Sylvia Handley and Jeff Williams defeated Alan Berle and Reta South by 20-15 in an interesting contest.

After four ends, Handley and Williams led 5-0.

Berle and South started to match their opponents and the score was locked at 7-all after eight ends.

After 10 ends, the score was locked at 10-all.

Over the next seven ends, Handley and Williams pulled away to lead 19-11, with Handley in particular playing winning bowls.

Berle and South then hit back to be down 19-15 with one end to play.

But the pair faced a five-shot deficit on the last end, which was a tough ask.

At the finish, Handley and Williams moved into the final by five shots after a tough game.

The mixed pairs final will see Fran Post and Ashley Lewis up against Handley and Williams.

All four players have form on the board and it should make for a close final.

The final will be held today at 1pm at Bowral Bowling Club.