[3] The England and Wales Cricket Board made some matches available to watch online,[3] and the final was shown live on Sky Sports.
[1] The competition featured eight teams, who represented regional hubs,[1][2] which were formed during an overhaul of the English women's domestic cricket structure.
[13] South East Stars were captained by Tash Farrant, and their 14 women squad included England players Sophia Dunkley, Alice Davidson-Richards, and Bryony Smith.
[15] North West Thunder's squad included England cricketer Alex Hartley, as well as Georgie Boyce and Ellie Threlkeld who received regional retainers.
[16] Western Storm were captained by Sophie Luff, and their squad included regionally contracted players Fi Morris and Danielle Gibson.
[17] Central Sparks' squad included regionally contracted players Evelyn Jones, Marie Kelly and Issy Wong.