Craigieburn and Westmeadows both have work to do on day two of their Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division matches.
Hoping to start 2025 on a good note, both sides are on the back foot after day one of their matches.
The Eagles are battling with third placed Sydenham-Hillside at Hillside Recreation Reserve.
The Storm finished day one at 4-75 with only 70.3 overs being bowled.
Joshua Rasu was the only multiple wicket taker for the Eagles, taking two wickets.
Westmeadows almost conceded first innings points on day one against Aberfeldie.
After winning the toss, the Warriors were bowled out for just 113 in the 46th over.
Suresh De Silva top scored with 47 for the Warriors with Pathum De Mel the only other batter to score double figures, finishing with 34.
Aberfeldie finished day one at 2-108 with first innings points in sight.
In the Steve McNamara Shield, both Tullamarine and the Greenvale Kangaroos also have work to do.
The Demons were bowled out for 158 against top four side Grand United with Himesh Gajanayake top scoring with 33.
The Gorillas are 2-40 in reply.
The Kangaroos were bowled out for 102 against Sunbury. Luke Ranno top scored with 35.
The Roar will resume at 2-69.
In the Evans-Clark Shield, Roxburgh Park is in a good spot after day one against East Coburg.
The Falcons bowled East Coburg out for 186 in the 63rd over. The Falcons will resume at 1-24.
In the Russell Pollock Shield, Jacana is chasing Moonee Ponds’ 9-277. Sean Pipe took three wickets for the Jaguars.
Donnybrook is chasing Pascoe Vale Central’s 220. Raja Sandhu took four wickets for Donnybrook.
