Opening the bowling against Kingborough, the former Test spinner sent down four overs including a maiden on his way to figures of 2-12, helping restrict the Knights to 7-133 despite a 48-ball 73 from Hurricanes recruit Nathan Reardon.

Former Launceston and Test batsman Alex Doolan then hit a 55-ball 70 before George Bailey made seven off three balls to see the Sharks home with four overs and eight wickets to spare.

Flinders Island bowler Ryan Lees starred in New Town’s dramatic win over University of Tasmania. 

After making 6-135, New Town looked in dire straits when the Lions reached 4-119 with a handful of overs to go.

But the Bucks took a glut of late wickets including three from Lees (3-23 off four) to bowl the Lions out for 130 with 11 balls to spare.

Former South Launceston wicketkeeper Michael Jones top-scored in Clarence’s thrilling last-ball win over University of Tasmania on Friday night.

Batting at three, Jones made a run-a-ball 38 as his side chased down the Lions’ total of 7-121 with only one wicket left in the sheds. 

Ex-Mowbray bowling all-rounder Fletcher Seymour made a crucial 7 not out at number nine to help see his side to victory.