Stars begin Charlotte Edwards Cup defence

Entering into its second year, the Charlotte Edwards Cup kicks off a big summer of T20 cricket, with eight teams battling it out for the trophy.

Named after England women's most-capped player, the tournament will see eight women's regional teams battling it out for the trophy in the 20-over competition, each playing six group-stage matches in two groups of four.

The best-performing group winner will then immediately progress to the final, with the semi-final also played on Finals Day between the other group winner and the best second-placed team.

South East Stars will be looking to defend their 2021 title when they beat Northern Diamonds as they head to Chelmsford to face Sunrisers in the first match of their campaign.

Elsewhere on the opening weekend, Lightning face Northern Diamonds, Western Storm play Central Sparks and Southern Vipers face Thunder.

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There are some big names across the tournament to look out for too, including The Hundred break out star Abtaha Maqsood, England's Lauren