Round seven of the SunSmart cricket competition saw Subiaco Marist host Rockingham – Mandurah at Newman College. With the centre square affected by recent rain, play was delayed until 3:10pm at which time the teams took to the field for a 22 overs per side game. Subiaco Marist won the toss and elected to bowl with the visitors making their intentions known early, playing their shots and getting off to a good start. It was Avril Fahey that made the breakthrough and after the first wicket fell, Rockingham – Mandurah lost wickets at regular intervals. Amanda Williams was the stand out batter for the visitors with 36, while Jaimie Wilson provided good support with her 19 in the middle order, to give the visiting team a competitive total of 6 for 99 to defend. Subiaco Marist captain Avril Fahey starred in the field, picking up 3 wickets and taking two catches, while Emma King picked up two wickets and Rachel Loh completed two good stumpings. The Subiaco Marist run chase was off to a shaky start at 2 for 21, but it was Avril Fahey again who did the job for her team, holding the innings together and scoring an unbeaten 48 to ensure Subiaco Marist secured the points. Jaimie Wilson capped off a good day picking up 2 for 17 and Amanda Williams chipped in with 1 for 16 to be the pick of the Rockingham – Mandurah batters.
Women's cricket action continues next weekend with the Twenty 20 cup, while the Western Fury host the South Australian Scorpions in two one day games, the first to be played at Aquinas College starting at 10am, Saturday 29th November and the second at Richardson Park, South Perth on Sunday 30 November 2008 with play starting at 9:30am.
(Kate Burns)
Melville accounted for Tuart Hill at Charles Veryard in round seven of the SunSmart cricket competition. The visitors won the toss and sent Tuart Hill into bat which turned out to be a great decision as Melville's Renee Chappell ripped through the home side's batting order. Tuart Hill were 3-78 and looking good until Chappell unleashed a devastating spell to pick up outstanding figures of 6-18 from 10 overs including two maidens. Nandini Bhundia (20) and Sue Pearce (20) top scored for Tuart Hill. Melville's Donna Brown came out firing in the run chase, belting 34 and sending her side well on their way to victory. Lauren Stammers finished on 28 not out to steer her side home as Melville completed the outstanding 8 wicket win after 24.3 overs. Connie Wong (1-21) picked up the best bowling figures. Tuart Hill face Midland-Guildford at Charles Veryard on 21 December 2008.
The Midland-Guildford and South Perth clash was cancelled due to rain and both teams shared the points.
