It was a blessing for bottom-of-the-ladder Broadmeadows in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association south-west group. They were almost certainly heading for defeat until the cancellation of the second day's play against Elsternwick at Sewell Reserve, earning them a share of the points.

The Falcons bridged the gap on second-last side Ormond to three points.

It was a similar story in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association's north division.

Greenvale never took to the field over two days against Hoppers Crossing at Greenvale Recreation Reserve, but Westmeadows can consider themselves lucky that rain intervened on day two, as they were heading for a rare defeat.

The big wet also claimed the Craigieburn-Albion clash.

However, Craigieburn's hopes of leaping out of the bottom two appear doomed after splitting the points with the team one spot above them.

There was some cricket played on turf in Hume.

The Jacana Lions claimed first innings points against the Altona Roosters before narrowly missing out on an outright win.

Meanwhile, the North West Cricket Association's hard wicket Luscombe Shield competition withstood the downpour with all top-flight matches completed.

Gladstone Park Kookaburras claimed the minor premiership and a psychological advantage over Pascoe Vale Central, winning the top-of-the-ladder bout.