Australian Women Defeat White Ferns

Posted: Friday, 3 March 2017

Game Two

The 2017 Rose Bowl series will go down to the wire next Sunday, after the Australian Women came back to claim game two, at the Bay Oval on Thursday (2 March 2017).

The White Ferns batted first after losing the toss and lost their first wicket with 15 runs on the board - before White Ferns captain Suzie Bates steadied the ship before being dismissed for 35. Amy Satherwaite, was the rock that got the New Zealand Women through to a big total, anchoring her sides innings with a sterling 85 runs. The White Ferns number three worked the ball around the field and looked in full control until her dismissal, with her team in a strong position at 230/6.

The New Zealand side kicked on to a solid 253/8. Katey Martin batted well for 43 runs, with Katie Perkins reaching the thirties before being dismissed.

The Australian reply quickly picked up the required run rate and seemed well in control, before Amelia Kerr was handed the ball. The White Ferns bowler removed Australian skipper Meg Lamming for 44, then followed up with the visitor’s opener Beth Mooney for 57, before bowling out Elyse Villani without scoring.

At 138 for the loss of four wickets, the encounter was well and truly up for grabs. However Alex Blackwell and Alyssa Healey took control to propel their team most of the way to victory. Blackwell was caught behind for 65, with Healey reaching 36 before being dismissed. The Australian victory came in the 47th over with four wickets to spare

With The Rose Bowl series now standing at one win apiece, the two sides will back up for the title decider, in game three at the Bay Oval on Sunday (5 March 2017).

The Rose Bowl 2017 – Game Two Result
New Zealand White Ferns 253/8 (AE Satherwaite 85, KJ Martin 43, KT Perkins 38, SW Bates 35; AJ Wellington 3/52) lost to Australian Women 256/6 (AJ Blackwell 65, BL Mooney 57, MM Lamming 44, AJ Healey 36; AC Kerr 4/54.

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