The world's largest amateur of T20 league, Last Man Stands, played its World Championship final on the iconic Bradman Oval.
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The league boasts more than 8500 teams and 180,000 players across 14 countries in a series of leagues and tournaments.
The eight a side cricket competition was first conceived in the London boroughs for time poor cricketers who didn't have enough hours in the day to play a game of cricket.
Robert Stevenson became involved in the game in 2006 and said that the LMS comp was massive and that it had grown since 2005.
Teams who have qualified for this year's LMS World Championships came from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, England, New Zealand, USA, Singapore, South Africa and Australia.
"It started in 2005 as an old boys cricket competition and it became popular," he said.
"It's a two hour game of cricket with five ball overs and 10 overs switch.
"Most games are mid week evening with some weekend games."
Teams who have qualified for this year's LMS World Championships came from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, England, New Zealand, USA, Singapore, South Africa and Australia.
The LMS World Champs is played every two years is the culmination of several qualifying events that take place around the world.
Bajrangi XI were one of the teams to make it to the finals. They had been undefeated in their competition in India. Club owner Yashpal Erda bought in to the LMS franchise for the state of Gujarat because he could see the potential in the format.
"It's a good format and there's still options for international tours," he said.
"Last man standing is a great format.
"The team doesn't get a chance to play on great grounds. They are very proud to play at the temple of cricket and it's a privilege and an honour for the team.
"Ninety per cent of the team have never traveled before and are honoured to represent their country.
"They all come from humble families," he said.
Bajrangi XI became the Last Man Stands World Champions after defeating the East Coast Whales.
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Vera Demertzis
Journalist at the Southern Highland News covering council yarns and community news. Got a tip or a story to tell? Email vera.demertzis@southernhighlandnews.com.au or call on 0427 250 908.
Journalist at the Southern Highland News covering council yarns and community news. Got a tip or a story to tell? Email vera.demertzis@southernhighlandnews.com.au or call on 0427 250 908.
