It was a drought breaking win for Gisborne in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s A-grade competition.
It was a battle between the top two sides, with the Dragons able to put in a complete performance to come away with the win.
Dragons’ captain-coach Brianna Woodburn said they were thrilled with the performance.
“We’re pretty happy and we can’t complain,” she said.
“It’s the first time since we’ve rejoined the competition that we’ve been able to beat Bacchus Marsh.
They were some what undermanned with only nine on the field when we were initially looking at 11 on the field.
“We can’t wait to play the again at full strength.”
The Bulls batted first and made 3-133 from their 30 overs.
Woodburn, who took two wickets as all 11 players bowled, said they were really happy to restrict the Bulls to that total.
“If you had have said at the start of the day that they would have made 133, I would have been happy.
“In a T20 earlier in the season they made 178 against us.
“It was really tight bowling and consistent bowling.
“In the field we didn’t let anything through and Nina Harbinson killed it out there.”
The Dragons top order made sure they made the runs with ease, finishing 3-134.
WOodburn said having Em McDonald back in the side made a huge difference.
“It’s nice having someone who likes to bat as well,” she said.
“I normally have to convince someone to open with me.
“Ava [Hynes] and Ruby [Watts] came in and did well and [Ava] and Steph [Jones] were able to finish it off.”
Woodburn top scored with 37, while Hynes finished 29 not out.
Woodburn said the most pleasing thing was to have an even team performance with everyone playing their role.
The Bulls remain on top of the ladder but are now only three points ahead of the Dragons.
Woodburn said they were focused on locking up a top two spot in the remaining rounds.
“Coming into the pointy end of the season, it’s about getting the connection and working on the small things.
“We want to finish top two and take that form into finals and at least make the grand final.
“I just try and remind the girls that it’s a game and the more enjoy it, the more you’re likely to play well.
“We’ll look to keep enjoying it.”
Gisborne is set to face Kilmore this Sunday.
Woodburn said they were hoping that Klimore would have the numbers after struggling for numbers recently.
On Sunday, it forfeited its game against Macedon.
In the other match, Wallan beat Lancefield.
The Magpies made 3-182 with the Tigers finishing 4-131 in reply.
The results mean Macedon is now only quotient behind Lancefield in the battle for fourth.
In B-grade, Lancefield Yellow and Melton Centrals were the winners.
