Arachas Super Series 2022 | Everything You Need to Know

One of the best domestic competitions in Ireland, the 2022 edition of Arachas Super Series, commenced on May 1 as three teams faces off against each other, namely, the Scorchers, Typhoons, and Dragons. 


This tournament is one of the best in Irish cricket at domestic level, aiding in the identification of players who can represent the country in the future. 


Due to the constraints and rules of COVID-19, the competition has only seen two teams in recent years, but this year there will be three teams competing, making the tournament more exciting.


Squads:


Scorchers


Gaby Lewis (c), Christina Coulter Reilly, Rachel Delaney, Shauna Kavanagh, Anna Kerrison, Sophie MacMahon, Niamh MacNulty, Hannah Little, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Lara Maritz, Eimear Richardson, Ellie McGee, Siúin Woods, Jenny Sparrow


Head Coach - Glenn Querl


Typhoons


Laura Delany (c), Ava Canning, Sarah Condron, Georgina Dempsey, Robyn Lewis, Rebecca Gough, Maria Kerrison, Louise Little, Joanna Loughran, Tess Maritz, Lara McBride, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron, Celeste Raack 


Head Coach - Paul Davidge


Dragons


Leah Paul (captain), Amy Caulfield, Zara Craig, Alana Dalzell, Sarah Forbes, Abbi Harrison, Amy Hunter, Mollie Devine, Charlotte Lyons, Kia McCartney, Kate McEvoy, Cara Murray, Orla Prendergast, Jemma Rankin, Alison Cowan


Head Coach - James Cameron-Dow


History:


Previously known as the Women’s Super 3, The Dragons, Scorchers, and Typhoons were the first three teams to compete in the event, which debuted in 2015 as a 50-over and Twenty20 tournament. 


The series was reduced to two teams in 2020, and just a single 50-over format was used. It was then separated into 50-over and T20 competitions in 2021. The competition will return to a three-team format in 2022.


The Scorchers have won four titles, the Dragons three, and the Typhoons one. Scorchers, led by Gaby Lewis, are the defending champions.


Where to Watch:


South Asian Fans will be able to catch the live action on FanCode App while the rest of the world can watch it at https://www.livestream.com/CricketIrelandLive. 

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