Typhoons (women's cricket)

Typhoons are an Irish women's cricket team that compete in the Women's Super Series. The team has no geographical base, instead being made up of some of the best players from across Ireland.[1] They are captained by Rebecca Stokell and coached by Paul Davidge.[2] They won their first Super Series title in 2020, and their second in 2023.

Typhoons
Personnel
CaptainRebecca Stokell
CoachPaul Davidge
Team information
Colours  Blue
Founded2015
History
WSS wins2

History

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Typhoons were established in 2015 to compete in the Women's Super 3s, a tournament designed to bridge the gap between club cricket and international cricket in Ireland. The team was made up of some of the best players in Irish cricket, and were captained by Elena Tice and coached by Matt Lunson.[3] Typhoons finished bottom of the league in their first season, with two wins from their eight matches.[4] The following season, 2016, Typhoons again finished bottom, this time with just one victory, in their final match against Dragons.[5][6]

Typhoons saw some improvement in 2017, finishing 2nd in the group with four wins from their ten matches.[7] They fared similarly in 2018 again winning four matches to finish second.[8] In 2019, Typhoons returned to the bottom of the table, picking up 8 points.[9]

In 2020 the tournament was reduced to two teams due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Typhoons now facing off against Scorchers in eight 50 over matches. The two sides each won 4 matches, with Typhoons just edging out Scorchers for their first title on Net Run Rate.[10] Typhoons bowler Celeste Raack was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with 12 victims, with fellow players Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell and captain Laura Delany also putting in strong performances to help their side to the title.[11][12] The 2021 tournament again included just two sides, with Scorchers and Typhoons now playing for separate 50 over and T20 titles.[13] In June, the Super 50 Cup ended with Typhoons winning just one match, losing the title to Scorchers.[14] In August, they also lost in the T20 Trophy, winning one match out of six.[15] In 2022, the side finished second in the Super 50 Cup and third in the Super 20 Trophy.[16][17] Typhoons overseas player Robyn Searle, in the final match of the Super 50 Cup, scored the highest score in Super Series history, making 143*.[18] Rebecca Stokell became captain of the side ahead of the 2023 season.[19] They won the 50-over tournament that season, winning four of their six matches.[20]

Players

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Current squad

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Based on squad announced for the 2023 season. Players in bold have international caps.[19]

No. Name Nationality Birth date Batting style Bowling style Notes
Batters
10 Sinead Thompson   Ireland Unknown Left-handed Unknown
13 Rebecca Stokell   Ireland (2000-03-13) 13 March 2000 (age 24) Right-handed Right-arm medium Captain
14 Robyn Searle   South Africa (1997-06-17) 17 June 1997 (age 27) Right-handed Right-arm medium Overseas player
68 Sarah Forbes   Ireland (2002-08-16) 16 August 2002 (age 22) Right-handed Right-arm off break
All-rounders
2 Celeste Raack   Ireland (1994-05-18) 18 May 1994 (age 30) Right-handed Right-arm leg break
12 Georgia Atkinson   New Zealand (2000-04-23) 23 April 2000 (age 24) Right-handed Right-arm leg break Overseas player
14 Laura Delany   Ireland (1992-12-23) 23 December 1992 (age 31) Right-handed Right-arm medium
22 Lara McBride   Ireland Unknown Unknown Right-arm medium
36 Georgina Dempsey   Ireland (2004-07-29) 29 July 2004 (age 20) Right-handed Right-arm medium
64 Louise Little   Ireland (2003-05-16) 16 May 2003 (age 21) Right-handed Right-arm medium
Alice Walsh   Ireland (2006-04-13) 13 April 2006 (age 18) Right-handed Right-arm medium
Wicket-keepers
6 Jane Butterly   Ireland Unknown Left-handed
21 Joanna Loughran   Ireland (2004-08-25) 25 August 2004 (age 20) Right-handed Right-arm medium
81 Mary Waldron   Ireland (1984-05-05) 5 May 1984 (age 40) Right-handed
Bowlers
1 Alice Tector   Ireland Unknown Unknown Right-arm medium
10 Freya Sargent   Ireland (2006-01-21) 21 January 2006 (age 18) Right-handed Right-arm off break
37 Rebecca Gough   Ireland (2004-07-22) 22 July 2004 (age 20) Right-handed Right-arm medium
42 Ava Canning   Ireland (2004-02-02) 2 February 2004 (age 20) Right-handed Right-arm medium

Seasons

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Women's Super Series

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Combined format

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Season League standings Notes
P W L T A/C NRR Pts Pos
2015 8 2 6 0 0 –1.596 4 3rd
2016 6 1 4 0 1 –1.326 3 3rd
2017 10 4 5 0 1 –0.041 9 2nd
2018 10 4 6 0 0 –0.554 8 2nd
2019 10 3 5 0 2 –0.072 8 3rd
2020 8 4 4 0 0 +0.189 8 1st Champions

Super 50 Cup

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Season League standings Notes
P W L T A/C NRR Pts Pos
2021 7 1 4 0 2 –1.062 4 2nd
2022 6 2 3 0 1 –0.960 5 2nd
2023 6 4 2 0 0 +1.190 19 1st Champions

Super 20 Trophy

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Season League standings Notes
P W L T A/C NRR Pts Pos
2021 6 1 4 0 1 –0.560 3 2nd
2022 6 0 4 0 2 –1.015 2 3rd
2023 6 2 4 0 0 –0.140 10 3rd

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Women's Super 3's Announced for 2015". Cricket Ireland. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Women's Super 50 Series to kick off on Monday; squads named". Cricket Ireland. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Women's Super 3's Announced for 2015". Cricket Ireland. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Women's Super 3s 2015 Table". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Toyota Super 3s 2016". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Toyota Super 3s 2016 Table". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Toyota Super 3s 2017 Table". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Toyota Super 3s 2018 Table". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Toyota Super 3s 2019 Table". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Super Series 2020 Table". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Bowling in Super Series 2020 (Ordered by Wickets)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Batting and Fielding in Super Series 2020 (Ordered by Runs)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Arachas Super Series 2021". Cricket Ireland. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  14. ^ "Arachas Super 50 Cup 2021". CricketArchive. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  15. ^ "Arachas Super 20 Trophy 2021". CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  16. ^ "Arachas Super 20 Trophy 2022". NV Play. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  17. ^ "Arachas Super 50 Cup 2022". NV Play. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  18. ^ "Robyn Searle creates history as the Typhoons extinguish the Dragons fire". Cricket Ireland. 10 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  19. ^ a b "Women's Super Series fixtures and squads released". Cricket Ireland. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  20. ^ "Evoke Super 50 Cup 2023". CricketArchive. Retrieved 18 September 2023.