Haisman Shield | Gallery | Rhiley Lau dominance leads Central Park-St Brendan’s to solid win over Karramomus

He then played the role of finisher in the second innings, smashing an unbeaten 49 off 45 deliveries to see the Tigers to the victory target in 36.1 overs.

Watching from the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, coach Tyler Larkin said it was pleasing to see Lau recapture his best form as the finals series approaches.

“I thought we bowled okay early, but they batted really well, so I think Rhiley’s spell through the middle overs changed the game for us,” Larkin said.

“Rhiley is just someone who is getting better and better each week with the ball, he hadn’t bowled seam up for a few years due to injury, so to see him back near his best with the ball was great.

“And it was the same with the bat, I was really happy to see him score runs because I know how hard he has been working in the nets.

“Putting him down the order probably freed him up a bit, he is a super dangerous all-rounder in Shepparton cricket, so if he’s playing well we will be in good shape.”

Lau was not the only Tiger to shine as they recorded their eighth win of the Cricket Shepparton Haisman Shield season.

The evergreen Ramadan Yze was damaging in cleaning up the Bloods’ tail, complementing Lau beautifully to finish with figures of 2-24.

While with the bat, Andrew Cowen was a rock at number three as he helped set the platform for the successful Central Park chase with a crucial 37 off 62 balls.

Karramomus on the other hand were boosted by a classy 41 by Jayden Dhosi and 30 from skipper Mitch McGrath, while Craig Dhosi starred with the ball by taking 2-18.

Larkin said it was another “solid performance” by his team as it looks to keep improving ahead of the finals.

“It was just a solid win, we didn’t do anything really special throughout the course of the day, but nonetheless getting the win was the most important thing for us,” he said.

“I don’t think we are playing anywhere near our best at the minute, which is partly very exciting because I keep telling the boys if we get it completely right we will be a really dangerous team.

“It’s important that we keep getting these wins and keep getting better each week, because at this time of year you want to be approaching your best and I feel we aren’t too far away.”

The win has Central Park-St Brendan’s take command of fourth spot on the ladder as it prepares for an encounter with cross-town rival Shepparton United this weekend.