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Rain holds off

Predicted thunderstorms held off on Tuesday night to allow the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition continue.

After being washed out the Tuesday before, a number of postponed matches got underway.

In the Bradman group, East Coburg beat Footscray United.

East Coburg made 9-95 off its 20 overs with Joseph Conlin top scoring with 22. Gishan Sapukotana and Shoury Eerla took two wickets each.

The Bulldogs were unable to get any partnerships going in the run chase and finished 8-87.

Dulan Pabasara Waduge top scored with 24 as just two batters reached double figures.

In the Hassett group, Westmeadows was too strong for Oak Park St Francis de Sales.

The Warriors made 6-116 with all their top order getting starts.

Pawan Wickramasinghe top scored with 34.

The Warriors bowlers then got the job done, bowling Oak Park St Francis de Sales out for 68.

Donovan Pell took three wickets.

Jacana forfeited its match with Haig Fawkner having pulled out of the competition.

In the Taylor group, the Druids got a confidence boosting win against Burnside Springs United.

The Wizards made 5-147 from their overs with Tom Hazell-Evans top scoring with 51 at the top of the order.

The opening pair put on 90 to take control of the game.

Mathew Sanders took 2-21 for Burnside.

Burnside struggled to get going and finished 8-93. Shohan Rangika top scored with 20. Lachlan Anderson took three wickets.

Sunshine got its second win of the competition, beating Keilor.

The Crows made 6-122 with Pramud Hettiwatte top scoring with 31.

The Blues were restricted to 8-104 in reply.

In the Waugh group, Altona North beat Point Cook in the last of the second round matches.

Point Cook made 5-120 from its overs with Bhavesh Seth top scoring with 38.

Connor Smith took two wickets for Altona North.

Altona North hit the winning runs with 10 balls remaining, finishing 5-122.

In the Benaud group. PEGS round two match against Airport West St Christophers was set to be played on Thursday night, after deadline.

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