The business end of the competition is coming and teams are looking ahead at what they have to do to secure a semi final spot.
NPMU currently sitting outside the top four failed to pick up any batting points as they were dismissed for 115 by Inglewood, Luke Dravitzki continuing his good form with 6 for 53. Inglewood sitting 2nd on the ladder also struggled for runs as they limped through to 73 for 6 at stumps.
Woodleigh in desperate need of points did themselves a big favour as they posted 244 with Jesse Vertongen scoring 90. Shaun Sullivan then picked up 4 for 5 as Hawera ended the day at 42 for 6.
Stratford got the better of New Plymouth Old Boys as both teams failed to gain batting points, Stratford made 141 before dimissing NPOB for 121.
NPBHS piled on more misery for FDMC as the College were rolled for 64, in reply NPBHS strolled through to 196 for 2 with Thomas Graham and Jordan Gard putting together a 96 run unbeaten stand.
Live Leaderboard after Day one.
NPOB 62
Inglewood 56
Hawera 56
NPBHS 48
NPMU 42
Stratford 42
Woodleigh 41
FDMC 16