Laverton pulled another win out of nowhere to upset ladder leaders East Coburg in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Clark Shield.
Having already won a match on the final ball of the day this season, Laverton had to dig deep for a final over win on Sunday.
The match, which was meant to be a two-dayer, became a one-day game after day one was washed out.
Once they got on the field on Sunday, East Coburg was sent in by Laverton.
After losing an early wicket, East Coburg was able to build pressure and put on 114 for the second wicket partnership.
That would be the only partnership of more than 25 for the innings as East Coburg posted a competitive 8-204.
Varinder Pal Singh took 3-36 for Laverton.
Laverton was soon in trouble in its run chase and at 8-109 had its work cut out for it.
Captain Karandeep Singh and Khalid Farooq set about getting the innings back on track.
The pair put on a 53 run ninth wicket partnership to give their side some hope.
When Farooq was out for 31 off 36 balls, the match was again back in the favour of East Coburg.
Karandeep Singh continued to stand tall and was joined by Varinder Pal Singh.
The pair pushed the match to the final over.
Karandeep Singh struck a match-winning six on the second ball of the final over to cap off the turnaround.
Laverton finished 9-206.
Karandeep Singh finished 92 not out off 81 balls, with Varinder Pal Singh 15 not out.
President Rahul Anhal said it was a special day for the club.
“It was an unforgettable moment for our players, volunteers, families and juniors watching from the boundary, and a true example of the magic of community sport.”
Laverton, which is undefeated, sits in second spot, a point behind East Coburg which remains undefeated.
Laverton faces bottom side Sunshine Heights in a two-day game in the final game before the Christmas break.
In other matches, Seabrook lost to Bellbridge, Werribee Centrals was too strong Footscray Angliss and Barkly St Uniting beat Sunshine Heights.
Meanwhile in senior division, Yarraville Club added another win to the tally, beating Craigieburn.
The Eagles were bowled out for 129 with Dilan Chandima and Viraj Lakshitha taking three wickets each.
The Clubbers had no issues getting the runs, finishing 3-132.
Chandima was unbeaten on 69 off 51 balls.
The Clubbers sit second on the ladder.
Altona North was one of the rare teams to get on the ground on Saturday in its match with Airport West St Christopher’s.
It wasn’t able to make it two in row, bowled out for 188 in reply to 7-263.
