England Women ease past Northerns

England Women 212 (Newton 60, Blair 4-32) beat Northerns Invitation Women XI 161 for 8 (Wardlaw 3-12) by 51 runs
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Laura Newton compiled a steady 60 and helped England prevail in their warm-up game against Northerns. Chasing a target of 213, Northerns fell 51 runs short with the two offspinners, Helen Wardlaw (3 for 12) and Rosaline Birch (2 for 31), claiming five wickets between them.

Barring M Langa, who made a patient 44 at the top of the order, none of the Northern's batsmen passed 27 and England's target was never under threat. The highlight of their innings was the 102-run partnership between Clare Connor, the captain, and Newton. K Blair, with 4 for 32, was the most successful bowler for Northerns.