It was a winning start to the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield for Diggers Rest Bulla on Saturday.
After a bye in round one, the Burras were in action in a one-dayer against Eastern Hill at Kings Park Reserve, Seymour.
It’s the first time the two teams had faced each other with Eastern Hill joining the competition.
The Burras won the toss and elected to bat.
It wasn’t the greatest innings as the Burras were bowled out for just 96.
Dylan Caruana top scored with 29 as there were four ducks in the innings.
The Burras bowlers were able to turn the game back in their favour.
They bowled Eastern Hill out for just 45.
Daniel Rodger took 5-8 off eight overs.
Kilmore got on the board with a win against Eynesbury. Kilmore made 7-190 before restricting the Eagles to 144.
Ryan Cran top scored with 31 for the Eagles.
Wallan made it two from two with a win against Aintree.
Aintree made 9-154 from its 40 overs with Gurbeer Singh top scoring with 62.
The Magpies made the runs with more than six overs remaining, finishing 4-158.
Nathan Fowler made 67 not out for the Magpies.
The Jensen Shield got underway on Saturday with Riddell and Harkness among the winners.
The Bombers proved too strong for Rupertswood.
Rupo made 8-153 from its overs.
Owen Arthur and Matt Lloyd took two wickets each for the Bombers. The Bombers chased the total down with ease, finishing 3-155.
Luke Castle, Harry Fisher and Lloyd all posted scores in the 40s.
Harkness, formerly known as St Anthonys, started its season with a win against Lancefield.
The Tigers made 9-175 with Lachlan Mitchell top scoring with 56 not out.
Harkness made 6-197, hitting the winning runs with nearly eight overs remaining.
Mandeep Singh Aujla nade 102 off 50 balls before retiring to set the tone for Harkness.
