The annual game honours the memory of Bendigo Police officer Andrew Steel, who died in 2018 following a battle with illness.

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Bendigo Police Leading Senior Constable Andrew Pritchard said the night went well.

"We ended up raising about $900 and we were really happy with that outcome," he said.

United Cricket Club ended up taking home the trophy, making 189 runs. The Police team ended up all out for 169 runs.

Leading Senior Constable Pritchard said it was great to see people turn out in such short notice.

He said the total raised was made up from $500 thanks to the United Cricket Club and $400 from the raffle.

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"The crowd was a little down on last year and that was partly due to Omicron but it was just a beautiful night," he said.

"We were super happy with everything and we were really happy to raise money for the Blue Light Foundation."

Leading Senior Constable Pritchard thanked everyone who was involved.

"Thank you to people supported it, United Cricket Club, Flora Hill Bakery and Sportspower Bendigo and Bunnings in Epsom," he said.

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