An unbeaten 32 by all-rounder Andrew Dishot proved to be the difference as Dederang secured a nail-biting one-wicket victory over Baranduda in the final round at Dederang on Saturday.
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Baranduda won the toss and elected to bat first on a wicket which proved to be a bowlers paradise.
The Dederang bowlers ripped through the opposition with Luke Bartley (23), opener Judah Hood (14) and Jayden Barter (12) the only batsman to reach double figures as the visitors were bundled out for 88.
The run chase didn't start well for the home side with Dederang slumping to 4-27 before Dishot came to the crease.
Dishot was able to steady the ship and steer Dederang into a winning position at 7-75.
However, spinner Kane Smillie claimed two wickets in successive balls and suddenly the match was again on a knife's edge with Dederang 9/80.
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Both Dishot and Jesse Marcuzzi were able to hold their nerve to notch a thrilling victory.
Dederang captain Andrew Creamer paid tribute to Dishot who proved to be the match-winner.
"The pitch was playing a few tricks so in the end it came down to whoever could hold their nerve," Creamer said.
"Batting second was probably an advantage in the end.
"They were bowling fairly tight and then Kane Smillie came on and struck with two quick wickets and nearly won the match for them.
"Andrew Dishot stood tall though and no doubt he was probably the difference in the end."
