Right then! That is all from this game! The next game is between Manchester Originals Men and Southern Brave Men. It is scheduled to start at 1900 Local (1800 GMT). But, given the relentless rain, it is unlikely that we will start on time. Anyway, do join us for that action by just switching the tabs!
Lizelle Lee is the HERO OF THE MATCH! She says that the wicket was very good. Credits the bowlers for how they bowled in the end. Adds that it is nice to see Emma Lamb score some runs. Says that they spoke about the win but when the ball is in the slot, it is to be hit. Finishes by saying that they just play their game and DLS is not thought of while batting.
The bowling from Southern Brave Women wasn't the worst but they simply did not have enough runs on the board. They needed early wickets though but that did not happen as the only wicket to fall before the rain break came via a run out. They are still in a very comfortable position as this is their first lost of the season. Southern Brave Women would consider this as a blip and carry their march!
Manchester Originals Women needed a good start at the top if they had to win the game and they got just that. Lizelle Lee and Emma Lamb batted really well at the top and put on 52 runs together. After Lamb got run out, Lee carried her march with Mignon du Preez to make sure that Manchester Originals Women were ahead of the DLS par score. The rain just sealed the deal for them after that.
That is it folks! The game has been called off and Manchester Originals Women have won the first game of the competition by 17 runs (DLS Method). They have played really well. First, their bowlers brought things back after Southern Brave Women got to a good start and then Lizelle Lee played a really good innings to win the game for them!
Update 1744 Local (1644 GMT) - The rain has gotten heavier and the covers have been called for. Just a reminder that the DLS par score at this point is 80 so Manchester Originals Women are well ahead!
Over 14
1
0
6
1
1
Lizelle Lee*
43 (32)
Mignon du Preez
15 (15)
Amanda-Jade Wellington
0/21 (4)
MNR-W
97/1
1
70
Amanda-Jade Wellington to Lizelle Lee ,Darted on the pads. Tucked to the leg side for one.
1
69
Amanda-Jade Wellington to Mignon du Preez ,Just a single as this is pushed to long on.
6
68
Amanda-Jade Wellington to Mignon du Preez ,SIX! Just over the fielder! Loopy ball, on off. Mignon du Preez hits it towards long on. The fielder leaps up but the ball goes through her hands and over the ropes!
0
67
Amanda-Jade Wellington to Mignon du Preez ,Loopy ball, outside off. Mignon du Preez shuffles across and misses the dive.
1
66
Amanda-Jade Wellington to Lizelle Lee ,Darted on the pads. Tucked to the leg side for one.
Over 13
0
1
0
4
0
Lizelle Lee*
41 (30)
Mignon du Preez
8 (12)
Amanda-Jade Wellington
0/12 (3)
MNR-W
88/1
0
65
Amanda-Jade Wellington to Lizelle Lee ,Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out.
4
64
Amanda-Jade Wellington to Lizelle Lee ,FOUR! Up and over! Full ball, outside off. Lee hits it over mid off for a boundary. 36 needed in 36 now.
0
63
Amanda-Jade Wellington to Lizelle Lee ,Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out.
Well, well the Southern Brave Women have taken a Time-Out in the middle of the set of 5. Seems like a move to slow things down as Manchester Originals Women are cruising at this stage and barring any big collapse, they should win their first game of the competition!
1
62
Amanda-Jade Wellington to Mignon du Preez ,Tossed up, on off. Mignon du Preez hits it down to long on for one.
0
61
Amanda-Jade Wellington to Mignon du Preez ,Loopy ball, on off. Pushed to covers.
Change. Amanda-Jade Wellington is back on.