Tara Murray
It was a round of upsets in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup, with Bacchus Marsh and Diggers Rest Bulla on the wrong side of the results.
The Bulls entered day two of its clash with Rupertswood on the back foot having only made 122 on day one of the match.
The Bulls had already snared one Rupo wicket late on day one, but it was always going to be a tough task.
The Bulls got two early wickets on Saturday to have Rupo in trouble at 3-6, but they were able to recover putting on one of its best batting displays since returning to the McIntyre Cup.
Rupo was eventually bowled out for 301, sealing a big win.
Joshua Calvitto was the pick of the bowlers for the Bulls, taking 4-54.
The Bulls have one win after seven rounds, sitting in fourth spot.
Diggers Rest Bulla had its chances against East Sunbury, but couldn’t get over the line.
The game became a one-dayer after only 10 overs were bowled on day one.
The Burras had the Thunder in trouble at 4-14, before the Thunder recovered to make 8-129.
Mulkapuge Lakshan took three wickets for the Burras.
The Burras started well with the bat and at 3-88 were in control. The wickets then started to fall and the match became close.
The Burras were eventually bowled out for 121.
Burras skipper Rasika Batepola top scored with 37 at the top of the order.
The Burras also have one win after seven rounds.
Wallan got its first win of the season, upsetting the previously undefeated Romsey.
Sunbury United and Gisborne continued their winning ways, defeating the Sunbury Kangaroos and Woodend respectively.
In the Johnstone Shield, Aintree had a big win against Macedon.
Having bowled the Cats out for 163 on day one of the match, Aintree then set about putting on a good total.
Aintree managed to get some solid partnerships throughout, on the way to finishing 8-226. Mandeep Aujla top scored with 63.
A century to Brenton Payne helped Bacchus Marsh beat Eynesbury.
The Eagles had made 206 on day one of the clash.
After losing an early wicket the Bulls settled and got the runs easily, making 5-207. Payne finished 130 not out.
Jason Tardrew took two wickets for the Eagles.
The other winners in the Johnstone Shield were Riddell, and Romsey, while the Sunbury United and Kyneton game ended in a draw.
In the Jensen Shield, St Anthonys total of 230 wasn’t enough with Diggers Rest Bulla making 6-238 in reply.
Blackwood lost to Rupertswood.
