AUSTRALIAN WOMEN CRICKETERS BEAT N.Z. BY BIG MARGIN
(P.A.) Wellington, March 23 The Australian women cricket representatives defeated New Zealand by an innings and 102 runs in the test match which concluded at the Basin Reserve at 12.10 p.m. today. The New Zealand batsmen, in perfect conditions, collapsed completely in their second innings for 87 against a first-class Australian attack, which was backed up by magnificent fielding. B. Wilson, with her slow spinners, was the outstanding Australian bowler. Of 14 overs, five of which were maidens. she captured six wickets for 28. Scores:— AUSTRALIA First Innings (6 wkts., dec.) 338 NEW ZEALAND First Innings _ 149 Second Innings. Fulford c Andrews, b Flaherty . 2 Hatcher, c barter, b Whiteman 23 J. Lamason, b Craddock 19 Robinson, st barter, b Wilson j 5 I. Lamason, c Whiteman, b Wilson 6 Thompson, b Wilson 0 Blackler, b Wilson 2 Marks, not out . 3 Wickham, b Wilson 2 Francis, c Paisley b Craddock 2 Farrell, b Wilson 1 2 Extras ... . 11 Total 87 Bowling: Flaherty, one for 12; Whiteman, one for 15; Wilson, six for 28; Craddock, two for 20; Paisley, none for 1.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 24 March 1948, Page 6
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