Lancefield Yellow caused a big surprise as the Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s league.
Playing for the first time since before Christmas, Lancefield Yellow inflicted Darley’s second loss of the season.
The Lions made 8-126 with Kim Bessell playing the key role at the top of the order with 54.
Brooke Jeffery took three wickets for the Tigers.
The Tigers got the runs within 20 overs, finishing 1-128. Jeffrey had a strong all round game as she made 57 not out at the top of the order.
It was the Tigers second win of the season.
In other games, Gisborne and Macedon cemented their spots in the top four.
The Dragons travelled to Greenhill Reserve to face Wallan.
The Magpies bated first, making a competitive 5-189 from their overs. Megan Farrell top scored with 72 not out at the top of the order having had to retire.
Brianna Woodburn took four wickets for the Dragons.
The Dragons lost a couple of early wickets but were able to steady to get the runs with ease, finishing 2-194.
Woodburn finished 71 not out, having also had to retire, while Ruby Watts finished 62 not out.
Macedon had a big win against Kilmore.
The Cats made 3-156 from their overs with Caitlin Shaw top scoring with 64 at the top of the order.
Kilmore was restricted to 8-73 in reply. Matilda Berns took four wickets for the Cats.
The Dragons sit in third spot, percentage ahead of the Cats.
In the other match, Bacchus Marsh had a big win against Lancefield Black.
The Bulls, who sit atop the table, made 3-291 from their overs. Both openers Ashley Gillard and Sarah Bamford both made 70 before retiring not out.
Nat Jeffery played a lone hand for the Tigers, making 90 not out, as her side finished 8-166.
This Sunday in the third last round, Wallan hosts Lancefield Yellow, Kilmore plays Lancefield Black, Bacchus Marsh will play Darley in the local derby and Gisborne will play Macedon.
