The 39-year old, who includes Indian superstar Sachin Tendulkar among his wickets, claimed four scalps as Lavington ripped through Albury for only 66, before blasting 58.

The Panthers finished 7-151, so an outright win, which would be critical in such a tight competition, is on the agenda on the second day.

Elsewhere, North Albury veteran Greg Daniel claimed 6-84 as the visitors allowed East Albury to escape to 196.

North dropped Kris Milosta twice early and he punished the bowlers with 51, combining in an 82-run stand with Luke Brunckhorst (62) for the seventh wicket.

Tallangatta has the upper hand against St Patrick’s.

The Patties posted just 120 from 50.1 overs, with Dilhara Lokuhettige (4-22) and Sam Stephens (4-55) doing the damage.

The Bushies are 3-68.

And Belvoir struck 7-230 (dec) against Wodonga Raiders, who are 3-13.