Williams Landing has put itself in a strong position against ladder leaders Manor Lakes in the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association A.E Lowe Shield.
Facing the top side, Williams Landing made 261 as it was bowled out in the 67th over.
Nirmal Singh led the way at the top of the order, with 60.
Manvir Singh Saini and Gurpreet Singh took two wickets each for Manor Lakes.
It was the perfect start with the ball for Williams Landing as it got Anmoldeep Singh out for a golden duck.
Manor Lakes will resume on day two at 1-2.
Meanwhile, West Point was bowled out for 188 against the Truganina Strikers.
Sameer Shingala top scored with 43.
Amarbir Singh took 4-45 for the Strikers while Ambika Singh took 3-33 off his 12.3 overs.
The Strikers started well with the bat and will resume at 2-73 on day two.
Amarbir Singh scored 40 before being out late in the day.
Elsewhere, Tarneit Central forfeited its match with Altona Sports to give Altona Sports the six points.
In the B-grade C.Dunn and G.Gook Shield, Western Lions had a good day with the bat against AA Tarneit.
The Lions made 264 before being bowled out in the 68th over.
Shyam Sunder Reddy Chenna top scored with 43 for the Lions.
Pradeep Patel took 5-62 from Tarneit.
Vic Bangladeshi finished day one without losing a wicket in reply to Altona Sports’ 7-324.
Ahnaf-Al Wahab and Haris Ali took two wickets each for Vic Bangladeshi.
It will resume at 0-10.
Glen Orden Thunder is on top against Point Cook while Wyndham Vale is in trouble against Point Cook Centrals.
In division 1, 5AB1 was able to hold off Williams Landing, West Point Titans were too strong for Brimbank Strikers, and Manor Lakes got the job done against Glen Orden Thunder.
