Melton Centrals made light work of the Greenvale Kangaroos in the opening round of the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket competition shield 2 one-day competition.
Having finished third in the T20 competition and just missing out on the grand final, the Centrals enjoyed going to the longer format on Sunday.
After being sent in, the Centrals made 8-117 from their 36 overs. Skipper Candace Hulett top scored with 36 off 48 balls.
Centrals quickly had the Kangaroos in trouble with the ball, having then 4-10.
It would prove a hard slog for the Kangaroos who would be bowled out for 45 in the 18th over.
Erin Keenan was the main destroyer with the ball, taking 5-11 off 6.1 overs.
Kim Gasior also bowled superbly, taking 2-10 off her seven overs.
Centrals face Parkfield this Sunday.
Meanwhile, in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s competition, Bacchus Marsh and Darley both came away with wins in different fashion.
Bacchus Marsh beat Gisborne.
The Bulls made 5-111 from their 20 overs with Emily Kennedy and Sarah Bamford both making 24 each.
Dragons coach Brianna Woodburn was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2-20 off her four overs.
The Dragons started strongly before losing a couple of wickets. The side was able to steady and were sitting at 2-70.
As they went to push the run rate the wickets started to fall. The Dragons finished 8-86, having had just nine players bat.
Woodburn top scored with 29 before being run out and Ruby Watts made 22.
Emily Kennedy and Ashley Gillard took two wickets each for the Bulls.
The Bulls sit in third spot not with three wins and the Dragons are in fourth spot.
In the other match, Darley got the points with Kilmore forfeiting the game.
Darley will play Macedon this Sunday in a top of the table clash.
