It was runs galore in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Money Shield on Saturday.
In the second round back after Christmas, the teams were again pulling on the coloured clothing in another round of one-dayers.
Ladder leaders Plenty came away with the win against Bundoora United in a high scoring thriller.
Plenty decided to bat on a good deck and made the most of it, making 7-271 from its 40 overs. Tanuj Namalge was the star with 131 off 115 balls, hitting 11 fours and eight sixes.
Thilina Herath was the pick of the bowlers for the Bulldogs, taking 3-41, but went at more than a run a ball.
The Bulldogs got off to flier and looked on track to chase down the runs, at 1-204.
The loss of Joel Thompson, for 144 off 76 balls, set off a string of wickets.
The Bulldogs were bowled out for 262 with an over remaining.
The Bulldogs remain in third spot despite the loss.
Eltham and Lalor Stars also had a high scoring affair, with the Panthers coming out on top.
The Panthers made 6-229 on the back of 124 from Andrew Lamont at the top of the order.
The Stars shared the wickets around, with Jamie Scott and Ethan Baade each taking two wickets each.
The Stars started well and were 0-60, before quickly slipping to 3-65. The Stars were able to steady, but late wickets proved costly.
They would fall short, bowled out for 213 on the final ball.
Skipper Ricky Mittaca top scored with 84 off 64 balls. The Stars slip behind Eltham to ninth on the ladder.
Laurimar was another team that had a big win chase, but was unable to get the runs against Lower Eltham.
Lower Eltham made 6-224 from its overs, with Andrew Hone top scoring with 49 in an even team performance.
It was all single wicket takers for Laurimar.
The Power never seemed likely to get the runs after falling to 6-66. Despite the lower order showing some resistance, including 42 for the final pair, was bowled out for 9-152.
Rian Boddy top scored with 43, while number 11 Dave Williams finished 23 not out.
The Power sits at the bottom of the table.
Bundoora Park got an important win against Montmorency.
The Thunderbolts made 6-164 from their innings and it proved to be enough, bowling out the Magpies for 144.
The Thunderbolts sit in fourth spot.
In the Barclay Shield, Bundoora got a rare win, beating Rosanna.
The Bulls made 9-182 before bowling Rosanna out for 106.
Bundoora is now up to eighth on the ladder.
Epping was also on the winners list, beating Rosebank. The Pingers sit three points clear at the top of the table.
