Perth Scorchers talent Piepa Cleary held her nerve at the death as the Governor-General’s XI defeated the South Africans by two wickets in Sunday’s annual tour match.

Cleary (1no) was out in the middle alongside the mainstay Beth Mooney (95no) as the Governor-General’s XI chased down the target of 7-203 with 11 balls to spare at Drummoyne Oval.

Earlier, Cleary opened the bowling and was economical with 0-31 from eight overs.

Scorchers all-rounder Heather Graham bowled three overs for 0-15, but her work in the field was impressive with two catches.

Graham produced a fine diving catch at short cover to dismiss Mignon du Preez (16), while she took a safe catch at deep square leg for Lizelle Lee’s (3) wicket.

She batted at number four and hit a fine boundary down the ground before being run out by a direct hit for 18 from 34 deliveries.

Cleary entered the crease at 8-194, needing only 10 runs with 25 balls to spare but few wickets remaining.

Mooney took the lead role, but Cleary ensured there was no nervy final moments, getting through five balls as the top-order batswoman finished the job.