The improvement continues to show through for Taylors Lakes as it claimed its second win of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s competition.
In their first season, the Lions have shown improvement each week and are now getting some reward for effort.
On Sunday, the Lions were able to beat Glenroy.
After winning the toss, the Lions decided to bat first.
After being in early trouble, the Lions were able to steady and finish with 5-96 from their 20 overs.
Alisha Fowler top scored with 39 not out with her and Nicole Carland putting on a 57-run partnership.
Glenroy started well with the bat and put the pressure back on the Lions at 0-18.
Once the wickets started to fall, Taylors Lakes grew in confidence.
Glenroy struggled to get runs and finished the 20 overs, 7-56.
Cassie Farrugia took two wickets for the Lions.
Coach Thomas Hurst said there had been an immense amount of improvement since the first few games.
He said the win on Saturday was a really good team effort.
“Individually our skills and game sense have improved, but also the team has been able to bond over the past few weeks despite a very weather affected first half of the season,” he said.
“Co-captain Judi Donovan has led from the front with both bat and ball, and been supported with some less experienced players who have taken massive steps in their game.
“We will continue to give opportunities for our players with bat and ball in different positions and situations to further develop their confidence and make us a more well rounded team for the future.”
Hurst said the playing group was ecstatic for the ladies to get some reward for all their efforts.
“We will be pushing hard in the next three games to finish off the season strong.”
The win moves the Lions to eighth on the ladder.
The Lions will play Caroline-Burnside Springs this Sunday in another very winnable game.
Elsewhere, Caroline-Burnside Springs suffered a loss against top side Westmeadows.
It was a game for the batters with both sides struggling to take wickets.
The combined Caroline-Burnside Springs side made 0-135 from its overs.
Skipper Carol Williamson finished 70 not out off 68 balls, while Tulip Sharma made a run a ball 49 not out.
Westmeadows’ openers then set about chasing down the runs.
They put on 94 for the first wicket.
The Warriors were able to keep going and hit the winning runs with one over remaining, finishing 1-139.
Danielle Linton, who was earlier the most economical with the ball, top scored with 62 not out, including nine fours.
Rachel Webb made 43.
Sadhana Venkatesh was the wicket taker for the Caroline-Burnside Springs.
Sydenham-Hillside had the weekend off after Coburg forfeited.
After 12 rounds, Caroline-Burnside Springs sits in 10th spot, while Sydenham-Hillside in in sixth position.
