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Suzie Bates dives for stunning one-handed catch in Otago's Super Smash win over Central

January 11, 2020

Suzie Bates' superb diving catch was the cherry on top of an impressive performance from the Otago Sparks, booking a spot in this year's Super Smash elimination semi with their seven-wicket over the Central Hinds this afternoon.

The former White Ferns captain helped dismiss Natalie Dodd for the third wicket of Central's innings after she dove on the run for a one-handed catch at midwicket.

That saw Central reduced to 49/3 from just under 11 overs as Otago's bowling attack continued to put pressure on at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin this afternoon.

Central eventually finished 104/6 - a target Otago chased down with just under three overs to spare, thanks largely to the half-century of Millie Cowan, who finished the game unbeaten on 55 runs off 51 balls.

She was helped along by Amanda-Jade Wellington, who added 37 runs.

The win means the Sparks have qualified for Thursday's elimination semi-final against the Auckland Hearts at Eden Park, with the winner moving on to face the Wellington Blaze in the final.

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