weekend.
"With finals day next weekend, we will be looking to put in a strong performance and get some cricket into everyone after last week's washout."
Match Details
Venue: Stafford CC, Brian Westhead Pavilion, Riverway, Stafford ST16 3WB
Date: Sunday, 14 September
Start times: 11am
Format: 50-over
Devon Women Squad
Georgia Read returns to the squad to replace Erin Vukusic.
Last Time Out
Devon Women won by 9 wickets
30/04/2017
ECB Women's County Championship - Division 2
Amara Carr was the captain as Devon Women secured a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Staffordshire with more than 27 overs to spare.
Electing to field, Devon's bowlers were relentless from the outset. Hazelle Garton (1-11 from 10) set the tone with an economical opening spell, but the day belonged to Milly Squire. Her superb figures of 4-27 ripped through Staffordshire's middle order with only Charlotte Whyle (40) offering prolonged resistance as the hosts were bowled out for 104 in the 45th over, with Becca Silk (2-18) and Emily Edgcombe (1-11) providing excellent support.
In reply, Sophie Mackenzie led the charge with a fluent, match-defining 50 from 66 balls, peppering the boundary with six fours. She shared an 86-run opening stand with Cait O’Keefe (32*), who guided the side home alongside Suzie McDonald (8*) after Mackenzie fell with the finish line in sight.
