BRCC ladies made history yesterday when they recorded their first ever win in a senior game.

In a match against Green Hammerton reduced to 16 overs, Skipper Steff Peel won the toss and elected to bat. Having lost the two openers cheaply the innings was built around two solid knocks by Steff and Florence 'Floz' Haines. When Steff was eventually out with a couple of overs to go Lottie Driver and then Laura Scarlett joined Florence to see the innings close on 59 for 4 after the 4 overs. The pitch was quite slow and the accurate bowling from Green Hammerton made scoring difficult.

It seemed clear that to defend this total early wickets would be crucial. Opener Naimee Pratt delivered emphatically. Bowling a scorching spell Naimee dismissed Green Hammertons top 4 batters and was admirably supported by Lauren Oxtoby who kept things quiet at the one end whilst the fireworks were delivered from the other.

After 8 overs the opposition were 4 down but were well up with the run rate. Fortunately the first change were inspired by the openers and both stand in opener Chloe Dinsdale and batting mainstay Florence Haines bowled accurate spells and continued to take wickets. With excellent support in the field including top work from debutants Sandra Scarlett and Mary Colson, superb work from Cat Whitehead close in, and with Steff and Viv Preston chipping in with vital catches, Green Hammerton were left with 42 for 9 after their spell.

This was a game played in fantastic spirit by both sides, so thanks to the ladies of Green Hammerton for their hospitality.

Congratulations to all who played.

RESULT: BRCC won by 15 runs.
MVP: Naimee Pratt 4 for 17 cruclal wickets. 

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