Northern Lions’ quest for a third straight win to start the North West Metropolitan cricket’s Vic Kyte Shield remains on track after day one of the clash with Clarkefield.
The Lions bowlers did the job, bowling out Clarkefield for 196 in the last over of the innings.
The Lions shared the bowling duties, with nine players getting a bowl at Clarkefield Recreation Reserve.
Tharaka Fernanado did the bulk of the work, taking 4-55 from his 30 overs.
The Lions will start their innings on Saturday.
Craigieburn is in control of the match against Kealba-Green Gully, while Donnybrook has already secured first-innings points against Royal Park Reds.
Aberfeldie St Johns and Gladstone Park will start their match on Saturday, after rain prevented play on day one.
In the George Luscombe Shield, Gladstone Park needs 211 to beat Buckley Park to open its account for the season.
After being sent in, Buckley Park was in trouble at 5-57 and then 7-98.
Skipper John Markham led the fight back for the ladder leaders, making 77 not out in his side’s 210.
Gladstone Park’s bowlers didn’t help their own cause with 14 no balls and seven wides.
Dilan Jayawardana took 5-54, while Ashan DeSilva took three wickets.
Campbellfield and Pascoe Vale Central’s match is now a one-day match after rain prevented play on Saturday.
