Alton CC Womens 1st XI fell just 26 runs short of a monumental victory against New Milton CC Womens 1st XI, despite a breathtaking, unbeaten century from wicketkeeper-batter Abigail Green.

After winning the toss and electing to field, Alton’s bowling attack endured a tough afternoon as New Milton piled on a massive 283 for 4 from their 40 overs.

Lottie Blackwell was the clear standout with the ball, delivering a remarkably disciplined spell to finish with figures of 1 for 13 from her 4 overs, while Jorja Wright (1/36) and Jasmin Wilson (1/58) picked up a wicket apiece to break up the middle order.

New Milton's Australian overseas played a superb innings of 139* from just 98 balls, as she and Sware Urankar put Alton's bowlers under pressure on a good pitch and with a lightning fast outfield.

Green's first major impact was to execute a crucial run-out to dismiss Urankar for 91 before her turn to bat.

Faced with a steep mountain to climb and reeling at 11 for 2 after losing both openers cheaply, Alton mounted a sensational counter-attack spearheaded by Green.

She played an absolute masterclass of an innings, smashing an extraordinary 161* off just 114 balls—including 27 boundaries—at a strike rate of 141.23.

Supported by Mel Vaggers (30) and Layla Drew (20), Green kept Alton well within touching distance of the required run rate.

However, the immense pressure of the chase ultimately told in the closing stages. A flurry of five run-outs derailed the lower order as Green tried to maintain the run-rate and the strike.

Alton were eventually bowled out for a valiant 257 in the 39th over, leaving a heroic Green stranded, but having a huge impact on a fantastic game.