THE Hamilton District Cricket Association T20 final is locked in after Pigeon Ponds and College both won through in their semi-finals against Macarthur and St Andrew’s respectively on Thursday night.

Ponds demolished the reigning T20 champions, with the Demons losing by seven wickets at PP3.

The northern side won the toss and bowled first, as Michael Brilley and Harry Turnham set about getting Macarthur off to a fast start.

The pair combined for 54 before Brilley fell for 44, with Turnham’s 34 the only other meaningful contribution, as the Demons posted 7-158 after 20 overs.

Hamish McCrae and Simon Close each finished with two wickets.

The Ponds’ run chase started positive with Michael Close and Simon Close putting on 104 for the first wicket, before the latter was dismissed for 51, while his opening partner followed soon after for one run less.

An unbeaten 30 from Peter Staude helped push the team close to victory, eventually reaching the target with seven wickets in hand and more than 20 balls to spare.

College had a closer contest against the Drews at PP1, with St Andrew’s batting first after winning the toss.

Drews stalwart, Brendan Huf, once again led from the front at the top of the order, scoring 46 before falling to Jude Alexander, with 26 runs at 200 strike rate from Josh Nield helped push the team’s total up to 7-134 after 20 overs.

College bowler, George Clark, finished with 2-18 from his four overs.

The run case started steadily for the Eagles, as Jack Austin anchored the innings, scoring an unbeaten 60 from 54 balls, while George McDonald’s 25 ensured the team reached the target in the penultimate over of the innings with seven wickets still in the shed.

Bailey Walsh was the only multiple wicket-taker for the Drews, finishing with two.

It sets up a College v Pigeon Ponds final next Thursday night at Kennedy Oval West, with the winner set to progress to January’s Sungold Cup in Warrnambool.