Leschenault women claim second win of BDCA with 26-run victory over Eaton

Leschenault claimed their second victory of the BDCA women’s league with a 26-run win over Eaton on Sunday. The Green Caps won the toss and batted first away from home, with Emma Jamieson (47) playing a lone hand before her side was bowled out for 120 in the 30th over. Eaton seemed to be cruising in reply as Tanya Sims (31) and Amber King (16) put the Leschenault bowlers under pressure. Chloe Papas (3-16) and Erin Reynolds (3-20) then turned the game on its head, taking six wickets between them to help bowl Eaton out for 94 and secure the win. Leschenault started their season with a two-wicket win over Colts at home. Colts batted first and Leschenault’s Kim Chappell stood out with the ball — taking 3-11 off six, including three maidens — as the visitors made 8-105 after 30 overs. Chappell missed out with the bat at three, but Bec Campbell (26), Emma Jamieson (21) and Kasey Hill (24) did enough to see the Green Caps home with seven balls to spare. Round two did not go to plan for Leschenault, as they were rolled by Hay Park at home. Hay Park scored 6-138 but Leschenault were bowled out for 83 in reply.