Kurri Weston all-rounder Steve Abel has been dubbed the Ice-man by his teammates after steering the Warriors home to victory against Raymond Terrace on Saturday.
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Abel's unbeaten 40 and an equally valuable 43 by Nathan Cliff allowed Kurri Weston to recover from 6/93 to chase down Raymond Terrace's total of 207 in front of the Kurri Weston Old Boys.
The Warriors celebrations were tempered with Northern Suburbs claiming an upset win against competition leader City United at Robins Oval which prevented Kurri Weston from sealing their spot in the semi-finals.
"It would have been nice to get the win and secure our spot in the semi-finals," Warriors skipper Josh Tuckwell said.
"It's a bit like last year again, when we won in the last round but City lost after being on top against Raymond Terrace and we missed out by a point,
"At least this time, our fate is in our hands. If we beat Norths we are in the semi-finals."
Tuckwell said Kurri Weston's fluctuating form was frustrating, but they had the fire power to perform well in the finals if they make it.
"We don't seem to like to make it easy for ourselves," Tuckwell said.
"Steve and Nathan batted really well, it was looking pretty dicey there at 4/50 and then six for with more than 100 to get.
"Steve picked up a couple of wickets as well, so it was a big performance. The boys are calling him the Ice-man."
