The quest from the Union Stars Women’s team to win ten consecutive titles as the Six Gun Grill SWD Women’s Division 1 champions came to an end on Saturday.
George – who chased down the target of 140 – was victorious with a 6 wicket victory thanks to fine batting displays by Annerie Dercksen (62) and Hilda Nienaber 45*).
The defending champions, who batted first, were bowled out for 139 with Asakhe Nyovane (46) the top contributor with the bat. Sonet Fourie (3/45) produced the best bowling figures for George.
George surpassed the target with the last ball of the 39th over to win their first women’s title.
Union Stars vs George
UNION STARS 139 all out – 37.4 overs (Asakhe Nyovane 46, Micaela Andrews 26, Sonet Fourie 3/45, Candice Reynolds 2/15, Annerie Dercksen 2/24)
GEORGE 140/4 – 39 overs (Annerie Dercksen 62, Hilda Nienaber 45*, Jane Winster 2/33)
George won by 6 wickets
The victorious George Women’s team who was crowned SWD Division 1 women’s champions on Saturday is:
Back Row: Zelda Van Staden, Johanelle Kotze, Lara Maritz, Annerie Dercksen, Laetitia Puren, Candice Reynolds, Mariana Breedt, San-Mari Strydom and Stephan Schenck (Coach)
Front Row: Maaike Ferreira, Mi-Jeanne Botha, Tanya Whitehorn, Hilda Nienaber (Captain), Sonet Fourie (Vice Captain), Nicole Strydom, Natalie Thysse and Carey Dodds
