Premiers

WITH one wicket in hand and just two runs to chase, Warrnambool Cricket Club’s women’s side maintained composure to take out the 2024/25 premiership last weekend.

By Staff Writer

In what was a thrilling end to the season, Sunday’s grand final match between the Bool and Nestles kept players and spectators on their toes down to the final handful of overs.

Warrnambool won the toss and sent Nestles in to bat.

A strong opening performance by Marnie Beks saw her side off to a strong start, with Beks making a solid, unbeaten 37 from 92 deliveries.

She was well supported on the scoreboard by team-mates Charlotte Eldridge (19), Gabby Lenehan (11) and vice-captain Rachel Sabo (7).

Nestles finished their 30 overs at 8/97, with strong bowling from Warrnambool’s Chloe Mackenzie (2/16), captain Amy McKenzie (2/24) and Laura Lee 1/17.

In reply, Warrnambool reached 9/98 in the 28th over with Isabelle Timpson (2) and Alice Peart (1) finishing unbeaten at the crease.

For the premiers, Chloe Mackenzie top scored with 23 from 31 deliveries which included four boundaries.

Captain Hannah Rooke made a quick-fired 21 from 38 balls which included two boundaries, while Kacey Carman (14), Laura Lee (12) and Jessica Quinlivan (6) were also among the contributors.

Nestles’ Marnie Beks was named Player of the Match.