Central Hinds prevail

The Central Hinds prevailed over the Northern Brave in a tight, low-scoring Twenty20 Super Smash women’s affair. Chasing 112 to win at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui yesterday the Hinds got home with two balls to spare, thanks largely to Hannah Rowe, whowas unbeaten on 27 off 25. The win moves them four points clear of the Brave at the bottom of the ladder, but means nothing as far as the race for the top three is concerned, as they had already been eliminated. Scores: At Bay Oval, MountMaunganui: Northern Brave 111-8 (Katie Gurrey 58no off 50; Rosemary Mair 3-22) lost to

in 19.4 overs (Emily Cunningham 28 off 29; Hannah Rowe 27no off 25; Nensi Patel 2-20, Lauren Heap 2-20) by 4wkts.

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