Tamworth slumped to back-to-back War Veterans Cup losses, after a road trip to Narrabri ended in a meek surrender.
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Tom O’Neill, the Tamworth captain, believes that the side needs a big away win over Inverell in their last game to have any chance of making the final.
After winning the toss, Narrabri were dismissed for 190 in the 47th over. In reply, Tamworth capitulated for 110 in 31.1 overs.
O’Neill said: “I think we were a bit disappointing with the ball and we just didn’t bat very well at all.”
He added: “We were just short a few batsmen, really.”
Narrabri opener Nick Smart scored his second 50 of the annual tournament – the 94-ball 79 taking his tally to 168 in three matches, at an average of 56. Luke Meppem made 33.
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Joey Mead and fellow quick O’Neill claimed 4-38 off 10 overs and 3-22 off 10 overs, respectively.
For Tamworth, Tait Jordan, who blasted a 65-ball 57, and Lachie Barton (24) were the only batsmen to reach double figures.
Four Narrabri bowlers claimed two wickets each: Ryan O'Neill, Nathan Trindall, Dylan Smith and Jake Brayshaw.
In the other match played on Sunday, Armidale notched their first win of the competition in thumping Inverell by seven wickets in Armidale.
Inverell made 9-147 after winning the toss and batting, with Armidale passing the total in the 35th over.
Gunnedah, who had a bye on Sunday, are the only undefeated side.
