Ripley: “We lost our way” as Sussex claim victory to end Steelbacks’ unbeaten start
13.05.26, 20:42 Updated 13.05.26, 20:42
Jeremy Blackmore
Finedon Dolben Cricket Club provided a picturesque setting for Steelbacks Women’s third Metro Bank One Day Cup fixture on Sunday. But a performance which head coach David Ripley described as “disappointing” brought their unbeaten start to the season to an end.
It came in the shape of a heavy 76-run defeat to Sussex Sharks as the Steelbacks were bowled out for 192 in the 42nd over of the chase, in pursuit of an above par 269 to win.
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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.