The Sunbury Kangaroos were among the big winners on Saturday as rain played havoc in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association.
While many cricket associations called off all matches, it was report to grounds for GDCA clubs.
The association said due to the enormous geographic area that makes up the GDCA it was not calling off the entire competition as there was a chance of results in some areas.
Action ended up being sparse, with just one game in each of the top grades taking to the field.
In Johnstone Shield, the Sunbury Kangaroos got a good win against Lancefield.
The Tigers had made 105 on day one of the game with the Kangaroos quickly moving to 2-52.
Sunbury lost an early wicket on day two but were able to steady and were able to pass the Tigers total without the loss of another wicket.
The Kangaroos were in sight of 150 when the wickets started to fall.
They lost four quick wickets before settling in again. The Kangaroos declared at 7-200.
Simon Barry top scored with 61 while Russell Phillips had 42.
Cameron Osmond and Trent McNamara took two wickets each for the Tigers.
Lancefield was 0-23 in its second innings when the game was called.
In the McIntyre Cup, Macedon was left to rue a tough day with the bat against Broadford.
Chasing Broadford’s 9-227, the Cats were bowled out for just 115 in the 49th over.
Gareth De Rosayro was the only player to score more than 20, finishing with 38 at the top of the order.
Broadford went back out and struggled with the bat as well as it was bowled out for just 89.
Cadel Howlett took five wickets and Cameron Clayton took four wickets for the Cats.
The Cats were 2-42 when the game ended.
It was slightly better conditions on Sunday, as all but one of the women’s matches were completed.
In the A-grade competition, Lancefield Black and Gisborne both got wins.
The Tigers were able to keep it tight against Kilmore.
Batting first, the Tigers made 5-97 from their 20 overs with Luzanne de Kock top scoring with 29.
Broadford was restricted to just 4-46.
Gisborne chased down Wallan’s runs with ease.
The Dragons restricted the Magpies to 63 before finishing 1-64 in return.
Every Gisborne player had a bowl with three players taking two wickets each.
Skipper Brianna Woodburn made 41 not out off 27 balls to guide her side to victory in just 9.2 overs.
Macedon and Bacchus Marsh’s match was abandoned.
In B-grade, Lancefield Yellow beat East Sunbury while Melton Centrals got its first win against Broadford.
