Born in Bath, Somerset, Anya showed prodigious talent at youth level with bat and ball, although latterly has become best known for her swing bowling.
Anya was the first girl to join the Somerset Cricket Academy, at aged 13. She was called into the England Academy squad in 2007. She swiftly made her England International debut the following season, aged 16.
Anya was the first girl to join the Somerset Cricket Academy, at aged 13. She was called into the England Academy squad in 2007. She swiftly made her England International debut the following season, aged 16.
Anya was named Player of the Tournament in the 2014 T20i World Cup, and was also part of the successful England ODI World Cup winning sides of 2009 and 2017. And was on the cover of the 2018 Wisden, following her bowling success in the 2017 World Cup Final at Lords.
She became a constant in the England team, and became vice-captain for a period. Anya retired from international cricket in early 2022.
Anya is now a Player and Bowling Coach at the Southern Vipers and Southern Brave; and has captained the Southern Brave to two successive finals appearances.
Somerset Playing Statistics
| Playing Period: | 2005-2018 | Batting: | RHB |
| Appearances: | >75 | Bowling: | RA Medium (Fast) |
| Runs: | >1,500 | ||
| Wickets: | >90 | ||
| Somerset Captain: | 2012-2016 | ||
| England International: 2008-2022 |
Career Statistics
| Competition | WTest | WODI | WT20I | WLA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 8 | 86 | 79 | 189 |
| Runs scored | 118 | 285 | 104 | 2,175 |
| Batting average | 9.83 | 10.55 | 11.55 | 20.91 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 1/7 |
| Top score | 47 | 32* | 29 | 105 |
| Balls bowled | 1,556 | 4,002 | 1,598 | 7,819 |
| Wickets | 19 | 106 | 102 | 217 |
| Bowling Average | 33.42 | 26.53 | 15.55 | 21.85 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best bowling | 4/51 | 6/46 | 5/11 | 7/28 |
| Catches/stumpings | 4/– | 23/– | 20/– | 57/– |
Other Teams – Western Storm (2016-2021), Southern Braves (2021-2022), Southern Vipers (2022), Berkshire CCC (2017 – 2021)
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