Fours and sixes are the first things that come to mind in T20 cricket and the Penola versus South Gambier contest at McCorquindale Park was full of runs.

The Demons were the first to take guard and Robert Drenthen’s duck in the opening over was no cause for concern.

It set the tone for the innings as South batted around an inform Dan Loupos.

Loupos was destructive and selective at the same time compiling an important half century as wickets fell at the other end.

Five members of the top seven reached double figures including captain Cam Jorgensen, whose dramatic three balls included a four, six and a wicket.

Bruce Morale’s first taste of T20 cricket was also eventful hitting three fours before being tied down by chinaman bowler Jack Mullan.

When Loupos finally holed out for 62, the Demons were at a crossroads wth the opener scoring more than half of the side’s runs and five overs left.

But Adam Kuhl showed off his clean hitting skills to compile the second highest score of 16 and push South to a competitive 8/148.

Mullan was the mystery man with the ball picking up 3/28 with strong assistance from his four other bowling partners who also picked up poles.

With runs on the board the Eagles had to hit the cover off the new ball and got off to a flier.

The damaging combination of Mullan and Mark Smith were in top gear smashing 79 from the first 7.3 overs.

Mullan completed his man of the match performance with a 28-ball 45, while his partner Smith hung around a bit longer to bring up his half century and the team’s century.

However, the South attack led by Jakob Opie went on the attack picking up 5/38.

With 16 runs needed from four overs, time was on Penola’s side, but the target was proving hard to track down.

In the end Eagles’ captain Michael Waters led by example and guided his boys home with an unbeaten 21.