The boundary umpire had plenty of cricket experience so was stoked the Warrnambool and District Cricket Association started a women's division.

She's now an important part of the Grassmere Cricket Association (GCA) side.

"It's awesome, particularly after 2020 and the year that it was and not being very social," she said.

"It's great to be around one another and we're very supportive of one another."

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GCA fell to Brierly-Christ Church on Sunday at Wangoom Recreation Reserve.

The round two match was supposed to be played in December but was rescheduled due to wet weather.

Kavanagh was grateful to be able to make up for the missed game.

The all-rounder enjoys batting most.

"I love getting the bat in my hand and being able to improve," she said.

She's so eager to get better she sometimes participates in Wangoom men's team training on Tuesday and Thursday nights - her partner plays for the Roosters.

While the competition is new, Kavanagh has been playing cricket for years.

"I was involved in one of the very first (local) junior indoor cricket teams," she said.

Since then she's been a backyard cricket specialist.

She's thrilled to be playing competitively this summer.

"I always come out to watch (Wangoom) so it's good to actually be a part of it instead of just being in the car watching and cheering," she said.

Kavanagh urged other women in the south-west to get involved.

"Definitely give it a go because it's a lot of fun and it's great to be a part of a team environment," she said.

The keen cricketer said GCA only had eight players on Sunday and invited newcomers to training.

It's each Friday at 5pm at Wangoom Recreation Reserve.

GCA will play West Warrnambool on Sunday at Brauer College in round four while Brierly-Christ Church will take on Nestles at Wenborn Oval.