Tara Murray
Deer Park made it two from two in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division with a big win against St Albans on Saturday.
The Saints had made 191 on day one of the clash, with Nils Priestley scoring a century at the top of the order.
Fawad Malook had been the pick of of the bowlers for the Lions, with four wickets.
On Saturday, the Lions got off to a steady start and were 2-65.
Hashan Wanasekara and Daniel Sartori came together in the middle and turned the game well and truly in the favour of the Saints.
Wanansekara was out for 81, while Sartori made his first 100 for the Lions finishing 100 not out as the Lions declared at 3-261.
The Saints were 3-66 in their second innings when the game was called.
Keilor got its first win of the season, beating the Druids.
The Druids made 188 on day one, with last season’s competition best and fairest winner Matthew Gaskett taking five wickets for the Blues.
The Blues paced their innings well and finished 4-189 with more than 10 overs remaining.
Nick Taylor top scored with 79.
Sydenham-Hillside got its first win in senior division, beating reigning premiers Yarraville Club.
Having made 284 on day one, the Storm was able to hold its nerve late to bowl the Clubbers out for 273.
The Storm shared the wickets around.
Sunshine United also opened its account, with a win against Aberfeldie.
Having made 6-291 from their 80 overs the Tigers bowled Abers out for 261 in the 75th over.
