The Australian Test team was brought undone by a major batting collapse against South Africa in Perth, and things weren't much different on the other side of the country in the Gallop Cup on Saturday.
Eastlake were cruising along in pursuit of Ginninderra's 154 before losing their last nine wickets for just 56 runs at Kippax Oval on Saturday.
Eastlake's Michael Spaseski is bowled out by Mick Delaney.Credit:Rohan Thomson
Michael Delaney stole the show for the hosts with 5-15 from just 5.3 overs as Ginninderra reached the halfway mark of the one-day competition with their third victory on the trot – last season they were winless.
"It was actually funny, I just wanted to really have a bowl because I felt like I struggled with the bat today so I really wanted to contribute somehow," Delaney said.
"I think all the guys bowled really well, I was just the lucky one that ended up with a couple of wickets next to my name. You can't win finals without beating the top teams so we've just got to make sure we keep improving and keep moving forward. Hopefully we can have a few more upsets in the weeks to come."
Delaney admitted he feared the winning streak could be over after the Tigers were bundled out for 154 inside 37 overs, a total which is "never usually enough" in the Gallop Cup.
Eastlake looked as though a win was a mere formality at 1-78, with Michael Spaseski and Adam Tett at the crease before Delaney struck to remove the pair.
From that point on it was a disaster for the Demons as they crumbled to be all out for 134 and in a near do-or-die position for the final three one-day matches.
Delaney was set on packing up the kit bag ahead of this season before Ginninderra lured him out of an early retirement, and he is "absolutely loving" his time in black and yellow.
"I was really excited to come back and challenge myself again," Delaney said. "It's been really rewarding, I've had a really good time so far and just hopefully it keeps going that way."
Meanwhile the Vele Dukoski and the Solway brothers had a day out in Queanbeyan as the Bluebags returned to the winner's circle with a five-wicket victory over Wests-UC.
Mark Solway's 3-35 (10) helped roll the Lions for 177 before Dukoski (72) and Dean Solway (63) led the pursuit for the hosts, eventually getting over the line with five overs to spare.
North Canberra-Gungahlin's clash with Weston Creek Molonglo provided a unique line on the scorecard as Norths debutant Sam Taylor picked up the wicket of his namesake and Creek opener Sam Taylor.
The catch? That was taken by bowler Sam's older brother Ben Taylor.
Creek slumped to 4-37 soon after before Mark Bennett's 118* steered Weston Creek Molonglo to a 106-run win – retaining their status as the competition's lone undefeated side with a fourth straight victory.
Half-centuries from Tuggeranong skipper Shane Devoy, Papua New Guinean import Kila Pala and Adam Ritchard powered the Vikings to an 82-run win over ANU.
Caden Helmers is a sports reporter for The Canberra Times