The extreme heat wreaked havoc on the Victorian Turf Cricket Association on Saturday, with some games called off during play and others abandoned.
In a crucial top-of-the-table clash between Greenvale and South Caulfield in the Senior Division only 45 overs of play were possible because of the heat policy.
Greenvale won the toss and batted and reached 4/176 before play was called off. Openers Ed Wilson (35) and Matt Innes took advantage of the bowling early on, putting on 84 for the first wicket.
Innes was out first, caught for 55, but Greenvale remained in control, with Jeremy Brown (40) and Chinthaka Jayasinghe (30) both getting starts.
The match is now evenly poised, with captain Jon Kent (8) and Tarek Moughanie (0) at the crease.
In the North Division West Coburg managed 7/140 from 42 overs in its clash against Royal Park/Brunswick, led by Harsha De Silva’s fine 54.
Westmeadows dismissed Altona North for 183 but were 2/6 at stumps.
And Tullamarine had a field day against Footscray United, bowling out their opponents for 64 and making 0/29 in reply by stumps.
