Romsey and Wallan were the winners in Gisborne District Cricket Association’s girls’ grand finals played on Sunday.
In the Under 15s, Romsey elected to bat against Wallan and openers Megan Brundell and Ava Walsh put their side well on top early.
Brundell scored 37 from just 19 balls, and Walsh retired on 16.
Alelia Hodgson and Taleeya Robotham added useful runs to carry the total to 5/112 from the allotted 20 overs.
Wallan’s best bowlers were Taya Avole, Lara Veechie and Emersyn Castle with a wicket apiece.
The run chase began well for Wallan with Ruby Shinn Mahoney 19 not out, Holly Sullivan 15 and vole 18 not out batting well; a middle order collapse eventuated and Brundell slowed the momentum with two wickets mid-innings.
The visitors were restricted to 5/97, 15 shot of their target.
Brundell 2-17 and Katie Alford 2-4 were the pick of the bowlers.
The Player of the Match award went to Megan Brundell for her performance with both bat and ball.
DOMINANT VICTORY
Wallan Under 18s scored a dominant victory over Gisborne, not losing a wicket in the process.
Gisborne batters slumped to 3-19 with opening bowlers Bridget Stute and Zara Shinn Mahoney on top early. Skye Francis and Emma Niessen had a useful partnership but the final tally of 7/64 was below expectations for Gisborne. Francis 14 not out was the only one to reach double figures.
Stute claimed 2-10, Shinn Mahoney 2-15 and Bridget Knippel and Emerson Chadwick a wicket each.
Gisborne needed early wickets, but Stute 29 retired from 20 balls and Charli Laity 19 retired took the game away.
The target was reached inside 10 overs and the clear cut victory with 0/66 on the board was a well deserved reward for the top team of 2024-25.
Bridget Stute was understandably Player of the Match.
