Riverina Country Colts hope for change of fortune after three losses in state carnival

The representative outfit dropped T20 clashes against North Coastal by seven runs and Central Coast by seven wickets on Tuesday, which compounded a 69-run defeat to ACT Southern Districts on Monday.

Wagga's Jake Scott was the standout in the loss to North Coastal after his figures of 5-16 from four overs restricted their opponents to 9-135.

Scott led the charge in the chase with 26 runs, but ultimately it wasn't enough as Riverina came up short at 7-128.

East Albury's Miles Hemann-Petersen made a positive start at the top of the order, but was run out on 23.

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Riverina takes on Western in round four on Wednesday in a return to the 50-over format.

Meanwhile, Riverina finished its Bradman Cup campaign on a high with victory against Newcastle, but managed just two wins for the tournament from seven matches.

Wagga's Noah Harper was the standout with the bat with 262 runs at an average of 43.67, including a high score of 85.

Howlong young gun Toby Hoskin was the pick of the bowlers with eight wickets at 21.

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