The local derby between Darley and Bacchus Marsh is evenly poised after the bowlers controlled day one of the Ballarat Cricket Association match.
With a finals spot on the line, the match is much more than just for local bragging rights.
The Bulls enter the final round in fourth spot, while the Lions are a further spot back. A win for the Bulls would ensure a finals spot, while if Darley wins it would likely play finals unless there was a miracle from either East Ballarat or Golden Point.
The Bulls won the toss and decided to bat at Darley Park on Saturday.
They had some early contributors with the bat, but struggled to get going as they were bowled out for 125 in the 55th over.
Alex Porter top scored with 43 after coming in at number three, as just three batters reached double figures. None of the bottom six reached double figures.
Hasitha Wickramasinghe took 4-21 off his 12 overs for the Lions, while Sajith Dissanayaka took three wickets.
The Lions top order found the going tough as well.
Not helped by the retirement of opener Dissanayaka, the Lions slipped to 4-35 at stumps.
Jarrod Burns will resume at eight not out and Wickramasinghe at one not out.
Rockey Hoey was the best of the batters so far with 10.
Shanin Silva has two of the wickets for the Bulls.
