Exell, 20, guided the Plainsmen to an unlikely victory against Jung Tigers at Kalkee.

Blackheath had its back to the wall early, languishing at 7-116 chasing 229.

Exell, who resumed on 26, was joined by Brendan Hobbs at the crease and saw the Plainsmen through to victory.

Hobbs made 54 not out.

Exell said he always felt the Plainsmen were a chance for victory.

"I thought we were a chance, but it was going to be pretty hard from there," Exell said.

Jung Tigers captain Jason Pymer was causing headaches for the Blackheath batsmen with his left-arm medium pace, while leg-spinner Conor Lawson ripped through the middle order.

Both claimed three wickets.

Exell compiled runs at will with an array of strokeplay all over the ground, while Hobbs was able to keep the strike ticking over and go on the attack as well, highlighted by a majestic cover drive.

"Hobbsy batted really well, it was the best I have seen him bat," Exell said.

"When he got past 15 he was looking like he was pretty set and it was then I thought we were a pretty good chance."

It was Exell's first knock of 150 and his second A Grade century, after he made his first with Toolondo-Clear Lake two seasons ago.

His knock included 15 fours and one six.

Exell said it was a great win.

"It was a really good win for the team," he said.

"We have started a lot better than last season and hopefully it should set us up to have a tilt at the finals."

Exell returned to his junior club Blackheath last season, when it resumed in A Grade competition, after a stint at Toolondo-Clear Lake.

It was a big weekend of tough results and high-scoring cricket.

Rup-Minyip gun all-rounder Paul Morgan hit his second consecutive century with 131 not out to guide the Blue Panthers to victory against Colts.