Darley is on top after day one of its match with Buninyong while Bacchus Marsh is in trouble against Wendouree in the Ballarat Cricket Association.
With finals spots on the line, every match is vital in the run home.
On Saturday, Buninyong won the toss and decided to bat in warm conditions at Darley Park against the Lions.
It was tough going for the Bunnies with the Lions able to bowl them out within 56 overs.
The Bunnies made 156.
Dilan Chandima took four wickets for the Lions, while Madushanka Ekanayaka took three as he opened the bowling.
The Lions’ run chase didn’t get off to the best start, losing two early wickets.
They were able to steady and finished the day at 3-63.
Sajith Dissanayaka will resume on 34 not out, with Chandima falling for 18 on the final ball of the day.
It’s a must win for the Lions who sit in seventh spot, eight points outside the top four.
It was a tougher day for the Bulls against Wendouree.
The second placed Bulls decided to bat at CE Brown Reserve.
The Bulls never got going as they were bowled out for 101 in the 52 over. Will Lalor top scored with 24 with Jayden White-Powell the only other batter to reach 20.
Wendouree, another one of the sides just outside the top four trying to sneak in, finished the day at 1-77.
Sam Crea has the wicket for the Bulls.
