Caroline Springs proved no match for Roxburgh Park Falcons on day two of their Victorian Turf Cricket Association north A1 encounter on Saturday.
Both sides were looking for their first win in VTCA after changing competitions in the off season, but it was the Falcons who came out on top.
Caroline Springs batsmen needed key partnerships if they were to get close to the Falcons’ 8-221, made on day one of the match.
At 4-83, Caroline Springs had work to do, but was still in the match. Three quick wickets changed the game, putting it squarely in the Falcons’ control.
Caroline Springs was eventually skittled for 129, with Nicholas Alexander making 25, while Christopher Vulic, at No.9 was unbeaten, also on 25.
The Falcons batted a second time and were 7-131 when stumps were called.
Caroline Springs captain Kane Sevior took four wickets.
Sydenham-Hillside was another side to get its first win in VTCA, defeating East Coburg.
Sydenham/Hillside’s first innings of 274 proved too much for East Coburg, which was bowled out for 230. In its second innings, the Combine made 6-116.
Melton Centrals had to settle for first-innings points in its match against Melton South Primary School Cricket Club in west A1.
Centrals had claimed first-innings points on day one and were hunting for an outright win on Saturday. Resuming at 6-133, they were bowled out for 183, giving them a first-innings lead of 79.
The Royals made 167 in their second innings, ensuring they didn’t suffer an outright result.
