Point Cook Centrals is in a strong position after day one of its match with Gellibrand in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Roy Picone Shield.
In the battle between third and fourth, the Sharks made the most of good batting conditions on Saturday.
The top order put on a strong start while there were a number of contributions throughout the order as the Sharks finished 9-290.
Rasanjana Jayarathna top scored with 82, while Krishan Alang made 81.
Point Cook is also in solid position against Moonee Valley despite losing two late wickets.
Moonee Valley decided to bat in warm conditions and were bowled out for 154 in the 69th over.
Kade Clowes took five wickets for the Warriors.
The Warriors then had eight overs to face at the end of the day.
It was a less than ideal start for the Warriors, who finished the day at 2-12.
In the Evans Clark Shield, Bellbridge is on top against the Melton South Royals.
After deciding to bat, the Bears made 224 as they were bowled out in the 78th over.
Skipper Dillon Hinge top scored with 47.
Werribee Centrals’ bats had a solid day but could be left to rue not batting out the overs against Footscray Angliss.
The Centurions made 192 but were bowled out in the 53rd.
Rakay Behram top scored with 64 for the Centurions.
Footscray Angliss will resume at 1-58.
It was a tough day in the Russell Pollock Shield for Wyndham Vale which has already conceded first innings points against Burnside Springs United.
The Vales bowls did a good job and bowled Burnside out for just 101 in the 37th over.
Jay Dolliver took 8-30 off 18.3 overs.
Not for the first time this season, the Vales bats failed.
This time they were bowled out for just 48. Liam Glasgow-Jones top scored with 15.
Meanwhile, the T20 finals got underway on Tuesday night, after deadline.
Point Cook Centrals was due to host Gellibrand.
