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Spotswood has been knocked out of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association T20 competition.

The Woodsmen, who were the only west team left in the competition, fell short against Brighton in their semi final on Tuesday night.

Spotswood won the toss and decided to bowl.

Brighton made the most of their innings finishing 3-198 from their 20 overs.

Brenton Murphy top scored with 71 at the top of the order.

It was all single wicket takers for the Woodsmen.

The Woodsmen struggled to get partnerships throughout their innings, with 19 run partnerships achieved three times.

They took the innings deep, but never got close and were bowled out for 112 on the second last ball.’

Declan O’Brien top scored with 31 from as many balls.

Brighton will face Preston in the grand final.

Preston beat Endeavour Hills in its semi final on Tuesday night.

Preston made 3-166 from its overs with James Wigginton top scoring with 70 off 53 deliveries including seven fours.

It was single wicket takers for Endeavour Hills.

Endeavour Hills started well but then started to lose wickets in clumps. It struggled to put partnerships together and was bowled out for 105 with three overs remaining.

Thilakarathna Dilshan top scored with 36.

Kanishka Boteju and Kyle Walsh took three wickets each for Preston.

Meanwhile in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition, Yarraville Club will face Haig Fawkner in the next round.

Haig won its first knockout match on Tuesday to set up a match up with the fellow senior division side.

The two teams were set to face on Tuesday night, after deadline.

The Druids were set to face Sunshine on Sunday for a spot in the final four.

Maribrynong Park St Marys, Werribee Centrals, Jacana and West Coburg are the other teams still remaining in the competition.

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