YARRAWONGA Mulwala put in a clinical display to knock off City Colts at Stan Hargreaves Oval on Saturday.

The Colts batted first and managed to occupy the crease well for their 40 over stint but Lakers’ bowlers didn’t give an inch.

City Colts vice-captain Josh Nanson piled on 54 runs off 88 balls, while Aaron Thrum was his perfect side-kick making 39 from 79 balls as the pair put on 58-runs.

But while they were at the crease for an extended period, Yarrawonga Mulwala kept their lines and lengths tight and once Thrum fell, wickets came in quick succession.

Tyler Nanson (7) and William Petersen (0) didn’t trouble the scorers, while Nanson was finally dismissed at the end of City Colts’ innings with the away side finishing at 6/141.

The Colts would’ve fancied themselves to defend their total but Yarrawonga Mulwala were at their best.

Opener Reid Clarke (85 not out), Zach Moore (35) and Brock McCabe (31 not out) weren’t troubled as the Lakers chased the target just two wickets down.

In the round’s other game, Rovers United Bruck proved far too strong for Benalla Bushrangers at Benalla Gardens Oval.

The Bushrangers sent RUB into bat and that proved to be a mistake as the defending premiers whacked 168 runs.

Youngster Reid McNamara tallied 28 runs, while the experienced Jacob Schonafinger made 33 of his own at number eight.

Benalla Bushrangers were on the back foot from the get go, slumping to 3/20.

50 not out from Ross Cavill would get the home side to triple figures, making 109 from their 40 over dig.

Rising star Cormac McNamara took 3/14 from six overs, while Daniel Jones (2/24) also impressed.

And in the final game, Wangaratta Magpies defended 239 against Beechworth Wanderers.

The Wanderers were bowled out for just 158.