Rain again marred the latest round of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association shield competitions on Saturday.
The last two-day round before the Christmas break had players reporting to grounds, but many didn’t get out on the pitch due to rain on Saturday.
In the Barclay Shield, Epping and Diamond Creek got 46 overs of action in their match.
Diamond Creek finished the day at 4-76.
Daniel Bramich has two wickets for Epping so far.
Bundoora United is also fielding first in its match with Rosanna.
The Bulldogs won the toss and sent in Rosanna which finished day one at 6-114.
Scott Barnett has three wickets for the Bulldogs.
Bundoora’s match with Rosebank is now a one-dayer after day one was washed out.
In the Money Shield, there was no action in Mernda’s match with Greensborough which will now also become a one-dayer.
It’s the same story for Lalor Stars match with Plenty with rain meaning there was no start on Saturday.
In the Mash Shield, Rivergum had a good day with the bat against Dennis.
The Kookas had contributors throughout the order with James Bonnici (55) and James Gilmour (59) both scoring half centuries as they look to continue their strong start to the season.
Meanwhile, Thomastown United is in trouble against Hurstbridge.
The Kookaburras were bowled out for 134 in the 44th over.
Riley Patterson finished with 62 but was the only player to pass 20.
Hurstbridge was 2-66 at stumps.
Thomastown is 5-130 in its match with Keon Park.
Shoaib Khan continued his good form as he top scored with 45.
South Morang and Laurimar’s match along with Mill Park and Lower Eltham’s matches are now one-dayers after day one was washed out.
The DVCA summer smash competition will also be in action on Tuesday night.
