Melton was unable to capitalise on a strong start in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition Shield 1 competition.
The Lions were on the road on Sunday against Werribee and decided to bat after winning the toss.
The Lions put on 44 for the first wicket to give the side a strong start and a platform to build on.
They lost three wicket quicks to give Werribee some momentum.
While they were able to get a partnership in the middle order, they weren’t able to continue on and finished 9-134
Srishti Batra top scored with 42 at the top of the order with fellow opener Yashika Batra, who made 11, the only other player to score double figures.
Werribee set the run chase up early.
The Tigers put on 56 for the first wicket and at 1-98 were well and truly on top.
While they lost three quick wickets to give the Lions some hope, they got the job done with three overs remaining.
The Tigers finished 4-137.
Lexie Boon took 2-24 for the Lions.
After 14 rounds, the Lions sit in 13th spot with 27 points.
Melton faces the Greenvale Kangaroos Black side this Sunday.
Meanwhile, Melton slipped to a second straight loss in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday.
It was tough going with the bat for the Lions against Mt Waverley.
Mt Waverley won the toss and decided to field despite the warm weather.
It proved to be the right decision with Melton bowled out for 133 in the 44th over.
Clarke Alaimo top scored with 32 not out
Mt Waverley lost a couple of early wickets but was able to steady and come away with a big win.
Mt Waverley finished 2-135.
Melton sits 10th on the ladder after 11 rounds. The Lions sit 15 points outside the top six.
It was a tough weekend for Melton’s J G Craig Shield as it was knocked out in the first round of finals.
Made up of the best under-15 players in the region, the Lions were looking to make it through to a second straight grand final.
They finished second in the west pool behind Yarraville.
The Lions batted first on Saturday against Coburg, making 9-122.
Samraat Sharma top scored with 29 at the top of the order.
Coburg made the runs with eight overs remaining, finishing 5-125.
Aariz Alam Khan took two wickets for the Lions.
