By Tara Murray
Greenvale Kangaroos’ recent good form has continued with the side on top after day one of their clash against Tullamarine in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Division 1 West Peter Howarth Shield.
In the battle between the two Hume rivals, it’s the lower ranked Kangaroos that started the better of the two sides.
Hoping to avoid bottom spot and relegation, the Kangaroos bowled the Demons out for 119 in the 55th over.
Anthony Barton, who has come back from premier cricket, took 4-41, while Matthew Kent took 3-41 off 17 overs.
David Zahorodni top scored with 34 for the Demons. A number of players got starts, but were unable to go on with it.
The Kangaroos got off to a good start with the bat and will resume at 1-24 having faced 22 overs.
Kevin Spaull will resume at 12 not out, while Josh Whatman was six not out.
A win, which would be the Kangaroos third since the Christmas break, would ensure they avoid finishing on the bottom of the ladder.
They currently sit three points clear of Laverton.
The Demons need a win and for Aberfeldie to lose, if they are to play finals. But that is looking unlikely, with Aberfeldie already claiming first innings points against Druids.
Photo Gallery: Tullamarine vs Greenvale Kangaroos
In division 1 north, Westmeadows has already claimed first innings points against Royal Park/Brunswick.
The Warriors bowled Royal Park out for 102 after Royal Park elected to bat. Chinthaka Jayasinghe took 4-20 off his nine overs.
The Warriors were 4-122 at stumps with a lead of 20. Aaron Evans is unbeaten on 52.
The Warriors need a win to secure their spot in the top four and finals.
It was a day to forget for Craigieburn, bowled out for just 43 in 30 overs against Haig Fawkner.
Amit Chaudhary finished with the remarkable figures of 7-9 off 15 overs, including 10 maidens.
Haig Fawkner then went on to make 130.
The Eagles are 0-5 in their second innings.
In division 5, fourth-placed Jacana was bowled out for just 145 against fifth-placed Barkly Street Uniting.
The Jaguars have Uniting at 8-68 at stumps. Rhys Brown has 5-25.
The women’s VTCA grand final was a repeat of last year, with Westmeadows losing to Sydenham-Hillside.
The Warriors restricted the Storm to 4-84 and looked like knocking them off for the first time this season.
But tight bowling early restricted the Warriors and as they tried to catch the run rate, they started to lose wickets. The Warriors were all out for 72.
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