The Rhinos lost by just one wicket in the 41st over, defending 183 against Nathalia.
The Rhinos were competitive throughout the match despite missing Jonty Tubb, Rowan Frazer and Kai Hillier for last week’s game.
Meanwhile the Tocumwal Bloods are coming off their first win of the season against Barooga, winning by one wicket after successfully chasing Barooga’s 190.
Tocumwal will be looking to continue their winning form at Memorial Park from 12.30pm tomorrow.
Last year’s corresponding fixture between the teams was abandoned, so they are hoping for favourable conditions tomorrow.
Rhinos C-grade side have a bye this week, and currently sit at the top of the ladder undefeated.
In the junior cricket, the Rhinos under-15s start a two-day game away against Barooga tomorrow from 8.30am following a defeat to Katamatite.
Unable to defend their first innings total of 88, the team managed to avoid an innings defeat remaining 1-35 off 15 overs in the face of the Tigers score of 3-170 declared.
In the under-13s the Deni Rhinos White are playing Cobram away while the Rhinos Red are at home at Memorial Park against Tocumwal with both games starting at 5pm this afternoon.
The under-11s competition and T20 blast is also scheduled to continue this afternoon.
In the second round of the under-17s, Barooga start their season following a round one bye starting with a two-dayer at home against Katunga, while the two winning sides from round one, Nathalia and Cobram, face off at Nathalia.
While the Rhinos could not field a full team, Deni players are involved in the competition.
Both games start at 5pm this afternoon.
