Riverside turned almost certain victory into crushing defeat after a batting collapse of near epic proportions.
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The local Blues lost their last nine wickets for just 30, falling nine runs short in chasing 102 in Sunday’s crossover women’s T20 clash against Wynyard.
Opening batters Emma Manix-Geeves (37) and Maddison Hill (25) guided Riverside into a strong position at the NTCA No.2 Ground.
But a dynamic six-wicket haul from 14-year-old Abbey Hawkins totally changed the complexion of the contest.
Hawkins claimed both openers and removed captain Sophie Parkin for a duck.
She finished the job to capture 6-17 in just 23 balls.
Parkin had tightened the screws on Wynyard’s batters in a magnificent display of controlled bowling.
The hometown opening bowler snared 3-5 off four overs, including 22 dot balls.
But Wynyard captain Kahla Summers knocked up 23, Alana Woodhouse 20 and Samantha Cotton an unbeaten 19 to set up the win.
Andrew Mathieson
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.
