On Tuesday 23 June, the Girls’ 1st XI travelled to Stowe School to compete in the National Plate Finals Day of The Cricket Paper 100 competition. With temperatures soaring throughout the day, all matches were reduced to 80 balls per side. Following a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Newcastle-under-Lyme School in the morning semi-final, the girls progressed to the Plate Final against St Edward’s School, Oxford. St Edward’s won the toss and elected to bowl. Cranleigh closed their innings on 77-7, with Amelia G finishing unbeaten on 32.

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