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Stunning final over win

A stunning final over from Newport-Digman against St Albans was the highlight of the second round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition.

In the group B1 match, the game went down to the final ball.

The Bulls made 119 after being sent in with Christopher Campbell top scoring with 28. Akila Isanka took 4-18 for the Saints.

At 4-116 the Saints were well and truly in control of the run chase.

They then lost 6-4 to be bowled out for 118 on the final ball.

Michael Formosa took 6-15 to be the key destroyer.

Joshua Hine was the top scorer for the Saints with 40.

In other matches in that group, Deer Park got home in the final over against Altona North.

Altona North made 6-116 from its overs. Stanley Mcalidon top scored with 54.

At 2-89 the Lions were in control before losing five quick wickets.

The Lions did enough to get the winning runs with five balls remaining, finishing 7-119.

In group C1, Druids got its first win of the T20 competition, beating Keilor.

The Wizards made 8-126.

The Blues fell just short, finishing 6-118.

Elsewhere, Sunbury opened its account with victory against Footscray United.

The Bulldogs were bowled out for just 69.

The Roar made the runs with ease, finishing 2-73.

In A4 group, Sunshine upset Yarraville Club.

The Crows made 9-145 from their overs..

Outside of a second wicket partnership, the Clubbers batters failed to fire and were restricted to 7-132.

Seddon got the win against Sydenham-Hillside on Wednesday night.

In B2, Bellbridge continued its good form with victory against West Newport.

The Lions won the toss and decided to bat making 3-111.

The Bears made the runs with nearly four overs remaining, finishing 5-115.

In B2 group, Barkly St Uniting got the job done against St Andrew’s Footscray.

The Saints made 109 as they were bowled out with an over to go.

The Dragons finished 2-113.

Kingsville also got the win as it accounted for Laverton.

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