WALLAN are looking shaky at the bottom of the standings of the Gisborne District Cricket Associations Mcintyre Cup, after a loss to Romsey away from home.
Winless from their first five games, the Magpies batted first in the windy and cold conditions.
Spencer Whittingham was the standout throughout their innings, scoring 69 runs including three 4s and an additional three 6s to remain not out.
Jamie Taylor was best with the ball from Romsey, holding 4/43 off eight overs and was apart of another in the field, impacting in five of Wallan’s nine wickets.
Opening strength from Taylor Stevenson got Romsey into the perfect position, thanks to his 61, which included nine 4s and a six.
From there it was reasonably steady for Romsey as Matthew Milne, Ben Way and Sam Alford guided them home with three innings over 20 to finish the visitors off.
Macedon were too good for Eastern Hill who could only put up a score of 127.
A Jarryd Vernon duck saw Woodend with a glimmer of hope against Gisborne, but it wasn’t to be as Daniel Salpitero decided to carry his team to victory with a 73* off 93 balls.
Gisborne remain on top of the ladder as the only undefeated team, handing Woodend its first loss of the year.
Finally, Sunbury United and Rupertswood was the only matchup which could remain as a two-dayer from last week’s rain.
Rupertswood proved too strong for Sunbury United, chasing down 278 which putts them second on the ladder.
In the Johnstone Shield, Lancefield saw a win against Sunbury Kangaroos thanks to an impressive Harry Lehner 41*.
Merrifield remain on top of the ladder after a big win against Riddell, while Broadford secured a win against Eynesbury after a strong first day last week.
Kilmore saw a defeat at home against East Sunbury after a slow start with the bat.
Only posting 6-120, East Sunbury weren’t exactly dominant though, chasing it down with only three wickets in hand.
Kilmore sit equal last with five teams, who have only won one match for the year.
