There were plenty of runs put on the board as the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division got underway.
Five centuries were scored on the first day of action with some big run chases to get underway next week.
St Albans faces the biggest run chase against Yarraville Club.
The Clubbers put on a massive 3-405 from its overs on the back of big innings from Michael Hill and Nandhalal Sangaran.
Hill finished unbeaten on 253 from 230 balls, while Sangaran finished on 107 not out.
It was tough going for the Saints bowlers, with 10 of the 11 players rolling their arms over as no player taking multiple wickets.
Keilor also had two century makers in its innings of 6-285 against Sunshine United.
After losing two quick wickets, Malith Coorey and Robert Clements came together to rescue the Blues innings.
Cooray made 142 while Clements made 102.
Thomas O’Brien was the pick of the bowlers taking 3-63 while Jastej Singh took two wickets.
Sydenham-Hillside also started the season with plenty of runs, making 8-347 against Airport West St Christophers.
Cam West in his debut for the Storm made 117 at the top of the order. Gayashan Weerasekara chipped in with 57 not out.
Deer Park finds itself in a good position after day one against Westmeadows.
The Warriors were bowled out for 204 in the 72nd over.
Rhys Gleisner top scored with 52 for the Warriors.
Fawad Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers for the Lions, taking 4-44 off his 23.5 overs.
The Lions went on the attack late with the bat and will resume at 0-25. Angelo Emmanuel made a quick fire 20 not out off 17 balls.
Craigieburn will also back itself in after bowling Aberfeldie out on day one.
Abers was restricted to 177 as it was bowled out in the 67th minute.
The Eagles will resume at 1-16.
