Ailsa Lister

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Ailsa Lister
Personal information
Born (2004-04-08) 8 April 2004 (age 20)
Elgin, Moray, Scotland
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 24)17 October 2023 v Ireland
Last ODI21 October 2023 v Ireland
T20I debut (cap 19)24 May 2021 v Ireland
Last T20I24 October 2023 v Ireland
Career statistics
Competition WT20I
Matches 16
Runs scored 178
Batting average 12.71
100s/50s 0/1
Top score 60
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 3/–
Source: Cricinfo, 6 January 2023

Ailsa Lister (born 8 April 2004) is a Scottish cricketer.[1][2][3] In October 2020, Lister was named in Scotland's squad to play Ireland at the La Manga Club during their tour of Spain.[4][5] However, the matches were called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] In May 2021, Lister was again named in Scotland's squad to face Ireland, this time for a four-match Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) series in Belfast.[7] She made her WT20I debut on 24 May 2021, for Scotland against Ireland.[8][9]

In January 2022, she was named in Scotland's team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Cricket Qualifier tournament in Malaysia.[10] In March 2024, it was announced that she had signed a professional contract with North West Thunder.[11][12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ailsa Lister". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Cricket: North-east prospect Ailsa Lister praises mentors after earning full Scotland call-up". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Ailsa Lister to keep Scotland Cricket caps in the family line". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Five match Scotland series against Ireland confirmed for Spain". Cricket Scotland. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Teenage cricketer Ailsa Lister misses out on Scotland Wildcats international trip to Spain but lands national sportswomen of the year nomination". Grampian Online. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Scotland pull out of women's series against Ireland in Spain over Covid concerns". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Scotland name squad for series against Ireland Women". Cricket Europe. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  8. ^ "1st T20I, Belfast, May 24 2021, Scotland Women Tour of Ireland". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Ireland v Scotland T20 series: Scots defeat hosts in Stormont opener". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Scotland's women aim to start 2022 on a high at Commonwealth Games qualifier". Cricket Scotland. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  11. ^ "Squads and Fixtures Announced for 2024 Pre-Season Tour". Lancashire Cricket. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Ailsa and Hannah Sign Up With Thunder". Cricket Scotland. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.

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