The intrigue continues to grow as finals approach in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup.
In one of the closest seasons ever, no result should come as a surprise as every team could, mathematically, still make the finals.
Third-placed Bacchus Marsh ensured it wouldn’t slip behind the pack with a win over Sunbury United at Clarke Oval on Saturday.
Bacchus Marsh made 7-175 after being sent in then bowled out United for 169 with one ball left in the innings.
Brett McDorman top-scored for United with 45.
Leaders Riddell slipped down a place after only its second loss of the season, succumbing to Woodend by 80 runs.
Woodend’s 2-208 came on the back of the Eastley brothers, Daniel making an unbeaten 84 and Josh 70.
Riddell didn’t get close, being dismissed for 128, with Greg Matthews taking 4-22 for Woodend.
Diggers Rest Bulla returned to the winners’ list with victory over Romsey.
After restricting Romsey to 137 in its 40 overs, the Burras had to work hard to get the runs.
They passed Romsey’s score with two wickets and four balls to spare, Lindon Dowsett top-scoring with 42.
In the other match, Sunbury had its second straight win, comfortably, against Gisborne.
Captain Jason McGann led the way with 45 in Sunbury’s 7-163.
Gisborne was skittled for 111, with only captain-coach Simon Haman (45 not out) and Tahar Afridi (35) getting going with the bat.
