The Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s side fell just short of back-to-back representative wins.
After beating the Ballarat Cricket Association in its first rep game, the GDCA faced the Castlemaine and District Cricket Association on Wednesday night at Maddingley Park.
Batting first, Castlemaine made an impressive 1-140 off its 20 overs.
Captain Tia Davidge made an exceptional 61 off just 47 balls, while Eve Righetti made 63 not out.
Taylah Logie was the pick of the bowlers, finishing 0-9 off her four overs.
Kim Bessell was the wicket taker for the GDCA, taking 1-14.
Bessell showed her class yet again with the bat, making a commanding 69 off just 45 balls to get the side in the hunt.
When Bessell fell it left the GDCA with a challenge.
It came down to the GDCA needing four off the last ball. It could only manage two, finishing 4-138.
Nat Jeffery, coming off an 100 in the GDCA competition, finished with 36 runs in a 112 run partnership with Bessell.
It was the first time the GDCA has had women’s representative cricket.
“Bad luck girls, but as always – left the ground smiling,” the GDCA said on social media. “Well done – doing the GDCA and yourselves proud. ”
The win was Castlemaine’s first match of the Central Highlands region representative program.
While the GDCA has finished its campaign, Castlemaine is set to face Ballarat again this week.
