Lithgow Hotel 1 v Hampton
Lithgow Hotel opening batsman Jon Cronin blasted through the Hampton bowling attack to make 198.
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He was left just short of his double century after he was caught out off the bowling of Matt Palmer.
Fellow batsman Kobe Hunter continued his blistering form at the crease, finishing 109 not out as Lithgow Hotel laid on 3-337 in their innings.
Ryan Bilby also took a wicket for Hampton.
There was a big fight-back from Hampton's line-up, with Fazeel Tariq off the mark quickly. He made 67 before he was caught off Steve Cronin's bowling.
Matt Palmer, batting at number six, made a valuable stand to finish on 73 not out.
While the team was able rack up a very respectable 219, they could not catch Lithgow Hotel's total.
It was notable that no batsmen went for ducks throughout the match.
The Lithgow Hotel bowling attack shared the load. Jon Cronin and Kobe Hunter were again part of the action, each taking two wickets. Steve Cronin also took two wickets, while Brock Barry and Kev Horner took one each.
Portland 1 v Lidsdale
Phil Wright was in the driver's seat for Lidsdale's win over Portland on Saturday, February 23.
He laid on 88 as the team set a total of 7-152. Blake Bender (22) and Dom Dellabosca (17) were there in support.
Portland bowler Shane Green was keeping everyone on their toes, claiming 4-32. Sam Cameron took two wickets, including the key scalp of Phil Wright, while Isaac Fardell and Steve Bedner ended up with one each.
Fresh from his four wicket haul, Green made his mark with the bat, notching up 57 runs before he was caught out.
His fellow batsmen found it tougher going,with Sam Cameron (11), Kyle Cameron (14), and Brendan Miles the only other batsmen to reach double figures.
Jamie Giokaris was the best of Lidsdale's bowlers, taking 3-24, while Dom Dellabosca, Blake Bender and Logan Ward took one each.
La Salle Hornets 1 v Lithgow Valley 1
No result, as the game was abandoned as a wash-out.
THE DUCK POND
Portland's Conner Miles found himself in the pond with a diamond duck, joining teammate Nate Green.