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The Blaze (women's cricket)
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| Personnel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Kirstie Gordon | |
| Coach | Craig Cumming | |
| Team information | ||
| Colours | Red and yellow | |
| Established | 2020 | |
| Home ground | Trent Bridge Grace Road Haslegrave Ground County Ground, Derby Queen's Park Lindum Sports Club Ground | |
| History | ||
| RHFT wins | 0 | |
| CEC wins | 1 | |
| Official website | The Blaze | |
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The Blaze, previously known as Lightning, are a women's cricket team that represent the East Midlands region, one of eight regional hubs in English domestic women's cricket. They play their home matches at various grounds, including Trent Bridge and Grace Road.[1][2] They are captained by Kirstie Gordon and coached by Craig Cumming. The team carries over many elements of the WCSL team Loughborough Lightning. They are partnered with Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.[3]
The Blaze won their first title in 2024, winning the Charlotte Edwards Cup after defeating South East Stars in the final.[4]
- ^ "Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Fixtures". England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ "Women's Regional T20 2021 - Fixtures". England and Wales Cricket Board. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
- ^ "Loughborough Selected as Host for Women's Cricket". Loughborough University. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "Bryce Sisters Star as Blaze lift Charlotte Edwards Cup". ESPNcricinfo. 22 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
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