Sam Winton stars while Jimmy Spargo falters as South Qld lose three-game series to North Qld

THE fortunes of Gold Coast pair Sam Winton and Jimmy Spargo differed vastly as South Queensland was humbled by North Queensland in their three-match series at Beenleigh over the weekend.

THE fortunes of Gold Coast pair Sam Winton and Jimmy Spargo differed vastly as South Queensland was humbled by North Queensland in their three-match series at Beenleigh over the weekend.

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Queens quick Winton collected 1-24 as North Queensland finished 4-113 in Friday night’s Twenty20 at Dauth Park, before Burleigh batsman Spargo was out LBW for nine in South Queensland’s reply of 8-111.

The following day, Winton took 4-40 from 10 overs as North Queensland piled on 8-301, with Spargo making just four as South Queensland were rolled for 104.

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Queens left-armer Sam Winton. Picture: Steve Holland

Today, Winton picked up 3-61 from nine overs in North Queensland’s 45-over innings of 7-237, with Spargo dismissed for two before rain halted South Queensland’s chase at 6-114 after 31 overs to hand victory to the visitors.

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Burleigh’s Jimmy Spargo. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Winton’s efforts earned him a spot in the Queensland team to play at the National Country Championships in Toowoomba from January 3-11.

SCOREBOARD

■ Friday T20: North Queensland 4-113 def. South Queensland 8-111

■ Saturday one-dayer: North Queensland 8-301 def. South Queensland 104

■ Sunday one-dayer: North Queensland 7-237 def. South Queensland 6-114