U13 Softball Cricket v LMS (H)

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Match Report

On Thursday the U13B Hardball welcomed Lincoln Minster to St Hugh’s for a friendly fixture. The opposition won the toss and chose to bat first which allowed the girls to start off strong with bowling and fielding. 

Lincoln Minster approached the game with great enthusiasm and energy with their opening batsman achieving a substantial run rate. During the third pair St Hugh’s managed to claim three wickets in one over with a good catch and stumping them when they were out of the crease. This contributed to the 7 wickets the team managed to take overall, showcasing their dominance in the field and sharp reflexes. Camilla made a spectacular catch early on. 

First to bat for St Hugh’s was Megan and Isla who secured a good start to our innings with a total of 28 runs. This was achieved through great communication by the captain and a couple of strategically placed fours. 

Next up was Kitty and Tabitha who carried on their momentum to exceed the target set by the visitors. They sent three balls in the first over to the boundary which gave the team a great amount of confidence. 

Following their outstanding performance was Gemma and Lulu who focused on defending their wickets whilst still being able to pick up some valuable singles and doubles. 

Ela and Camilla had a strong partnership to see St Hugh’s through to a well earnt victory with a run margin of 48 (94-46).