Riverina won a thriller against powerhouse ACT in Friday's opening round of the NSW Country Cricket Championship.
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Led by Wagga's Sam Gainsford, Riverina was sent in to bat at Riawena Oval, Orange, and Lavington's Chris Galvin produced a stunning knock.
He scored a majestic 79 from 117 deliveries to pilot the underdogs to a superb score of 260 from its 50 overs.
"It was doing a lot early, he's one of those guys that can step up to the next level and I'll take those guys every day of the week," delighted coach Trent Ball offered.
He's one of those guys that can step up to the next level and ... Hamish Starr's second spell was incredible, he's played one of the best games I've seen.
- Trent Ball on Chris Galvin, Hamish Starr
Gainsford then struck 54 from 53 balls, while Temora product Hamish Starr hammered 50 from 25.
Eric Bell was outstanding for ACT with 125 runs as the favourites looked certainties at 2-190.
But Gainsford (3-11) and Starr (3-36) were superb, while Galvin had three run outs, including two direct hits, to dismiss ACT for 253.
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"Hamish Starr's second spell was incredible, he's played one of the best games I've seen."
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