The gap between the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup top four and the chasing teams continues to close.
After nine rounds, little more than 22 points separates the entire field, with every team still in finals contention.
With bottom side Rupertswood a little over nine points behind fourth-placed Woodend, every match is vital to ladder positions.
Riddell is leading the pack chasing a top-four spot on the back of a three-game winning streak.
On Saturday, the Bombers knocked off Gisborne to move to within two points of the top four.
The Dragon batsmen struggled, with only three players reaching double figures in a total of 9-130.
Jason Wilson held the innings together with a 70-run effort.
Opening bowlers Matthew Livingstone and Jack Baker took three wickets each for the Bombers.
The Bombers were without skipper and star batsman Mick Allen, but reached the target with two and a half overs to spare. The Bombers finished on 7-131, with Haydn Ross unbeaten on 52.
The loss leaves Gisborne in third, after Diggers Rest overtook it with victory against Bacchus Marsh.
A 131-partnership between Lindon Dowsett and Ryan Peters helped the Burras post 6-178.
In reply, Bacchus Marsh was bowled out for 118.
Sean Morris and Matthew Bulluss snared seven wickets between them. Morris took 4-14 off eight overs.
Rupertswood scored a much-needed win against Woodend.
Rupertswood’s bowlers had a day out, bowling Woodend out for just 86.
Lachlan McLean took 4-21.
Rupertswood chased down the runs for the loss of two wickets and nearly half its overs remaining. Joshua Smith top scored with 38.
Sunbury remains on top of the ladder after an easy win against Romsey.
Sunbury made the most of its time with the bat, making 182 before being bowled out in the last over.
Playing coach Justin Nelson top scored with 44.
Matthew Hoyt took four wickets for Romsey.
Romsey started well, but was bowled out for 135. Rowan Stott top scored with 23.
Steven Jenkin was the best of the bowlers, taking four wickets.
