As the CCCA Premier Division switches back to the two-day format a down on confidence Pakenham will be searching to create any sort of momentum.
The Lions currently sit seventh with bottom-placed Officer visiting Toomuc Reserve in round six.
Pakenham has scored the fourth-fewest runs in the competition and conceded the third most, visualising how poorly the season has begun.
The Bullants are patient but haven’t been particularly damaging at the crease or with the ball, so building an innings at home will be crucial for the Lions.
If Pakenham can post a competitive total and maintain pressure with the bat in hand, it might be the kickstart the team needs to ascend up the Premier ladder.
Tooradin makes a trip across to Devon Meadows after the Panthers secured a gutsy win over Clyde in round five.
The Seagulls have immense depth across the board, particularly with the bat.
Devon Meadows has a quality bowling lineup that at times has restricted runs but has taken just 31 wickets in five games.
When Tooradin gets rolling and comfortable at the crease, there hasn’t been much stopping them and even the middle order is capable of adding handy contributions.
Clyde heads home to host Cardinia in a clash of conflicting game styles.
The Bulls are the most dangerous bowling team in the league, with Matt Welsh, Lachie Volpe, Trishane De Silva, Josh Grogan and Yohan Arumadura all having six or more wickets.
The Cougars have scored the third-most runs but will have to bring their absolute best as Cardinia has given up just 646 runs this season.
Upper Beaconsfield will look to continue rolling into a home matchup with Kooweerup.
The Demons will be keen to rebound from nearly stealing last week’s result against Cardinia.
The Maroons haven’t been super convincing at the crease, but they’ve shown they are more than capable of defending low totals.
Tips: PAKENHAM v Officer, Devon Meadows v TOORADIN, Clyde v CARDINIA, Upper Beaconsfield v KOOWEERUP.
