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Thunder wins thriller

Glen Orden Thunder held its composure to claim a one run win and a spot in the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association T20 division 1 grand final.

The Thunder faced Williams Landing on Tuesday night for a spot in the grand final against Tarneit Central.

The Thunder won the toss and decided to bat, making 9-165 from its overs.

Sai Maniveer Dhulipudi top scored with 41 off 27 balls at the top of the order,

Lovepreet Singh took 3-20 off his four overs for Williams Landing.

Williams Landing started strongly with the bat and had the upper hand at 0-90.

Openers Jatinder Bhatt (58) and Harneet Singh (51) both made half centuries.

The game turned again in the last four overs. 

Abhishek Balarammahanti swung the game back in the favour of the Thunder.

In the second last over, he conceded just three runs and took a wicket to give his side some believe heading into the final over.

Williams Landing needed six runs off the last six balls with Ranjith Nagabhiru, who had also been wicketkeeper through most of the inning, taking on responsibility to bowl the final over. 

The first four balls resulted in just three runs.

Two run outs on the final two balls would see the Thunder get over the line.

Williams Landing finished 7-164.

Balarammahanti was the only multiple wicket taker for the Thunder, taking two.

In division 2, Truganina Strikers won through to the grand with a nine run win against AATCC Legends.

The Strikers will face Altona Sports second XI which beat the Western Eagles on the second last ball.

In division 3, Indigos and Brimbank Stallions won through to the decider, while in division 4, Manor Lakes and Yarraville Club will meet in the grand final.

The grand finals are set to be played on 10 February.

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