Francesca Sweet has signed a two-year deal with Hampshire Cricket. (Image: Hampshire Cricket)On her debut for the Challengers, she scored 81 off 73 balls against The Blaze in a narrow four-run win. Sweet said: "I’m really excited to join Hampshire, everyone at the club has been very welcoming whilst I’ve been trialling. During the 2025 season, Sweet scored 315 runs for the Foxes in the Women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup League Two, averaging just under 40. Hampshire fans can watch Sweet in action with a Women’s Season Ticket, available at the early bird rate of £99 until Saturday, January 31.

Source: Metro January 20, 2026 16:23 UTC