Saturday, February 14, 2015

T Mac and Rachel record stand - A win at last! last 50 over win Dec 2 2012 - Ella’s A grade debut

The As had their first win in the 50 over competition for over two seasons with a 34 run over Port.


The win was highlighted with a RECORD BREAKING 203 run first wicket stand between Rachael Greenshields (44  PB)  and Tahlia McGrath (148). For Tahlia it was her second century for the season with 19 fours and four 6s.  It takes her to the top of the SACA runs for A grade with 394 runs –with state Captain Lauren Ebsary 129 runs behind.

The 203 run stand was our highest partnership for ANY WICKET for the Women’s teams, it is our HIGHEST PARTNERSHIP for any wicket at Southern this season and equals the CLUB RECORD for the first wicket for the club.

T Mac and Rachael batted into the 35th over batting at almost a run a ball in the 42 degree heat. For Rachel it was a continuation of her good form (after 21 last week against Sturt) and a PB.

Kayla McGrath 29 and Jess O’Reilly 20  kept up the momentum as we finished with our top score in A grade of 7/281 off our 50.
Cara had Port opening bat Kirsty Williams stumped in the second over, current state player Sam Betts (76) and former state player Alecia Dean (58) looked like they may take the game away from us.  But a good spell  from Donna (1/17 off seven) slowed the momentum.  Our slower bowlers Rachel Greenshields 3/39 and Kayla McGrath 1/42 took key wickets and cleaned up the tail.
10 year old Ella Wilson became A grade player Number 39 with her debut game.  She has been playing very well in the Bs with some very encouraging performances.

This week the As are at home to West Torrens and the Bs are off to Kensington to play their Brown side. Both games are on Sunday.
Don’t forget the McGrath Foundation Breast Cancer awareness Games evening on Febluary 21 after Presos.



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