BDCA 2022-23: Colts unleash big hits in round four win over Hay Park

Big hits helped Colts hold off Hay Park in a close contest, recording a second consecutive win to start building a winning streak. Colts went head to head with Hay Park at the Bunbury Recreation Ground on Sunday during the fourth round of the Bunbury & Districts Cricket Association’s women’s competition. Despite a few early misses, it did not take long for Colts to start unleashing big hits with Leisa Norrish hitting two fours during the opening over. However, Ariana Cox was the first casualty for the Colts, bowled out for a duck by Molly Lincoln during the second over. As the pairing of Norrish and Emily Allen started making good progress with big hits, it was during the ninth over that Norrish would be bowled out for 24 runs. Despite Hay Park beginning to put the pressure on with Allen bowled out, and Madison King being caught by Lincoln, Emma Bresser stepped up and managed several big hits. While Montanna Campbell and Lily Finlay were also sent packing early on, Bresser held off several close calls of her own, ultimately helping Colts to finish the 20 overs on 6-122. Bresser finished with 38 not out, including seven fours, after facing 38 balls, while Rebecca Clemons picked up three wickets for Hay Park. Following the change, it seemed the pairing of Bronwyn Walker and Caitlyn Heslewood would provide a winning formula, with Walker making several big hits early on. However, it was during the fifth over that Heslewood was caught out for nine runs, followed by Clemons for three during the 10th over. As wickets continued to fall, Hay Park soon found themselves struggling to get the big hits out, slowing their journey towards their 123-run target. Not long after making a half century, which included eight fours, Walker was ultimately caught during the 19th over by Norrish. Rachelle Brown was the last wicket to fall for the day, bowled by Shani Waugh with the last ball to see Hay Park finish on 7-108, sealing the win for Colts. Elsewhere, Leschenault managed to surpass Marist in a close contest 5-76 to 4-75, and Donnybrook continued their undefeated streak, beating Dalyellup 6-113 to all out for 70.