First Grade bowlers tear through City Colts to set up victory on day one

PHOTO: Joey Coughlan (right) and Peter Gott celebrate one of Joey's two wickets against City Colts at Riawena Oval. Credit: CENTRAL WESTERN DAILY

CYMS skipper Tom Belmonte says his side has found the secret to success.

All smiles on the weekend as the green and golds routed Bathurst Orange Inter-District Cricket finals hopefuls City Colts, Belmonte says a new attitude and a reinvigorated love for the game has turned his side's fortunes on around.

CYMS on Saturday rolled City Colts for 53 at Riawena Oval. In reply, CYMS scored a first innings total of 138, Belmonte's 55 the best knock of the day in Orange, to enjoy an 83-run lead and have one hand on maximum points.

Belmonte took on the captaincy this season and said the biggest change he's seen at the club in 2022-23 has been between the ears.

"I think we've got some new players that has given us some confidence. It's just an attitude change. We're all excited to come to cricket and play for each other," Belmonte said.

"We haven't had to rely on one person this year, either. At different points throughout the season different people have stood up. It's been a real team effort."

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