2023 Central Sparks season

The 2023 season was Central Sparks' fourth season, in which they competed in the 50 over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Twenty20 Charlotte Edwards Cup. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, the side won two of their seven matches, finishing seventh in the group. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, the side finished fifth in the group, winning six of their fourteen matches, with one tie and two no results.

The side was captained by Evelyn Jones and coached by Lloyd Tennant. They played four home matches apiece at Edgbaston Cricket Ground and New Road, and one apiece at Sir Paul Getty's Ground and Scorers, Shirley.

Departures
On 7 November 2022, it was announced that Chloe Hill was leaving the side, joining Southern Vipers, the side she had been on loan to the previous season. On 20 February 2023, it was announced that Sarah Glenn had left the side, joining The Blaze. On 6 March 2023, it was confirmed that Stephanie Butler had left the side at the end of the 2022 season. On 18 April 2023, Central Sparks announced their squad for the season, confirming the departures of Gabrielle Basketter, Clare Boycott, Thea Brookes, Gwenan Davies and Milly Home.

Arrivals
On 3 November 2022, the side announced the signing of Chloe Brewer and Katie George on professional contracts, joining from South East Stars and Western Storm respectively. On 17 April 2023, Central Sparks announced the signing of Erin Burns as an overseas player between May and July 2023. On 18 April 2023, Central Sparks announced their squad for the season, confirming the additions of Ellie Anderson, Charis Pavely and Bethan Ellis. On 1 July 2023, Meg Austin was included in a matchday squad for the first time. On 31 August 2023, the side announced the signing of overseas player Maddy Green.

Personnel and contract changes
On 3 November 2022, the side announced the players that had been awarded professional contracts for the 2023 season, with Davina Perrin signing her first such contract with the side. On 31 January 2023, Central Sparks announced a further three players who had been awarded professional contracts with the side, with Hannah Baker, Grace Potts and Georgia Davis all signing their first such contracts.

Squad list

 * Age given is at the start of Central Sparks' first match of the season (22 April 2023).

Season standings
advanced to the final advanced to the play-off

Batting

 * Source: ESPN Cricinfo Qualification: 200 runs.

Bowling

 * Source: ESPN Cricinfo Qualification: 10 wickets.

Season standings
advanced to final advanced to the semi-final

Batting

 * Source: ESPN Cricinfo Qualification: 100 runs.

Bowling

 * Source: ESPN Cricinfo Qualification: 5 wickets.