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Steelbacks Women in action against Herefordshire in the T20 County Cup. (Photograph: Jeremy Blackmore)

Ripley Praises Kemp and Clive as Steelbacks Women Cruise into Round Two

Amelia Kemp and Ava Clive shared an unbeaten 98-run stand to guide Steelbacks Women to a nine-wicket win over Herefordshire. Head coach David Ripley praised...

27.04.26, 22:51 Updated 27.04.26, 22:51

Jeremy Blackmore

Jeremy Blackmore

Head coach David Ripley has praised Amelia Kemp and Ava Clive, for overcoming early nerves to steer Steelbacks Women to a convincing nine-wicket victory over Herefordshire at Wantage Road yesterday.

The pair shared an unbroken 98-run partnership as the Steelbacks kicked off their knockout T20 County Cup campaign and booked their place in the second round. All-rounder Kemp struck 54 off 42 balls with eight fours and a six, while 17-year-old debutant Clive finished on 37 off 35 balls.

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Jeremy Blackmore

Jeremy Blackmore is the founder and editor of The Steeler. Jeremy is a freelance cricket writer and Wantage Road regular. He has written extensively for a host of publications including The Cricketer, The Cricket Paper, Wisden Cricket Monthly and ESPNcricinfo. He also covers Northamptonshire for the ECB Reporters Network.

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