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Michael Unverzagt sends the ball to the boundary for a four for Kingaroy Services last Saturday … Unverzagt hit three fours before he was caught and bowled for 13 by Jack Mines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 16, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saints – which clinched the premiership in their debut appearance in 2025-26 – have begun the 2026-27 South Burnett cricket competition in style with a decisive win over Kingaroy Services.<\/p>\n

The Round 1 game was played last Saturday on the oval at Taabinga State School in Kingaroy.<\/p>\n

Saints won the toss and sent Services in to bat.<\/p>\n

Captain Fletcher Black (42) began strongly, hitting five boundaries before being caught behind by wicketkeeper Kiall Rowberry.<\/p>\n

Fellow opener Reuben Hoare was the other top-scorer with 20 runs.<\/p>\n

Nicholas Krauksts (4\/29 off 4.5 overs) and Jack Mines (3\/28 off eight) did the damage for Saints.<\/p>\n

Services were all out for 138 in 31.5 overs.<\/p>\n

In reply, Saints lost just two wickets on their way to overtaking the target in the 19th over: Nathan Trace (78) and Bradley Edwards (20).<\/p>\n

Callum Coe (18) and Jack Mines (5) were not out.<\/p>\n

Saints finished with 2\/141.<\/p>\n

Other SBCA Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n