Categories: Indigenous Cricket

Invitational XI storm into Imparja Cup Final

Participating in the competition for the first time, the combined side defeated the Northern Territory during today’s semi-final to advance to the tournament decider.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Invitational XI posted 102, with captain Sally Moylan top-scoring with an unbeaten 52, while Anita Silva added 21.

“It was a great batting performance for the girls, especially from Sally, who leads the team really well,” coach Natalie Schilov said.

Chasing 103, the Invitational XI kept the Northern Territory to 92 after 20 overs, with the Silva twins claiming two wickets and three team run outs. 

“We’re really proud of the girls to keep it together under pressure,” Schilov said.

“With girls coming together from different states to gel so well together and advance into the Final in their first year is just amazing.”

The Invitational XI features girls from Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and the ACT.

Meanwhile, the InfoReady Victorian Imparja Cup team completed the tournament with four wins and two losses, narrowly missing out on a finals berth.

The Final of the Women’s Imparja Cup tournament will take place on Saturday from 2pm.

To see full results from the 2013 Imparja Cup, click here.

Cricket Victoria

Recent Posts

Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition Awards 2023/24

The annual Women's Community Cricket Competition Awards celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of our best-performing…

3 days ago

Cricket Victoria and Academy Movement bring cricket to the classroom

Cricket Victoria and Academy Movement Inc. are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to…

1 week ago

Cricket Victoria launches Melbourne Cricket Academy in India in partnership with KheloMore Sports

Cricket Victoria is pleased to launch the Melbourne Cricket Academy (MCA), in partnership with KheloMore…

1 month ago

Victoria to host first-ever day-night MCG Test

For the first time in history, Victoria is set to host a day-night Test match…

1 month ago

Carlton and Melbourne triumph this Kookaburra Victorian Premier Cricket season

Cricket Victoria congratulates Carlton and Melbourne on winning their respective Kookaburra Victorian Premier Cricket 1st…

1 month ago

Winners announced at the 2023-24 Community Cricket Awards

On Friday night, Victorian cricket celebrated the 2023-24 Community Cricket Awards, bringing together some of…

2 months ago