Gold Coast Dolphins race to 5-253 against Wests before rain washes out Katherine Raymont Shield final

RAIN has denied the Gold Coast Dolphins a breakthrough Katherine Raymont Shield title but they will not have to wait long for another shot at the one-day crown.

RAIN has denied the Gold Coast Dolphins a breakthrough Katherine Raymont Shield title but they will get another shot at the one-day crown next week.

Chasing their first 50-over premiership after collecting the Twenty20 trophy in January, the Dolphins were in control of today’s final against Wests at Allan Border Field before the heavens opened.

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With Georgia Redmayne posting an unbeaten 116 from 118 balls, the Coast side was sitting pretty at 5-253 in the 46th over following handy contributions from Queensland Fire duo Sammy-Jo Johnson (45) and Delissa Kimmince (40 retired not out).

Gold Coast Dolphins batter Georgia Redmayne. Picture: John Gass

But play never resumed, leaving the two sides to face off again at Graceville’s Memorial Park next Sunday.

“It’s disappointing. We had placed ourselves well,” coach Garry Lovett said.