ALEX Hepburn's side, Willetton Dragons, were denied the chance to force outright victory against Tom Fell's club, Mount Lawley, after rain forced an early finish to their Western Cricket Association first grade match.

Worcestershire all-rounder Hepburn's unbeaten 34 the previous weekend had been largely responsible for the Dragons securing first innings points and a lead of 13 runs in a low-scoring affair.

Mount Lawley resumed on 74-2 in their second innings - 61 ahead and with the match seemingly evenly poised.

But three wickets fell for the addition of just 24 runs and Mount Lawley were struggling at 98-5 when the heavens opened and ended the contest.

It was a similar scenario for George Rhodes' side, North Canberra Gungahlin.

They had been due to begin a two-day ACT Premier Cricket first grade match away to Tuggeranong Valley.

But no play was possible and now the match will become a one-day contest on February 6.

Tom Kohler Cadmore's side, Penrith Panthers, saw their superb run of results halted by the weather as the two day clash with home side Campbelltown-Camden was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

The two sides had been scheduled to meet in a Sydney Grade Cricket first grade fixture.

But torrential downpours left the Raby Oval under water and with no chance of any play taking place.

Worcestershire batsman Kohler-Cadmore said: "We have been rained off for both days. There have been massive thunderstorms for the last couple of days."

Penrith had been aiming for a sixth successive victory after climbing to third spot in the 20 team table with seven wins from their opening 10 matches.