Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars Tour Match – Day 1
Meg Lanning has notched a century in her first hit out on English soil ahead of the upcoming Women’s Ashes Series as the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars finished day one of their tour match against England Women’s A 7-250 at Radlett Cricket Club.
Lanning (104), who opened the batting with Rachael Haynes (17), was at the crease for the first 42 overs of the match before being caught off the bowling of Kate Cross (4-30). Her innings included 15 fours and one six and she notched a 51-run partnership with Sarah Elliott (14) and a 122-run partnership with Jess Cameron (40)
Cameron (40) and Alex Blackwell (32) added vital runs to the total as the team gained some valuable match practice ahead of the Test, which starts on 11 August at Wormsley.
The wickets of Jodie Fields (0) and Ellyse Perry (4) were lost in quick succession before rain forced the players off the field for an early tea break, with Erin Osborne (18*) and Alyssa Healy (4*) at the crease. Play did not resume due to the weather and will commence half an hour early tomorrow to make up for lost time.
