Western Suburbs have claimed their first ever Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup Premiership \u2013 and their first First Grade title since 1974\/75, with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Randwick Petersham at Coogee Oval on Sunday.<\/p>\n
In front of 500 spectators, the final highlighted Premier Cricket at its best, with Western Suburbs producing a strong batting display to chase down 182 with ease.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Randwick Petersham, the competition\u2019s only undefeated side heading into the decider, set an imposing total of 7-181 from their 20 overs. Param Uppal (41), Eknoor Singh (30) and Riley Ayre (28*) anchored the innings, while Wests\u2019 Jonathan Bermingham (3\/33) was the pick of the bowlers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In reply, Western Suburbs made light work of the chase, reaching the target in 18.3 overs thanks to a superb captain\u2019s knock from James Psarakis. His unbeaten 83 from 53 balls guided his side to the title and earned him Player of the Match honours.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Josh Philippe, returning from Australian duties to represent his club, got Wests off to a flying start with a blistering 64 from 37 balls, while Faisal Zakhail (28*) helped see the team home at 3-182.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thanks to umpires Greg Davidson and Simon Lightbody, match referee Laurie Borg, and the Randwick Petersham ground staff for their efforts in ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted final.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cricket NSW\u00a0extends its gratitude to Harry Solomons and Kingsgrove Sports for their continued support of Premier Cricket. The champions received $8,000 in prize money, with the runners-up awarded $4,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Special thanks also go to Mike Whitney, John Stewart and the Randwick Petersham club for their warm hospitality and contribution to an outstanding final.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Final Score:\u00a0
Western Suburbs 3-182 (J Psarakis 83no, J Philippe 64, F Zakhail 28no, D Sams 2\/32) defeated Randwick Petersham 7-181 (P Uppal 41, E Singh 30, R Ayre 28no, J Bermingham 3\/33)\u00a0<\/p>\n