Point Cook celebrated into the night after claiming the Victorian Turf Cricket Association group B T20 title.
The Warriors were able to hold their nerve against Glenroy on Thursday night to claim the title and give the group plenty of confidence heading into the Roy Picone Shield finals.
It was a history-making night for the Warriors, with captain-coach Shafraz Mohamed saying it was a rare first XI premiership in the club’s history.
Mohamed said this was one pretty special.
It was Mohamed’s seventh VTCA T20 grand final and second premiership.
“This one means a lot and more than the others,” he said. “We had five kids under 20 years old at the start of the season.
“At the start of my head I was scratching my head on how to win something, but the boys have been really good and everything has fallen into place.”
On Thursday night, the Warriors batted first and were in trouble after losing three early wickets.
The middle order was able to steady for the Warriors as they posted 7-144.
Chathura Demuni top scored with 36.
Mohamed said it was a couple of youngsters in Nivain Gamanayake and Kavin Kumar, who got them going at the end to make a defendable total.
Glenroy started well before the Warriors bowlers started to get on top.
Mohamed said things didn’t go to plan early on, but there was no panicking from their side.
“Once the spinners came on it changed,” he said. “We knew we had enough spinners to make it hard to get away.
“I told the boys not to panic as you only generally score with the new ball. Not many score runs batting second on our deck.
“We stuck to the plan.”
Just one boundary was conceded after the fifth over, coming on the final ball of the innings after the match was already won.
The Lions finished 6-109.
Vishay Ramchander finished with two wickets for the Warriors.
Mohamed said this premiership meant a lot to the whole club.
“There’s massive potential with the kids and regardless of what division you play in, they are hard to win.
“The club has a bright future with the youngsters coming in and the only way you’re going to keep them is if the first XI is successful.”
The Warriors focus now returns to the Roy Picone Shield season. The side sits second heading into the final round against the Greenvale Kangaroos.
“We have the right mix,” ?? said.
“The youngsters are still learning and learning quickly. It’s a two year process and this is year one.
“To get a home final is key. We have to win this game to cement second spot.”
