The twins were in perfect harmony at the crease as they ripped the game away from the home side, with Alex celebrating her second century for her state in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL).

Alex’s masterful 101 from 116 deliveries included 16

boundaries and was the latest in a series match-winning

knocks from the Australian vice-captain.

Alex and Kate’s father John Blackwell, said the new level of responsibility both in state and national side has fitted the opening batsman like a glove.

“It’s unbelievable how they are both playing,” John said.

“The vice captaincy seems to really sit well with her and she’s thriving off it.”

However, Alex was not the only sister to get amongst the runs against the Scorpions, with Kate scoring an excellent 64 from 84 balls.

“She would be very happy about that innings, especially because she was with Alex the whole time,” John said.

“The top of the order has been batting so well, the middle-order like Kate have only had to come in and score 17 or so and win the game.”

With both Blackwell’s now

having been in the national system for a number of years, their father believes their best days are ahead of them as they find their feet as senior players in sky blue of their state and green and gold of their country.

“They are both only 26, they have just finished university so that can be a stressful time in a young

person’s life, but they are very happy off the field and I think that is reflecting with how they are

playing,” he said.

“You look at Rolly (Karen Rolton) she’s in her 30s so the opportunity is there for them to play at the

top of the game for a few more years yet if they want to.”

Earlier in the day the Scorpions scored a reasonable 5-175 from their 50 overs with Rolton (52) and Kris Britt (58no) the top scorers.

In reply the Breakers stumbled early, losing Leah Poulton with the score on just 14.

But the Blackwell show opened its doors, with the right-handed pair scoring the winning runs

in the 37th over after smashing

162 runs in two hours at the crease.

The latest century is the fourth for Alex at either national or state level, with her last ton coming for the national side against India in Canberra.

Kate continues to be a good luck charm for her sister, as she has been at the non-strikers end for three of her centuries.