Meteors can’t stop Blackwell

An undefeated century to Alex Blackwell, has seen the NSW Breakers comprehensively defeat the ACT Meteors by eight wickets in today’s Women’s National Cricket League match at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Chasing 217 to win, NSW reached the victory target in the 34th over, easily securing one vital bonus point.

Blackwell was at her aggressive best today. Her 121 not out came off 107 balls and included 14 fours and one six. She reached triple figures in just 88 balls.

It was her third ton for NSW and second at Manuka Oval after scoring a century for Australia against India last summer.

She was very well supported by her opening partner Leah Poulton (42), with the pair putting on 99 for the first wicket in 17 overs.

Alex’s twin sister, Kate, also made 27 and was in the middle when Alex reached triple figures.

Earlier in the day NSW skipper, Lisa Sthalekar, won the toss and sent the ACT in on a good batting wicket coupled with a quick outfield.

Ellyse Perry picked up the early wicket of Leonie Coleman (5), but ACT captain Kris Britt and Laura Wright quickly put the home team into a strong position.

They put on 137 runs for the second wicket before Wright was caught and bowled by Angela Reakes for 70.

Reakes then picked up the quick wickets of Sara Hungerford (6) and Lisa Kuschert (0) and when Lisa Sthalekar had Britt caught in the deep by Perry for 78, the Breakers were back in control.

The ACT was eventually bowled out in the 50th over for 214.

In just her third game for NSW, Angela Reakes finished with 3-43 from eight overs. Ellyse Perry took 3-30 from 10 overs while Erin Osborne (2-34) and Lisa Sthalekar (1-43) also took wickets.

Game two of this WNCL double header takes place tomorrow (November 22) at Manuka Oval with play starting at 10am.

Full Scorecard available here.

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