Queensland 4 for 270 (L Harris 101, Hinkley 65*, Leeson 2-58) beat Australian Captial Territory 6 for 106 (Sippel 2-24) by 47 runs (DLS method)
Harris’ innings was interrupted by a rain delay but it didn’t affect her ball striking. She got off the mark first ball with a powerful pull shot forward of square. From there she produced some trademark blows over long on as well as some stunning reverse sweeps and reverse laps.
Harris did give one tough chance on 46, with Gabrielle Sutcliffe completely misjudging a skied slog sweep at deep midwicket. She failed to lay a hand on it as it cleared her head and bounced inside the rope for four to bring up Harris’ 50 off 23 balls. Her second 50 was fractionally slower off 27 balls but she brought up her century in style with a towering six over long on.
Hinkley played superbly at the other end making 65 not out as she and Harris shared a 127-run stand in less than 16 overs.
ACT’s chase never really got going with the weather only adding to the frustration. Georgia Prestwidge and Courtney Sippel made early breakthroughs including the key wicket of Katie Mack and ACT battled to 6 for 106 after 20.4 overs before rain finally ended proceedings with Queensland well ahead on DLS.
Meanwhile, South Australia and the ACT have been penalised for slow over rates during WNCL matches on September 25. Following the calculation of allowances, the umpires and match referees found South Australia and the ACT to each be one over behind the expected rate. The two sides have been deducted 0.5 match points on the competition points table, in accordance with the WNCL playing conditions.
Source: ESPN Crickinfo