Lizzie Scott

Durham Cricket were thrilled to announce North East seamer Lizzie Scott has signed a two-year deal with the Club.

A product of the Northumberland and Durham pathways, Scott returns to Chester le Street having been part of the Durham Women’s academy.

Having made her professional debut in 2022, Scott has been a regular for the Northern Diamonds – which included an impressive 1-10 from 5 overs in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final win at Lord’s.

Born in Hexham, the right-arm seamer is closing in on 50 all-format wickets – which includes a best of 5-24.

The 20-year-old was part of the England squad for the inaugural Under 19s T20 World Cup in South Africa, playing twice, as England lost to India in the final.

A new ball bowler with pace and the ability to swing the ball, Scott claimed 19 wickets last term in both regional competitions – and earned a call up to the Oval Invincible squad for the Hundred.