In the penultimate round of Central Coast Cricket Association’s Women’s T20 Competition, wins were recorded by Northern Power Orange, Warnervale Blue, Warnervale White and Terrigal Matcham, whilst the match between The Entrance and Lisarow Ourimbah succumbed to the weather.
Northern Power Orange secured the Minor Premiership with a 25 run win over second placed Southern Spirit at Col Gooley Field.
In a game that was dominated by the bowlers, The Power won the toss and elected to bat, and after Bec Callan (19) and Kerry Mander (12) got the team off to a bright start with an opening stand of 30, a middle order collapse inspired by Southern Spirit’s, Bethany Leggett, saw them in trouble at 7/51.
A dogged performance by Kerry Missingham, batting as last batter standing, saw The Power push their score up to 79, before Missingham was dismissed in the 18th over for a well made 28.
Leggett was the pick of the Southern Spirit bowlers, taking 4/11 off her 3 overs.
Southern Spirit’s run chase started badly, with the top six batters back under the shelter with only 15 runs on the board, with three of those wickets coming courtesy of run outs.
A determined 28 from youngster, Leisel Collins, mainly also as latter batter standing, gave the Spirit some hope.
However, the innings ended with her dismissal, with the score on 54 in the 16th over.
The Power skipper, Crystal Osborne, was the pick of an excellent bowling unit, taking 2/10 off 4 overs.
These two teams will meet again in a fortnight in the major semi-final.
Warnervale White all but secured their spot in the finals with a six wicket win over Northern Power Blue at Tunkuwallin Oval.
After winning the toss and electing to field, Warnervale were able to restrict Northern Power to 7/78 off their 20 overs.
Jodie Smith continued her recent consistent form with the bat, top scoring with 19, whilst Emily Teale was also a good contributor with 16.
Jordan Johnson was the most successful of the eight bowlers used, taking two wickets, whilst there were three run outs.
In reply, Warnervale were made to work hard for the runs.
However, they were able to pass the total in the 17th over for the loss of two wickets.
Brooke Crampton 30 not out, Char Redman 16 and Wendy Wilson 12 not out, were the pick of the batters.
Naomi Hepplewhite was the The Power’s most successful bowler.
Terrigal Matcham kept their slim finals hopes alive with a 58 run win over Narara Wyoming at Alan Davidson Park.
Batting first after winning the toss, the Bellbirds accumulated 3/122 off their 20 overs, with Ella Merritt again leading the way, retiring on 40.
Jade Day 15, Rachel Small 13 and Nicky Sullivan 10, were others to reach double figures.
Danielle Thorp and Jody Monin were the successful bowlers for Narara Wyoming.
In response, Narara Wyoming were able to bat out their 20 overs but they were unable to get the required momentum to challenge the required total, and finished on 4/64.
Lilly Owen continued her good season, top scoring with 14, whilst Eileen Millen chipped in with 11.
All Terrigal Matcham bowlers were able to do an excellent containing job.
In the final game at Kurruba Oval, Warnervale Blue continued their good form and were able to amass 1/112 off their 20 overs after being sent into bat.
Jess Holmes 4/9 off 4 overs and Michelle Presgrave 2/0, then ensured that Northern Power White were unable to chase down the total.
The Entrance and Lisarow Ourmbah were unable to play due to wet weather, whilst Kincumber Avoca had the bye.
Source:
Media release, Feb 24
Central Coast Cricket Association