Grace Scrivens to captain England Women A against New Zealand

The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced the England Women A squads for the 50-over and T20 series against New Zealand A.

A 16-strong squad has been selected for the three 50-over fixtures, with 13 named for the three T20 matches. Essex’s Grace Scrivens will captain the squad, coached by England Women Performance Batting Coach Jon ‘Judge’ Lewis.

Lewis said: “We’re all looking forward to the series. We’ve selected a young and talented group of players, many of whom have gained recognition through their form for their counties in the first half of the season. It’s also good to see a number of players with recent experience of playing for England Women U19s.

“New Zealand have brought over a strong A squad with a good amount of international experience so the challenge will be tough but I’m looking forward to seeing our players grab this opportunity against strong opposition.”

All games will be available to watch free on ecb.co.uk.

50-over squad

Hannah Baker (Warwickshire), Tilly Corteen-Coleman(Surrey), Mahika Gaur (Lancashire)*, Jodi Grewock (Essex), Emma Jones (Surrey), Freya Kemp (Hampshire), Abi Norgrove(Hampshire), Charis Pavely (Warwickshire), Davina Perrin(Warwickshire), Grace Potts (Lancashire), Grace Scrivens (Essex; captain), Seren Smale (Lancashire), Rhianna Southby (Hampshire), Alexa Stonehouse (Surrey), Grace Thompson (Durham)**, Phoebe Turner(Durham)

*Available for third 50-over game only (June 29)

**Available for first 50-over game only (June 23)

20-over squad

Hannah Baker (Birmingham Bears), Tilly Corteen-Coleman (Surrey), Mahika Gaur (Lancashire Thunder), Bess Heath (Durham), Emma Jones (Surrey), Ryana MacDonald-Gay (Surrey), Ella McCaughan (Hampshire Hawks), Charis Pavely (Birmingham Bears), Davina Perrin (Birmingham Bears), Grace Potts (Lancashire Thunder), Grace Scrivens (Essex; captain), Seren Smale (Lancashire Thunder), Alexa Stonehouse (Surrey)

Fixtures

June 23: England Women A v New Zealand A, 50-over, Derby

June 26: England Women A v New Zealand A, 50-over, Derby

June 29: England Women A v New Zealand A, 50-over, Chelmsford

July 3: England Women A v New Zealand A, T20, Chelmsford

July 5: England Women A v New Zealand A, T20, Beckenham

July 7: England Women A v New Zealand A, T20, Beckenham