Lakers romp to big win over Nathalia

By Alexander Dabb

Dec 3, 2024

Nagambie's Sarah Villinger claimed 3-4 at the weekend, as the Lakers rolled to a huge nine-wicket win over Nathalia. Photo: Rechelle Zammit Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Nagambie has claimed a huge nine-wicket win over Nathalia Association Cricket Club in round eight of the Goulburn Murray Cricket senior women’s competition.

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Asked to bowl after winning the toss, the Lakers steamed through the Nathalia top order at Nagambie Recreation Reserve, taking just 19.3 overs to bowl the visitors out for 33, with only Nathalia number four Ella Johns making it to double figures, scoring 11.

Breanna Davison did the damage with the ball, claiming figures of 4-6 from 3.3 overs, while Sarah Villinger was also brilliant with 3-4 from her two overs.

Madison Albers and Shelley Houston chipped in with a wicket each, both claiming figures of 1-2, with the other wicket coming via a run-out.

The Lakers were in no mood to hang around in the run chase either, taking just 5.1 overs to make the 34 required for victory, with Houston the only casualty after falling to Gabrielle McDonald (1-9) for seven.

Albers and Kelsey Abbott were at the crease for the winning runs, finishing unbeaten on nine and 10 respectively.

The win ensures Nagambie finishes round eight in second spot on the ladder behind Mooroopna with a 5-2 record, with an additional six points courtesy of a wash-out last weekend.

The Lakers will take on Kyabram next weekend in a T20 at Nagambie, before facing the Redbacks again the following week in a 35-over contest at Kyabram ahead of the Christmas break.