Alex wants to improve on Thunder’s winning run
LANCASHIRE Thunder are subscribing to the London bus theory when it comes to Kia Super League wins – you wait ages for one to come along and then two come at once.
But England spinner Alex Hartley has a slight variation on the old saying.
“Hopefully we can get more than two,” she said. “If we can get another six or seven, that would be ideal.”
Hartley was speaking ahead of today’s televised clash with her old team Surrey Stars at the Kia Oval (2.30pm), which the Thunder head into having won two games on the spin.
After losing their opener against Loughborough at Southport last weekend, they went on to beat Yorkshire at Emerald Headingley on Friday and last year’s finalists Southern Vipers at Liverpool on Sunday.
The Thunder had only won one previous fixture in two years of the KSL – and none last year – but now hopes are high they can hold their position in the top three and qualify for Finals Day.
“The win against Yorkshire the other day really helped,” said leftarmer Hartley, who has returned to the Thunder for this campaign.
“We had a bit of momentum, and we managed to keep it going. What a feeling.
“We’d never beaten the Vipers. They’re a strong side, and it felt great. We were definitely the better side on the day and deserved it.”
The good news keeps coming for Hartley and the Thunder, who are set to name India T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur in their squad for the first time following visa problems.
“She’ll come into the team - if picked,” laughed Hartley. “That really strengthens our batting, and we’re looking forward to the game.”
Surrey have lost one, won one and had Sunday’s clash with Yorkshire at Guildford rained off.