A HAMILTON and District Cricket Association (HDCA) A grade top two clash headlines the round 19 matches, as second-placed Hamilton hosts ladder leader, College, at Dahl Turf today.

The Blues have bounced in and out of the top two in recent weeks, while College sits six points clear on top, but has already had its final bye of the season.

It sets up to be an enthralling contest with the Blues searching for a win on their home ground, after losing their round 17 game against the Drews at Dahl Turf.

With both teams going into the game having collected 100 wickets, it points to batting being the big difference with College posting more runs than the Blues so far, but has also conceded more runs than the Blues.

Pigeon Ponds v Grampians

PIGEON Ponds will be fighting for finals survival when it hosts Grampians up north today.

The home team sits in fifth position, five points behind fourth, and desperately needs a win today.

The Pumas are already out of finals contention, but they will be hoping to finish the season with winning momentum.

Ponds go into the clash with a much stronger team on paper, but the visitors have nothing to lose, which could be a dangerous proposition for the home team’s chase for a finals spot.

St Andrew’s v Casterton District

THE Maroons will travel to Clem Young Oval to take on the Drews in a game the home side will go into as favourites.

Casterton District has won just one game so far this season and sits in bottom spot on the ladder, while the Drews are building momentum ahead of a likely finals spot.

The motivation levels will be high for both teams, but the talent and depth through the Drews team should see the home side hold off a determined Casterton District team this afternoon.