Keira Cricket Club have started the local first-grade T20 tournament strongly, securing victories in both games played on Saturday.
The club defeated both Port Kembla and Northern Districts to leave them at three wins, after beating University on 4 October.
The unbeaten streak places Keira third on the ladder on net run rate, sitting just behind Wests and Wollongong, who also remain undefeated.
Keira batsman Toby Felvus attributes the club’s success to the environment created by captain Rhys Voysey.
“It makes it very easy to come in and you don’t feel out of place, and you don’t feel like you’re playing too high,” Mr Felvus said.
“It makes it a lot easier to come in and do what you’ve got to.”
Felvus’ teammate Eddie Marning starred in the match against Northern Districts with an unbeaten 126, while the other two matches were a team effort.
“It was a group of three or four batters getting 30 and then a few bowlers taking a few wickets and containing,” Mr Felvus said.
He is also wary of the new-look Wests lineup.
“West’s are a fair bit stronger this year than they were last year. They have a few new players we rate pretty highly,” he said.
Keira’s team efforts were felt by University player Alec Dobson during the opening match between the two.
“Keira did what Keira does best with the ball. They tightened up and basically suffocated our batting lineup,” Mr Dobson said.
Mr Dobson also explained the distinct nature of Keira’s matches.
“When you play Keira at home, you feel like the visitors entering their home ground,” Mr Dobson said.
“They’ve always got a lot of numbers down at the ground supporting their team.”
Dobson highlighted Keira to be a major contender as the season progresses.
“I think if they keep up their winning ways and they don’t lose any players to injuries, they definitely will be a top-contending team,” he said.
The local T20 tournament will continue throughout the season, with the next two rounds taking place this Saturday.