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It was the 32-year-old's first appearance since a knee operation in the summer, and the Samoan international feels he has made good progress in his recovery.
But Newton followed her 59 in the first game with another confident innings and she received good support from Jenny Gunn (49) and Atkins, who made 32 in her first one-day appearance since 2002.
Eric Odhiambo showed a good turn of pace down the left as the match reached its final stages, but Mensing, in his 100th appearance for the Accies, was well positioned to head the Englishman's cross clear.