Lightning and rain put halt to many games in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association on Saturday.
Having had rain affected matches the past few rounds, it is again the case in the final round before the Christmas break.
There was rain at some games along with lightning, while many other grounds escaped the conditions and were able to get a full day’s play in.
In senior division, Sydenham-Hillside is on top after day one of its match with Craigieburn,
The Eagles won the toss at Hillside Recreation Reserve and decided to bat first.
After losing an early wicket the Eagles were able to put on some runs.
When those wickets fell, they continued to fall with the Eagles bowled out for 166 in the 53rd over.
Sanka Ramesh Abeyruwan took 4-36 for the Storm.
With rain and lightning around, the Storm weren’t able to get out and start its innings.
It will now start this Saturday.
In the Roy Picone Shield, Caroline Springs was in a strong position when play was stopped against Kingsville.
Kingsville decided to bat first in warm conditions and were 5-127 when play was stopped due to the weather at Caroline Springs Recreation Reserve.
Roshan Laksiri and Braedon Mulheran both have two wickets for the Lakers.
Melton South was one of the rare teams to get a full day’s play in division 3.
The Royals are away against Moonee Valley.
After being sent in, Moonee Valley made 196 as it was bowled out with three balls remaining in the day.
Saman Kumara Muthuwadige and Chameera Perera took three wickets each for the Royals.
Both sides are keen for a win to get away from the relegation zone heading into Christmas.
In the Russell Pollock Shield, Burnside Springs United is keen to bounce back from its first loss of the season.
Burnside won the toss and decided to bowl on Saturday and it proved to be the right decision.
It was able to bowl Moonee Ponds out for just 126 in the 66th over.
Mathew Sanders took 5-30 for Burnside while Shohan Rangika took 4-26 to do most of the damage.
Burnside lost an early wicket but is still on top after finishing the day at 1-22.
Melton Centrals is staring down another big run chase, this time against Roxburgh Park.
In the battle between top and bottom, Centrals decided to send the Falcons in.
It was a tough day in the field for Centrals with the Falcons 3-231 off 65 overs when the weather stopped play.
So far it’s single wicket takers for Centrals.
