Wyndham Vale held off Melton Centrals in a low scoring affair in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Russell Pollock Shield.
The Vales were defending just 132 after being bowled out in 54 overs on day one.
Centrals resumed at 4-59 on Saturday.
Centrals had the best of it early on day to and managed to put on 32,
Two quick wickets turned the game but at 6-121 Centrals were still in the box seat.
The Vales took three wickets without Centrals scoring and managed to get the final one to bowl Centrals out for 127.
Jay Dolliver was the star with the ball, taking 8-47.
The win was the Vales second for the season.
It was a tough day for the rest of the Wyndham VTCA men’s teams on Saturday.
In the Roy Picone Shield, Point Cook fell short against Keilor Park.
The match had become a one-dayer and the Warriors made 131. Max Rouvray was the standout again as he made 48.
The Devils had to fight hard to get the win and managed to get the job done with one wicket in hand, finishing 9-135.
Vishay Ramchander and Rouvray took three wickets each for the Warriors.
Point Cook Centrals were also on the wrong end of the result, losing to Moonee Valley.
Moonee Valley resumed at 3-85 in reply to the Sharks’ 149.
Just one wicket was lost on Saturday before Moonee Valley passed the runs.
It declared at 8-192.
Owen Doolan took three wickets for the Sharks. The Sharks finished 2-59 in their second innings.
In the Evans-Clark Shield, Werribee Centrals total of 200 wasn’t enough.
Melton South Royals made the runs in the 73rd over, finishing 6-201.
The Centurions shared the wickets around.
Bellbridge was unable to chase down Seabrook’s total of 201.
The Bears were bowled out for 177.
