The westerners advanced to the grand final with a dominant 75-run win against the previously undefeated Hamilton on Thursday.

Wimmera-Mallee won the toss and elected to bat, with openers Jimmy Duxson (15) and Hugh Sait continuing their good week.

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Sait (35) shared a 51-run third-wicket stand with Jett Adams (28), but the latter's departure at 4-95 left Wimmera-Mallee sitting precariously.

Hamilton's bowlers struck back to dismiss their opponents for 128.

Wimmera-Mallee's defence started in perfect fashion, quickly having Hamilton 1-2.

The domination didn't stop there. William Allan tore through the middle order to claim figures of 4-9 and leave Hamilton wishing for a miracle at 5-25.

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It wouldn't come, however, with Elliot Fitzpatrick snaring 4-5 to bowl his side to victory.

Wimmera-Mallee will meet the winner of Warrnambool Gold and Warrnambool Blue in Friday's grand final at City Oval. The two Warrnambool sides were scheduled to play under lights on Thursday evening.

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