It was heartbreak for Deer Park in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 grand final, losing on the final ball to Altona North.
The final on Tuesday night went down to the wire with Altona North needing five to win off the final ball.
Connor Smith delivered the fatal blow for Altona North to give his side the upset win against the Lions, who play in the grade higher on Saturdays.
The Lions batted first after winning the toss on Tuesday night.
Deer Park struggled to get partnerships going and lost regular innings throughout as it finished 8-109.
Aaron Shellie top scored with 32 at the top of the order, with only two other batters reaching double figures.
Thomas Taylor took three wickets for Altona North.
The Lions took an early wicket in Altona North’s run chase before Altona North moved to 1-53 and was completely on top.
The wickets started to fall and Altona North slipped to 8-91.
Needing a run a ball the last three overs, Altona North was halted by Aaron Ayre and Dean Russ with three coming off each of the second and third last overs.
It left Altona North needing 14 off the final over.
There was a boundary early in the over and a wide, to give Altona North a chance.
It came down to the final ball with Smith on strike against Russ. Smith was able to deliver as Altona North finished 8-111.
Fawad Ahmed and Aaron Ayre took two wickets each for the Lions.
