BatFast's free virtual cricket tournament for girls has been extended by two further weeks, after slots for the competitions initial run were swiftly snapped up.

The event will now run until Friday 11 November, with those who take part enjoying the experience of facing the bowling of professional women’s cricketers via the BatFast simulator.

Prizes will be given to all contestants, with an opportunity to enjoy a meet and greet with Trent Rockets' women in 2023 taking star billing.

Each team should consist of four players, with no previous experience of cricket necessary.

Hour long slots to complete a combined 20 overs of batting against the augmented reality elite stars are available until 11 November.

List of simulated bowlers:

  • Lucy Higham: Nottinghamshire, Lightning and Northern Superchargers off-spinner.
  • Grace Ballinger: Leicestershire, Lightning and London Spirit left-arm seamer.
  • Sophie Munro: Nottinghamshire, Lightning and Trent Rockets right-arm seamer.
  • Kathryn Bryce: Lightning, Trent Rockets and Scotland right-arm seamer.
  • Kirstie Gordon: Kent, Lightning, Birmingham Phoenix and England left-arm spinner.

BatFast's cutting-edge technology allows participants to enjoy the physical experience of bat on ball, with deliveries appearing to have been bowled by the players listed above. The simulator will also project the numbers of runs scored with each shot. 

The competition venue is BatFast, Unit 12, Quayside Court, Colwick Quays Business Park, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2JY.

Teams can register their places online via the link below, or contact BatFast directly at info@batfast.com or 0800 689 3137 for more information.

To register your team, and to find out more about the rules of the tournament, register here…

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International cricket in 2023

Trent Bridge will host three international matches next summer, with the sole Test Match of the Women’s Ashes taking place at Nottinghamshire’s historic home, before England’s men face New Zealand and Ireland in IT20 and ODI contests respectively. 

Peruse further information at trentbridge.co.uk/internationals.