Bundoora opened its account with a strong performance against Epping in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield on the weekend.
It was the case of Saturday-Sunday cricket in round three and there were plenty of surprises.
Bundoora decided to bat on Saturday against the Pingers and were able to put 215 on the board before being bowled out in the second last over.
Rubal singh Dhillon made 138 in the middle order to guide the Bulls innings.
Robert Tinsley took three wickets for the Pingers.
The Pingers run chase didn’t start well and they were in trouble at 6-53.
Tom Emmins and Liam Henkel set about rescuing the inning and put on nearly 80 for the seventh wicket.
Once Emmins went out that was it for the Pingers who were bowled out for 180.
Emmins top scored with 63 for the Pingers.
Jason Kaminski took 7-51.
Bundoora United wasn’t able to continue its good form, losing to Rosanna.
Rosanna made 245 before being bowled out in the final over.
Josh Henkel top scored with 92.
Steven Favrin took four wickets for the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs got a number of starts in their innings, but no one could go on with it.
It resulted in the Bulldogs being bowled out for 126.
Corey Cogan top scored with 30.
In the Money Shield, Lalor Stars beat Banyule by three runs and Bundoora Park had a solid win against Plenty.
The Stars are one of two teams undefeated after three rounds, while Bundoora Park has one win.
In the Mash Shield, Mernda avoided an outright defeat against South Morang, Mill Park lost to Hurstbridge, Rivergum got the win against Thomastown on the back of a century to Matt Perri and Laurimar beat Thomastown United.
Rivergum sits atop the table with three wins from as many games, three points clear of Panton Hill and Laurimar.
