First round of the Albany and Districts Cricket Association under-15 girls’ competition a major success

The Albany and Districts Cricket Association under-15 girls’ competition got started last Friday afternoon, with a strong crowd in attendance to watch round one at Turf South. Plantagenet Junior Cricket Club, Railways Cricket Club and Great Southern Griffins fielded junior girls’ teams for the first time in the region. Plantagenet are set to field two teams for the tournament, while Railways and Griffins have planned one team each. In the first round, due to some players being unavailable, Railways and Griffins combined to make one team and took on Plantagenet, who also fielded one team in the shortened 14-over game due to rain. Railways and Griffins batted first and posted 72, which proved to be a match-winning score. Plantagenet were unable to chase down the total finishing on 64 after their 14-over batting innings. Each batting pair gets to face three overs each, while every player on the fielding team gets the chance to bowl. If a player gets out, the batters swap ends so everyone can have a fair go and get a chance to improve their skills. Holly Pearce is the coach of the Plantagenet sides, while Bonnie Crook will take charge of Railways and Griffins. Round two will be played at Sounness Park this afternoon. Any girls who want to register can contact WACA Great Southern cricket manager Tim Edmunds on 0436 925 160.