It was a history-making day for East Sunbury as its women’s side claimed its first ever win in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s league.
Fielding a women’s side for the first time this season, the Thunder has shown improvement every week.
On Sunday in the B-grade competition, the Thunder faced Broadford, which was also searching for its first win.
The Thunder won the toss and decided to bowl.
It restricted Broadford to 5-71 from its 20 overs.
Rhianna Kirk took 2-8 off her four overs to be the pick of the bowlers for the Thunder.
The Thunder lost an early wicket but was able to steady.
While it lost a couple of more wickets along the way, the Thunder was able to put together some partnerships to get the side over the line.
The Thunder hit the winning runs with more than four overs remaining, finishing 3-72.
Captain Tanae Bannan top scored with 23 not out.
Head Thunder coach Justin Nelson said it was a pretty exciting day for the club and the playing group
“It was like a grand final victory, it was so good to see, the girls really deserved it,”he said.
“The girls have been working so hard, we all train together on a Wednesday night, but the girls have been doing extra on their own.”
Nelson said the group had shown rapid improvement since the first session back in September.
He said the group had become really important to the club.
“We have a very simple philosophy at East Sunbury, its enjoyment first and everything else stems from that.
“The girls are part of the furniture, it’s like they’ve been here for years.”
Nelson said coaches Adam Kirk and Johnny Wilson have done an amazing job with the women’s side.
“They are so dedicated to our women’s program and we’re hoping we could expand again next year with more teams.”
The Thunder has a 1-3 record after five rounds.
This Sunday it faces Melton Centrals, which also has one win on the board.
In the other B-grade match, Lancefield Yellow was too good for Melton Centrals.
Meanwhile in the A-grade competition, Bacchus Marsh finally got to complete a match, coming away with the win against Gisborne.
The Bulls have had forfeits, byes and matches washed out to start the season.
On Sunday it made 2-178 with Sara Drew and recruit Kim Bessell scoring 50 each.
While the Dragons had a 93 run second wicket partnership it wasn’t enough as it was restricted to 4-160.
Brianna Woodburn top scored with 52 while Ruby Watts made 49 not out.
In the other matches, Wallan got home against Lancefield Black with seven balls remaining and Kilmore won in the final over against Macedon.
