The NSW men's team opened their 2010 Imparja Cup campaign with wins in both of their Twenty20 matches played yesterday (February 8).

The Imparja Cup is an annual tournament for indigenous cricketers played in the Northern Territory.

In their Round One match, NSW knocked off the ACT by 74 runs. Batting first, they hit 6-132 with Damien Duroux top scoring with 40 while former Northern Territory batsman, Ian Redpath, made 38.

In reply the ACT finished their 20 overs at 9-58 with Michael Coulter taking 3-9, Ryan Bulger 3-12 and Andrew Gordon 2-12.

NSW’s Round Two match resulted in an 80 run win over the Northern Territory. NSW again batted first and this time made 5-136 with Andrew Gordon (40) and Ian Redpath (25) the top scorers.

The Northern Territory was then dismissed for 56 with Ryan Bulger (3-8) and Michael Coulter (3-14) again doing the damage.

During the Northern Territory innings, Andrew Gordon also claimed his 50th Imparja Cup wicket making him the leading wicket taker in the history of the tournament.

The Imparja Cup continues today (February 9) with NSW playing Victoria in the morning and Western Australia in the afternoon.

The NSW women’s team is also in action today with the first of three Twenty20 matches against the Northern Territory.