Harvey-Benger Cricket Club women’s team continues successful inaugural season with win against Burekup

Harvey-Benger Cricket Club’s women’s team has continued to dominate its first season with a 71-run win over the Burekup Bees on Sunday. Batting first, Harvey-Benger were in trouble after being reduced to 2-7 early. However, Laura Cheney was able to stand up while wickets were falling around her. Cheney hit a 40-ball half century and was going easy until Mel Sheedy trapped her in front, leaving Harvey-Benger 6-87. Simone Britten (20) and Bec Fry’s (22) 54-run partnership got Harvey-Benger to 156. In reply, Cheney (2-7 off four overs) and Sam Bozanich (2-5 off five overs) ripped through the top order with Claire Gilotti (32no) the only batter to reach double figures as Burekup were bowled out for 87. Harvey-Benger sit top of the table with one more game before the Christmas break.