Ripley Praises Kemp and Clive as Steelbacks Women Cruise into Round Two
27.04.26, 22:51 Updated 27.04.26, 22:51
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.
They came together after skipper Gemma Marriott fell first ball in the chase as the hosts set out in pursuit of 98. When Kemp was dropped at backward point on five, nerves were jangling in the home dressing room before the pair chased down their target with seven overs to spare.
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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.