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Westmeadows go big with the bat

Westmeadows was reaching for the record books after a stunning performance with the bat against St Albans in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division on Saturday.

The Warriors were out in full force with the bat against the Saints at Willowbrook Reserve.

Winning the toss proved vital for the Warriors

After losing an early wicket, the Warriors got going and scored 5-433 off their 80 overs.

The total is the highest in Warriors history.

Tallan Wright (142 not out off 156 balls), Donovan Pell (107 off 144) and Stephen Mihelakos-James (100 off 41 ball) all scored centuries.

It’s the first time the club has had three players score 100 in a game.

Mihelakos-James’ 100, which is his first for the Warriors, is the fastest 100 in club history.

The innings put the Warriors in primed position to get their second win of the season.

While the Warriors are on top in their match, Craigieburn has work to do against Altona North.

In a battle between the two bottom sides, Altona North decided to bat at Crofts Reserve.

It made 218 as it was bowled out in the 53rd over.

James Portou was the pick of the bowlers for the Eagles taking 6-60 off his 13-1 overs.

The Eagles top order never got going and left the side in trouble.

Kevin Spaull and Sammy Laffan had a small partnership before Spaull departed for 13.

It got even tougher for the Eagles with four of its next five batters going out for a duck.

The Eagles will resume at 8-56.

Laffan is unbeaten on 29 while Darren Wotu is yet to score.

In the McNamara Shield, Tullamarine will have to bat well against West Coburg St Andrews if it is to get the win.

After deciding to bat, the Redbacks made 314 from their overs to be in control after day one.

Shehan De silva took four wickets for the Demons, while Danny Law took three wickets.

In the Roy Picone Shield, East Keilor had a solid day out against Greenvale Kangaroos.

East Keilor made 9-268 from its 80 overs.

Samith Fernando took four wickets for the Kangaroos.

In the Russell Pollock Shield, Roxburgh Park and Jacana have a task on hand to get victory, while Donnybrook is in control against Melton Centrals.

Roxburgh Park was bowled out for just 141 against Williamstown Congs.

Umar Farooq played a lone hand for the Falcons, making 53.

The Falcons bowlers gave them some hope heading into day two, as they had the Congs at 4-46 at stumps.

Jacana bowled Wyndham Vale out for 256 with two overs remaining.

Praneeth Jayasundara took four wickets for the Jaguars.

Meanwhile, Donnybrook made 6-339 against Melton Centrals.

Puneet Sharma made 156 at the top of the order.

Centrals will resume at 0-42.

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