Unbeaten through the opening six rounds of the competition, the hosts are assured of contesting tomorrow’s decider and will look to maintain their winning form during today’s final one-day match against South Australia.
Facing off against Auckland Schoolgirls in yesterday’s morning Twenty20, Victoria restricted its opponents to 5-72 during another disciplined bowling display.
Mallee Murray’s Rhiann O’Donnell (1-16) struck with the new ball and was well supported by Western Spirit’s Nicola Hancock (0-8) who was at her economical best.
Gippsland’s Sophie Molineux continued her fine campaign with 2-10.
In reply, Victoria secured an eight-wicket win as it chased down the total with 44 balls to spare.
Inner East’s Bec Carter made 23 at the top of the order, while Molineux top-scored with 29 not out.
Victoria kept its unbeaten record intact during the afternoon Twenty20 with a six-wicket win against Queensland.
The Maroons were routed for just 44 as O’Donnell (1-3) and Hancock (1-11) were again impressive with the new ball.
Spinners Molineux (3-7), Chelsea Moscript (2-4) and Alana King (1-4) crashed through the Queensland line-up, with Makinley Blows (1-10) also bowling superbly.
Despite the small target, Victoria cruised to 1-40 as Blows (18) and Molineux (11) took the side to within striking distance of victory before losing 3-3.
Nonetheless, the win was secured with two overs to spare.
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