Courtney Webb rescued Australia from a precarious position to help capture the under-19 tri-series final against hosts South Africa.
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The South Launceston cricketer had steadied the recovery from 7-135 to guide Australia to 192 not out.
The Australians went on to win the final in Pretoria by 21 runs on Saturday.
Webb put on a 25-run eighth wicket stand with Georgia Wareham (43) and a further 28 for the ninth with Tayla Vlaeminck (21).
The 17-year-old was the last Australian to fall for 19 off 35 balls in the 50th over.
The vice-captain finished up, including games against England Cricket Academy, with 68 runs at 13.6.
She also took one wicket – 1-22 against the English four days earlier – in South Africa at 72 from the all-rounder’s first six internationals ever.
The dual sportsperson will return to play for Launceston during the TSLW season.
Webb had just finished her maiden AFLW season with Carlton, debuting against premiers Western Bulldogs.
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.
