CA Green and CA Gold Draw Thrilling Red-Ball Encounter
In a thrilling red-ball encounter in Adelaide, CA Green and CA Gold played out a captivating draw, with the bowlers taking center stage on the final day.
After CA Green declared their first innings at 355 for 3, thanks to a magnificent double century from Georgia Voll, CA Gold responded with a formidable 350 for 4 declared. Emma de Broughe and Nicole Faltum both notched up centuries for Gold.
In the second innings, CA Green posted 259, with Alana King and Heather Graham combining to take seven wickets and put their side in a strong position. King’s 4-52 and Graham’s 3-38 proved crucial in restricting Gold’s chase.
However, de Broughe’s unbeaten 86* kept Gold in the hunt, as they reached 173 for 7 at the close of play. The match ended in a draw, with CA Green unable to force a victory despite their impressive bowling performance.
Voll’s double century was a testament to her exceptional batting skills, while de Broughe’s consistent performances throughout the match highlighted her status as one of Australia’s most promising young players.
The match provided valuable red-ball experience for both teams, as they prepare for the upcoming domestic season. The bowlers’ ability to make an impact on the final day demonstrated the importance of all-round skills in the longer format of the game.