Bundoora is on top after day one in the battle of Bundoora in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield.
It was a day for the bowlers for both Bundoora and Bundoora United in warm conditions on Saturday at Yulong Reserve.
With the teams sitting fifth and sixth and still in finals contention, it’s an important match in the scheme of things.
The Bulldogs won the toss and decided to bat. They got off to a strong start after losing an early wicket.
Outside of Luke Joyce (65) and Steve Favrin (35) the Bulldogs struggled with the bat as they were bowled out for 134.
Only the top three batters reached double figures.
Narinder Sharma took 5-25 off his 18 overs for the Bulls.
Bundoora also had a solid start with the bat, before losing three quick wickets to be 3-49 at stumps.
Lee Solar has all three wickets for the Bulldogs.
Meanwhile, Epping also had a tough day with the bat in its match against Rosanna.
Also just outside the top four, the Pingers need to string some wins together.
The Pingers were bowled out for 139 in the 61st over with Jaedyn Kearney top scoring with 28 after coming in at number eight.
Rosanna will resume at 1-32 on day two.
In the Money Shield, Lalor Stars’ match with Lower Plenty was abandoned.
“A much loved player in our 3rd XI experienced a medical episode which required immediate treatment from all in attendance and the help of ambulance services,” said president Chris Higgins in a statement.
“Firstly and most importantly the person affected is doing well and on the mend.
“The uncertainty around the situation caused all games involving our club to be abandoned on the day. We will work with all clubs involved and the league to come to a fair and reasonable outcome of all games involved.”
