The Central Districts Hinds with their two Anndion Lodge Wanganui players got their Hallyburton Johnstone Shield defence off to a winning start with a 73-run victory over the Otago Sparks at Donnelly Park yesterday.
The Hinds were dismissed in the 49th over for 198, and although Jessica Watkin was run out for 1 at opener, Wanganui team mate Esther Lanser top scored with 45 from 63 balls, hitting four boundaries.
Lanser shared in a crucial middle order partnership with Kerry Tomlinson (42).
In reply, the Sparks were bowled out for 125 in the 43rd over.
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Advertise with NZME.Watkin pinned them down with her spinners, taking 1-11 from her ten overs, including three maidens.
She got a key wicket in Otago captain Bella James trapped leg before.
Today's return game is currently weather delayed.