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Pakenham missed the opportunity to put pressure on the topclubs in the table for the run in to the season, with a very disappointing sixrun defeat to bottom placed club, Officer, presenting them with only theirsecond win of the season. After piling up 309 in the reverse fixture, Zach'steam could only muster 180 with Zach contributing just eight, including a six,as they failed to chase down the home side's 186-6. A stumping chance removedthe Officer opener, but that was 'all she wrote' for the rest of the firstinnings and then Pakenham were all out with an over to spare, after an Englandstyle collapse saw the last six batsmen contributing just 11 runs.

The top four all went head-to-head in Churchill's divisionand Jordy's side were winners along with Morwell who went top. The Churchillteam had to be content with remaining fourth but are well placed to mount alate charge on the top. After bowling out the Tralagon Imperials for just 100,they made short work of knocking off the runs, despite losing the first fourwith only 37 on the board. After capturing a wicket apiece, Jordy and Ryandonned the pads with Jordy finding himself in the unusual position of openingbat. He was out for 15 on 36-1, but that quickly became 37-4 as the jitters setin. No further wickets fell however as Churchill cemented 4th spot, nine pointsbehind the leaders.

Sam's Northern Suburbs failed to launch their ownchampionship challenge as they went down to a 21 run defeat against tabletoppers Bowthorne. At 115-7, the home side were in a bit of bother, but a laterally took the score to 175 all out off the final ball of their 40 overs. The'Burbs produced a positive response and at 116-2 looked favourites with Samcontributing 21 in a 2nd wicket stand of 48. However the tail fell away as theyhuffed and puffed their way to 154-7 and 4th spot just six points behind theleaders.

Down the way in New Zealand, Finn's game was cancelled. No reason was given.

Scorecards:

Zach – Here

Sam – Here

Jordy & Ryan - Here