THE Geelong Premier Women Firsts have followed their bye with excellent success, beating Dandenong in dominant fashion at home on Sunday thanks to a huge opening partnership.<\/p>\n
The Cats claimed their first win in the one-day format after solid performances with bat and ball to win by 132 runs.<\/p>\n
After winning the toss and opting to bat, captain Stephanie Townsend and Mia Perrin took the field and evaded the Panthers bowling attack to make an incredible 208-run partnership.<\/p>\n
Townsend was the first to fall, finishing her innings on 86 runs, whilst Perrin was bowled for 119 and was the catalyst that led to Geelong’s total of 2\/253 after<\/p>\n
44 overs.<\/p>\n
Following the stellar batting performance, the Cats bowlers then restricted Dandenong to just 121 runs, bowling them all out in 36 overs.<\/p>\n
Townsend backed up her batting masterclass with two wickets, whilst Aanliya Cheeran took four wickets from eight overs.<\/p>\n
The Cats will face Melbourne home this Sunday, November 23, looking to continue their form.<\/p>\n
In the Seconds, Geelong went down to the Panthers after falling short of the 151-run target in a DLS-affected clash. Clio Cameron took two wickets, whilst Clover McIlwaine top scored with 27 runs.<\/p>\n
Geelong’s Thirds beat Dandenong in dominant fashion, winning by 136 runs thanks to two strong innings.<\/p>\n
Sent in to bat first, the Cats finished on 5\/235, with Aisha Hendriks finishing unbeaten on 79 runs. They then bowled<\/p>\n
the Panthers out for just 99 runs, with Alice Cann taking four wickets.<\/p>\n
The Thirds will also take on Melbourne at home this Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Geelong Premier Women Firsts have followed their bye with excellent success, beating Dandenong in dominant fashion at home on Sunday thanks to a huge opening partnership. The Cats claimed their first win in the one-day format after solid performances with bat and ball to win by 132 runs. After winning the toss and opting […]<\/p>\n