Bowlers dominate on day one of Women’s Development
Auckland and Central Districts recorded big wins with Canterbury coming out on top in a tight encounter in the first round of the Women’s Development Tournament at Ilam Fields, Christchurch.
The conditions and pitches suited the bowlers with the only half century coming from Wellington’s Jess McFadyen.
Central captain Esther Lanser was the stand out performer on day one with a match winning 45 to go with her four for 12.
Hannah Malloch from Canterbury also showed good form with four for 31.
Auckland v Otago
Toss: Auckland won the toss and elected to field
Otago 59 (Abbot 20; Taylor 3/8, Cooke 2/21) lost to Auckland 60/2(Glynn 21, Hickson 14, Eastwood 12*; Abbot 1/12, Millar 1/6)
Auckland only needed 14.4 of their allotted 50 overs to chase down Otago’s small total in the first round match.
Melissa Taylor was the chief destroyer taking three for eight for Auckland with Maddie Cooke picking up two for 21.
Katie Glynn was the best of the Auckland line up with 21 as they romped to a comfortable first up victory.
Victoria Abbot scored 20 and took one for 12 to be the stand out performer in a forgettable first match for Otago.
Northern Districts v Central Districts
Toss: Central Districts won the toss and elected to field
Northern Districts 93 (Vincent 41, Kirkbridge 11; Lanser 4/12, Rangnekar 2/10. Bartosh-Short 2/7) lost to Central Districts 94/1(Lanser 45, Frey 27*; Leydon-Davis 1/12)
Central Districts captain Esther Lanser starred with the bat and ball to help her team to comfortable first up victory over Northern Districts.
Batting first, Northern put on 93 with Rhiana Vincent making 41. Lancer was the key factor in the low total taking four for 12 with Sanika Rangnekar chipping in with two for 10.
In reply, Lancer lashed 45 with fellow opener Michelle Frey contributing an unbeaten 27 to see Central home.
Canterbury v Wellington
Toss: Canterbury won the toss and elected to field
Wellington 162 (McFadyen 60, Will 34, Charteris 14; Mallock 4/31, Cox 3/23, Burns 1/15) lost to Canterbury 163/6 (Kendal 45, Fitzsimon 18, Aburn 35*; Bedford 2/25, Bennett 1/29)
Wellington made a challenging 162 after being put into bat but it wasn’t enough as Canterbury chased down the total with over four overs to spare.
Jess McFadyen struck an outstanding 60 for Wellington with Kimberly Will next best with 34.
Canterbury bowler Hannah Malloch was the chief destroyer with four for 31 with Natalie Cox sneering three for 23.
The run chase was lead by Meg Kendal who hit 45 and was finished off by Hayley Aburn who remained unbeaten on 35.
