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The BCA boys cruised into the division two final with a six-wicket victory over Leongatha at Greenvale Reserve on Thursday.
That result secured first spot on the ladder after the team slipped to second following Wednesday’s wash-out.
In Friday’s decider, BCA will again take on Leongatha – which finished second on the table – but this time the clash is set to be played in Werribee.
The victor will gain a place in provincial grade for season 2016-17.
BCA set up Thursday’s win with the ball and then had little trouble reeling in the total to continue its unbeaten carnival.
Early wickets had Leongatha in strife at 2-7 and the BCA was able to keep tightening the screws to eventually dismiss its rivals for a lowly 125 in the 47th over.
Spinner Steven Nicholson was the best of the bowlers, snaring 3-22.
Rick Moore then spearheaded the run chase, carrying his bat through the innings to finish unbeaten on 103 from 174 balls.
BCA passed Leongatha’s total with the loss of four wickets before reaching 8-193 at stumps.