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, who was unbeaten on 27 off 25. The win moves them four points clear of the Brave at the bottom of the ladder. Katie Gurrey carried her bat for the Brave finishing with 58 from 50 balls, including five fours and a six.

Short scoreboard: At Mount Maunganui: Northern Brave 111-8 (Katie Gurrey 58no off 50; Rosemary Mair 3-22) lost to Central Hinds 113-6 in 19.4 overs (Emily Cunningham 28 off 29; Hannah Rowe 27no off 25; Nensi Patel 2-20, Lauren Heap 2-20) by four wickets.