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Gisborne piled on the runs against Lancefield, while Wallan got an important win as it locked in a Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s A-grade finals spot.

The Dragons’ showed why they are one of the teams to beat with a big win against Lancefield.

After winning the toss and deciding to bat, the Dragons made 3-120 from their overs.

Emily McDonald and Ruby Watts made 50 each before retiring, while Brianna Woodburn made 45 at the top of the order.

It was single wicket takers for the Tigers.

The Tigers struggled to get partnerships going and never looked like challenging the Dragons total, finishing 6-90.

Hayley Fisher top scored with 18 not out.

Ninna Harbinson took two wickets for the Dragons.

Meanwhile, Wallan is now clear in third spot with victory against Macedon.

The Cats were restricted to 8-69 in 15 overs with Caitlin Shaw top scoring with 28 at the top of the order.

Kia Montgomery took 4-11 for the Magpies.

The Magpies needed just 8.1 overs to get the runs, finishing 3-73 in reply.

Bacchus Marsh was stuck on the sidelines with Kilmore forfeiting.

Heading into the final round, Bacchus Marsh is three points clear of Wallan and Gisborne at the top of the order.

Only six points separates Lancefield and Macedon in the battle for the last finals spot.

With the Tigers already getting points for its final round match with Kilmore, which is a forfeit, the Cats need to beat Bacchus Marsh if they’re any chance of making finals.

In the B-grade competition, Melton Centrals had a big win against Broadford.

Centrals’ finished 1-94 in 13.1 overs in reply to Broadford’s 3-93.

Lancefield accounted for East Sunbury in the other match.

The Thunder made 6-118 with Lancefield finishing 2-119 in reply.

Emily Consiglio hit 50 in the run chase before having to retire.

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