Hinds opener Natalie Dodd was out for 18 as Central made a slow start batting first. The Central Hinds have begun their defence of their women's 50-over Hallyburton Johnstone Shield title with a comfortable win over the Otago Sparks. After a battling 30 run stand for the third wicket, wickets tumbled consistently as the Hinds kept the pressure on. READ MORE:* Central Hinds' 50 over title defence begins in Levin* Hannah Rowe to captain Central Hinds in twenty20 competition* Anlo van Deventer leads Central Hinds to Hallyburton Johnstone ShieldWARWICK SMITH/STUFF Hinds captain and last year's run machine Anlo van Deventer was bowled by Emma Black for 3. MARTY MELVILLE/PHOTOSPORT Rosemary Mair took two early Otago wickets, as the Sparks' chase never really got going.

Source: Stuff November 16, 2019 06:00 UTC