Taylors Lakes bounced back from a nightmare result to return to the winners list in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday.
The Lions dropped their round two match against Melton, but there would be no repeat this time around against Box Hill in a one-dayer.
Lions coach Peter Brasher said they could have easily been 3-0 instead of 2-1 but had taken some things out of the first three rounds.
“We took a few lessons out of the game [against Melton] that maybe we needed,” he said. “We got back on the horse so to speak”
Playing in a one-dayer on Saturday, the Lions put on 4-227 on Saturday as they batted on their home deck for the first time this season.
Skipper Steffan Roberts was the rock in the innings as he made 100 off 142 balls as all the batters managed to get starts.
“He will bat better, but he did what the team needed,” Brasher said. “It was a captain’s knock which the team needed.
“I’m happy for him, it’s the first 100 he’s scored since he’s been here.”
The move of Roberts to the top of the order was part of the Lions thinking of having different line ups depending on the format.
Arjun Upadhyay, who had a strong performance on debut last round, dropped down the order.
Brasher said they would look at different roles for him.
“We kept him in the team but he didn’t get a bat which is a little frustrating for the team,” he said.
“If you don’t get a bat though, it’s good for the team and we’re looking at the big picture.”
Brasher said anytime you get more than 200 in a one-day game the total is competitive.
He said they could have had another 25 runs or so on the board.
Box Hill was bowled out for 204 in its final over.
“We had a little bit of a flat period in the middle,” Brasher said. “We got off to a reasonable start with two wickets.
“They put on a partnership of about 65. We took a wicket when we needed one.”
Chalitha Chamoda took four wickets for the Lions.
Brasher said George Sakkas (3-31) and Ben Soeradinata, who didn’t take a wicket, both played big roles with the ball as well.
He said everybody played a role in the win in some shape or form that was pleasing.
The Lions are back on the road this week, facing Balwyn in a one-dayer.
