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13-Year-Old Scores Stunning 236 in National Cup
28 May
Summary
- Martha Appleby, 13, scored 236 runs not out from 79 balls.
- Her innings included 26 fours and 18 sixes.
- Appleby is part of the Southern Vipers Elite Performance Pathway.
Martha Appleby, a 13-year-old cricketer, recently recorded an astonishing 236 runs not out from only 79 deliveries during a National Cup match. Representing Hursley Park, she hit 26 fours and 18 sixes in her remarkable performance against Falkland in the under-13 competition.
Appleby, who is also part of the Southern Vipers Elite Performance Pathway and plays for Dorset, has emerged as a significant young talent. Her incredible knock occurred in a nationwide competition involving over 300 girls' teams, with finals scheduled for Lord's.
Despite the demanding conditions, Appleby maintained her concentration, stating it was tiring but she had to keep her focus. She began playing cricket at a young age and hopes to play for England in the future, inspired by players like Alice Capsey.
