Rochester leads the competition heading into round 10 with an almost-perfect 6-1 record after defeating Cooma by 44 runs.
Rochester won the toss and elected to bat on its home turf of Windridge Oval, yet, it was tough going as only opener Hayley Broucek (11) and number seven Sarah Taylor (20 not out) managed to crack double digits.
Evie Dalton seemingly couldn’t be stopped with the ball for Cooma, snaring 5-22 as Rochester were bowled out for 91 at the beginning of the 27th over.
In the second innings, Rochester dominated with the ball and in the field, as Jinaya Nurse (14) was Cooma’s only batter to record a score of consequence.
After putting in a good effort with the bat, Broucek led Rochester’s attack with the ball, taking 5-3 as Harriet East assisted with 2-6.
Rochester ended up bowling out Cooma for 47 in 13 overs to record a strong win and a clear statement heading into the Christmas and new year break.
Bamawm-Lockington United v Nathalia
The Lions also got on the board in round nine, solidifying their top-four spot with a victory over Nathalia.
Travelling to Nathalia Showgrounds, BLU won the toss and elected to bowl first, which proved to be a master-stroke, as the host was bowled out cheaply.
Jessica Daniel was the anchor of the Nathalia innings, carrying her bat with an unbeaten 16 off 40.
Daniel had very little assistance from the rest of her team, as BLU’s Emma Beal wreaked havoc on Nathalia, taking 5-11 as both Amy Fitzgerald and Ruby Brentnall took a pair each.
With 71 the target for victory, the Lions got the job done in emphatic fashion, running it down inside 23 overs.
After a slow start, BLU’s middle order fired as Bree Styles (13), Ruby Brentnall (16) and Emma Beal (10) made major contributions before Daneika Hucker (9 not out) brought it home.
Cody Power was Nathalia’s leading wicket-taker, with 2-16 off seven overs.
The GMCW competition is on a break for the Christmas and new year period and will return for round 10 on Sunday, January 11.
