Matilda Shawcross chases a bouncer. Photos: Bruce Povey
A new season of women’s cricket got under way on Sunday, with reigning premier Moama continuing its momentum into round one.
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Rochester couldn’t keep pace with the champion even with the benefits of home turf at Windridge Oval downed by 82 runs in the opening T20 fixture.
The Mowers batted first and the opening pair led the way, reigning league champion player Delaney Laffy in fine form belting five boundaries on the way to 36 retired not out from 30 balls.
Harriet East plays it around the corner.
Partner Mia Arthurson also hit the balls limit, adding 16.
Rochester found a single wicket in the innings, Trinity Hayler claiming the scalp of Beatrix Bray, but Moama set an imposing total of 1-122.
Rochester’s batters fought to keep the innings alive, but it was quickly apparent that the chase would fall well short.
Hayley Broucek’s five was Rochy’s best score of the day, as the host fell within 12 overs and for 40 runs.
Cadence Major loses her middle peg.
Arthurson followed up her unbeaten knock with the bat to take 4-7, while Bray (3-4) and Sadie Laffy (2-0) also took multiple wickets.
Around the league, Nagambie got the best of Nathalia and Shepparton Youth Club got the win over Katamatie, while Echuca benefitted from a Mooroopna forfeit.
Cooma had the bye.
Rochester is on the bye next Sunday, returning on November 1 away at Cooma.
The game
Moama 1-122 (20) (Delaney Laffy 36 retired, Trinity Hayler 1-19) d Rochester 40 (12) (Hayley Broucek 5, Mia Arthurson 4-7)
Mia Arthurson took four wickets with the ball and retired not out with the bat.
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