Mixed results first up

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Keilor is through to the next round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20, while Grand United opened its account.

The Blues played both their matches last week, producing wins against Pascoe Vale Hadfield and Airport West St Christophers.

Last Tuesday, Keilor faced Pascoe Vale Hadfield.

The Blues made 3-161 after winning the toss with Rob Clements top scoring with 56 not out. The Panthers never got close, restricted to 8-94.

On Thursday night, the Blues made 9-102 from their overs before restricting the Eagles to 9-91.

Grand United proved too strong for Doutta Stars in its opening match of the campaign.

The Stars made 4-94 from their overs with the Gorillas sharing the wickets around. The Gorillas made the runs with more than five overs remaining, finishing 4-99. Vishesh Malhotra top scored with 46.

The winner of the remaining pool match between Sydenham-Hillside and the Gorillas will top the group.

It was disappointment for PEGS and Keilor Park in their opening matches.

Westmeadows bowlers got the job down easily against Keilor Park.

The Warriors made 8-162 with several contributions throughout the order.

The Devils struggled to get going and were bowled out for 59 on the final ball of their 20 overs.

Brock Lee top scored with 11.

Babar Aziz and Billy Kosteas took three wickets each.

Sunbury got its first win of the VTCA season, beating PEGS in its T20 clash last Tuesday night. PEGS made 9-128 from their 20 overs, with skipper Jordan Cook top scoring with 38. Gayan Welikalage took 3-18 for the Roar. The Roar timed their run chase perfectly, hitting the winning runs with three balls remaining. The Roar finished 4-129.

Sunshine face Sunshine United on Thursday night, with the result not available at deadline.

In other matches, Point Cook Centrals beat Werribee Centrals to be the first team through to the next round.

Moonee Valley was too strong for Royal Park Brunswick, Yarraville Club also opened its account with a good win against Seddon, the Druids beat St Andrew’s Footscray and Point Cook was too strong for Gellibrand..