Wagga City put halt on strong start from Wagga RSL

The Cats inflicted Wagga RSL's second loss of the season after setting an imposing target at Wagga Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Captain Josh Thompson (71) and Ben Turner (56) put on 125 runs for the opening partnership before Jon Nicoll continued the strong batting display.

Nicoll finished unbeaten on 77 to help the premiers to 5-296 off their 50 overs.

Despite Louis Grigg picking up two early wickets, Wagga RSL got off to a good start before rain interrupted play.

Todd Henderson (40) was dismissed soon after the 30-minute delay with the Bulldogs now chasing 261 from 38 overs for their fourth win of the season.

Charlie Cull (64) gave them a glimmer of hope before Grigg struck again.

The teenager finished with 4-61 off eight overs as Wagga RSL was bowled out for 225.

While Thompson was thrilled with another strong batting effort, he's still looking for improvement with the ball.

"We definitely think we had a good start with the bat, not so much with the ball," Thompson said.

"Batting has clicked for us in the last couple of weeks and we've got off to a good start and maintained the pressure throughout the whole innings.

"It is good to see everyone dip in and contribute to a big total."

Thompson thought the team got out of jail.

"We didn't put a good performance in at all in the field and are far from our best bowling," he said.

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