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The race for finals spots heated up on Saturday on the first day of the second last round of the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup season.

Six teams are still fighting for four finals.

Woodend and Sunbury United, who face each other, are two of those sides currently in the top four.

On Saturday, Woodend won the toss and decided to bat.

It made 241 as it was bowled out in the 76th over.

Daniel Eastley top scored with 62 for Woodend, wile three players took two wickets for the Bees.

Macedon is hoping to continue its fast start with the bat on day two against Romsey. Both sides are among the finals mix.

Romsey decided to bat after winning the toss and made 262 as it was bowled out in the 775h over.

Captain-coach Ben Way top scored for the Redbacks with 80.

Cameron Clayton took 4-72 for the Cats.

The Cats had to face four overs at the end of the day, finishing 0-19.

Gisborne is in a solid position against Broadford.

The Dragons bowled Broadford out for 153.

Jarryd Vernon and Leigh Brennan took three wickets each for the Dragons.

The Dragons will resume at 3-42.

Rupertswood is in a strong position against Wallan.

Rupo made 251 as it was bowled out in the 72nd over.

Matthew Twentyman was the star with 157 off 165 balls.

Wallan will resume at 0-8.

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