Hoppers Crossing will be the western suburbs’ entrant at the Women’s Cricket Community Competition Twenty20 finals after going through the group stage undefeated.
The Cats secured their place in this season’s finals as minor premiers of the west group following a 19-run win over Altona Roosters in the top-of-the-table clash at Hogans Road Reserve on Sunday.
An aggressive Hoppers Crossing scored at nearly five runs an over to post 8-117 off their 20 overs.
Taylah Steadman was the backbone of the innings for the Cats with 43 at the top of the order.
Steadman has been in good touch with the bat in the shortest format, averaging 46 across two digs.
The young all-rounder still features in the Cats under-17 team.
Cats captain Brianna Herman made a vital contribution of 38 in the middle order, while Madalyn Smith added 13.
Altona Roosters spluttered their way to 7-98 off 20 overs.
Not even a generous 25 extras from the Cats bowlers could help the Roosters’ cause.
Steadman was at the forefront for the Cats with 3-18 off four overs, while Smith came up big with 2-17 off four.
Hoppers Crossing has advanced to the north west final, where it will play against Melbourne University, winners of the north group, at Princes Park in North Carlton on Sunday at 2pm.
Lance Jenkinson
