Lake Albert springs upset over reigning T20 champions South Wagga
Lake Albert defeated reigning T20 champions South Wagga in the opening round after winning only one game all last season.
Lake Albert claimed a dramatic opening-round win over reigning Twenty20 champions South Wagga. The Bulls had won just once all last season, leaving them last on the ladder.
Batting first, South Wagga posted a total that Lake Albert's bowlers restricted well despite some misfields. Lake Albert then chased down their target of 142 with an over to spare, with strong batting from Alex Tucker and Rowan Hoare.
Captain Lewis Pulver said his team bowled and fielded well overall. The victory gave Lake Albert confidence heading into the season, having already matched their entire previous year's win tally in a single game.
- 1
- Wins last season
- 142
- Target chased
- 1
- Overs remaining
- 20
- Runs given away in final 5 overs
Why it mattersAn underdog team bouncing back from a disastrous season with an upset win over the defending champions gives the group real momentum.
AustraliaLocal cricket fans in the Wagga region get to celebrate an unexpected underdog victory.
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