Darley made it two in a row, while Bacchus Marsh’s title defence isn’t off to the best start in the Ballarat Cricket Association.
The Lions, who missed finals last season, haven’t missed a beat to start this season.
On Saturday they accounted for Golden Point in a high scoring game.
The Lions made 6-285 from their overs, with every player who had a bat getting a start.
It was Hasitha Wickramasinghe who was the star of the day as he made 110 off 115 balls.
His innings included 13 fours and a six.
Golden Point’s run chase didn’t get off to the best start and it was in trouble at 4-68.
A 91-run partnership gave Golden Point some hope before the wickets started to fall again.
Golden Point was bowled out for 237 in the 48th over.
Wickramasinghe took three wickets, as did Madushanka Ekanayaka.
Bacchus Marsh is without a win after its first two matches.
This time the reigning premiers fell short against Ballarat Redan.
Ballarat Redan made 9-215 from its overs. Bradley Croxford took 3-28 for the Bulls.
The Bulls needed a good start with the bat, but they failed to fire.
The top four were all quickly back in the sheds with the Bulls in trouble at 4-14.
They never recovered and were bowled out for 150.
Shanin Silva top scored with 49.
In good news for the Bulls, they will play their first match at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve this Saturday.
