A form slump by Taylors Lakes has continued as it conceded first innings points on the first day of play against Croydon in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday.
After a solid start to the season, the Lions lost both matches the previous weekend to slip to 2-3 and outside the top six.
The Lions entered the two-day clash with Croydon keen to return to the winners list.
They were sent in at Lionheart Reserve on Saturday and it proved tough going.
No one got going for the Lions as they were bowled out for 84 in the 39th over.
Chalitha Chamoda top scored with 20 as just four players reached double figures.
Croydon’s top order was able to get going and they were able to get past the total with ease.
All four of its top order got starts.
Croydon will resume at 7-191 on day two of the match.
George Sakkas took 3-36 for the Lions, while Aidan Brasher took two wickets but both were expensive at going at more than seven runs an over.
Meanwhile, the Lions women’s side again had to sit on the sidelines as rain washed out the whole round in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s competition.
It means three washouts in a row for the Lions and in their first season.
The Lions this week are scheduled to face Aberfeldie on Sunday.
