The Robertson-Burrawang Wombats and Wingello secured themselves places in the T20 Big Smash grand final after their strong performances in rounds three and four.
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The deciding rounds three and four were played on January 14.
In Pool A Wingello defeated East Bowral Sky Blue by two wickets at Bradman Oval.
Wingello won the toss and elected to bowl first. Michael Heyhorn and Rhys McDonald made up the opening partnership for East Bowral and scored a combined total of 10 runs.
Fionn Parker was the third batsman and top scored with 44 runs, Oscar Moran followed with 16 runs. By the end of their innings East Bowral had 123 runs.
Wingello were able to restrict East Bowral's run score with their strong fielding and bowling.
Wingello Club captain Grant Pike said East Bowral batted well.
“They put up a good effort and we let them get a few extra runs than they should have,” he said.
Matthew Pike, Jacob Moore and Timothy Stirton took a catch each while Jacob Clarke and Bob Lewis took two each.
Pike also put on a strong bowling display and took 3-12 off 3.2 overs. Arron Deegan took 2-23 off overs and Mark Rolles took 2-10 off two overs.
Grant Pike and Cameron Pike also produced good bowling figures.
Wingello batted next. Rolles and Deegan scored 59 runs in their opening partnership. Deegan scored 44 of those runs and top scored.
Matthew Pike had the next highest score with 18 undefeated runs.
Captain Grant Pike commended Matthew on his bowling and fielding throughout the match.
Wingello chased East Bowral’s total down in 17.2 and finished with a two wicket victory.
Despite the loss, the young East Bowral side had a strong game in the field. Ryan Morton took figures of 2-16 off 2.2 overs.
Trent Woods took figures of 2-24 off four overs.
Palmer-Quigg, O’Shannessy and James Morton took a catch each for East Bowral. Overall, Pike said the team came together well to take the win.
“The T20 is a great little competition because it gets first and second grade together and gives everyone a chance. Everyone put on a good all-round display.”
The win secured Wingello a place in the T20 grand final against The Robertson-Burrawang Wombats.
The grand final will be played at Bradman Oval on Sunday, January 29.
Pike said Wingello could get a win if they got off to a good start.
“If we get of to a good start we will have a good chance. Hopefully we can get a few runs or wickets early and take some the pressure off the middle order batsmen.”
