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Spotswood through to next round

Spotswood is through to the next round of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association T20 competition after winning a thriller against Mt Waverley on Tuesday night.

Just two of the four round three matches were completed on Tuesday night as heavy rain hit across Melbourne.

The Woodsmen were too good for Mt Waverley at Donald McLean Reserve.

Mt Waverley won the toss and decided to bat, making 8-126 from its 20 overs. Angus Roach top scored with 27, while Harvey Redpath took two wickets for the Woodsmen.

The Woodsmen needed all of their 20 overs, finishing 2-130. Ross Horkings top scored, making 65 not out off 62 balls.

Brighton is also through to the next round, having beaten Croydon.

Brighton made 8-141 from its overs with Robert Salerni top scored with 43 not out.

Croydon proved no match, bowled out for just 54.

Darcy Kennelly took 4-10 for Brighton.

Endeavour Hills and St Bernard’s OC’s match lasted just five overs when the rain hit.

Endeavour Hills was 2-34 went the players left the field with the match later called off and declared a draw.

There was no action in Hoppers Crossing’s match against Preston due to the weather.

St Bernard’s and Preston were the higher ranked teams going into those matches. A fixture for the following round hadn’t been released as of Thursday lunch time.

Meanwhile the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition continues this week. All matches are scheduled for Thursday night.

Teams are in groups of four for this stage of the competition, with each match a knockout match.

In region 1, Haig Fawker faces St Francis de Sales and Yarraville Club plays Point Cook.

In region 2, Deer Park plays Sunshine and Sydenham-Hillside plays the Druids, while in region 3 its PEGS vs West Coburg and Jacana against Sunbury.

In region 4, Sanctuary Lakes will play Maribyrnong Park St Marys and Werribee Centrals will host Gellibrand.

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