Charlotte Edwards Cup: Sarah Taylor concussed as Northern Diamonds lose opener in new T20 competitors

Northern Diamonds recruited Sarah Taylor as cover for international duty and injury

Former England wicket-keeper Sarah Taylor was left concussed as the inaugural Charlotte Edwards Cup began.

Taylor, who came out of retirement this month, could not bat for Northern Diamonds after being hit while keeping late in the Thunder innings.

Thunder edged the game by 12 runs, while Sunrisers beat Western Storm and Southern Vipers routed Central Sparks.

Earlier, South East Stars eased to a six-wicket win over Lightning in the T20 competition curtain-raiser.

English cricket’s new regional competition has been named in honour of Edwards, who guided England to two World Cup wins in 2009.

Bethany Harmer hit the only six of the Lightning innings in a 25-ball knock of 34, but only Abigail Freeborn provided any support as the hosts were bowled out for 107 in 19.1 overs.

Stars captain Bryony Smith got the chase off to a positive start, hitting 30 off 14 balls, including two maximums, before Phoebe Franklin…

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