WA Extend Winning Run

Western Australia's upward climb on the WNCL ladder has continued with a six wicket win over a plagued Victorian side at Jubilee Park in Melbourne's Ringwood.

A maiden WNCL century from Australian contracted Tess Flintoff was in vain as Mikayla Hinkley's 86 off 120 guided WA to the total of 245 with 17 balls to spare.

The two sides had started their season in a similarly disconcerting fashion with four losses but have had contrasting fortunes since the return from the WBBL break.

While WA have made a resounding comeback, winning all five games in the new year so far, Victoria are still looking for their first victory in the competition.

WA welcomed back Alana King (1-37) after two seasons without the leg spinner featuring in the yellow and black. 

WA captain Chloe Piparo (41 off 57) partnered with Hinkley (86 off 120) to wrestle back control of the game.

After Piparo was run out by her opposite number Rhys McKenna in the 22nd over, Hinkley continued the charge with Heather Graham, Player of the Match, (44 off 53) and Mathilda Carmichael (34no off 32) as the experienced WA lineup expertly managed the chase.

Fittingly, former Ringwood and Victoria player Bhavisha Devchand (11no off 9) was on crease when WA reached the target in the 48th over.

WA are now placed third on the points table and staying in contention for a finals spot.

The two sides will face off again on Wednesday at the same venue.