East Sunbury had another good day with the bat in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s B-grade competition.
Facing crosstown rival Ashfield, the Thunder put on 8-256 from its 75 overs.
Simon Barry took four wickets for Ashfield.
A win would cement the Thunder’s spot in the top four, and a chance to move up to third with two sides above them, Eynesbury and Wallan, doing battle.
For Ashfield it would be a second straight win and a third win for the season.
Wallan is in control of its match, after a day out with the bat. The Magpies were bowled out for 375. Kieran Atkin made 181, to beat his top score of 180 he made in round two.
Undefeated St Anthonys again starred with the bat. Passing 295 for the fourth time in four two-day matches, the Saints have set Kyneton 9-366.
Paul Scott made 102.
Macedon will need its middle order to hold strong against Riddell if it is to stay in touch with the top four. Riddell made 174, with Brendan McGeady taking three wickets for Macedon.
Macedon got off to a good start in the chase and will resume at 3-85. Brendon Scott made 38, with Samuel Payne and Daniel Trotta the not out batsmen.
Bacchus Marsh will resume at 0-25 chasing Gisborne’s 180.
