Six Cavaliers made their debut for Kiama's first-grade side on Saturday, helping secure a dominant season-opening win over the Shoalhaven Ex-Servos in South Coast cricket action.

Kiama posted an imposing total of 301 runs, then bowled Shoalhaven out for just 81 in under 18 overs - sealing a huge 220-run victory.

Debutant brothers Adam and Brad Ison were the standouts with bat and ball, both delivering record-breaking performances.

A new look Kiama Cavaliers first grade side: Six debutants and a new playing kit: Photo: Bernie Brown

“Adam Ison finished with a classy 86, crafting a composed innings at the top of the order alongside new opener Joe Burgess (35),” said club president Bernie Brown. 

“Adam had the stats gurus buzzing - it's the highest-ever score on first grade debut for the club.”

Not to be outdone, brother Brad starred with the ball, taking 5-35 in seven overs.

“Brad Ison was relentless with the new ball, capping off an excellent debut,” Brown added. “Glenn Cleary and Mick Norris chipped in with a couple each to finish it off. Brad’s five-wicket haul is now the sixth-best bowling performance on first-grade debut for the club.”

The team also broke a long-standing club record, recording the highest ever one-day winning margin - 220 runs - smashing the previous record of 154, set against Gerringong on January 11, 1964.

In second grade, the Cavaliers also tasted victory, winning the local derby against Jamberoo at Kevin Walsh Oval.

Saad Yasin bats for Kiama Cavaliers in the second grade win over Jamberoo. Photo: Brian Scott

“The Cavs’ second grade posted a competitive 224, with returning club legends Dave Timbs (32) and Mick Hook (20) blazing away during the power play,” said Brown. “They were well supported by new recruit Saad Yasin, who added a steady 33.”

Kiama then restricted Jamberoo to 137, with Brown crediting their success to the team’s strong pre-season.

“Our dynamic pre-season training immediately paid off, with sharp ground fielding and 100% catching - including two off free hits,” Brown said. 

“The bowlers were superb, led by Joey Timbs (4/24) and the ever-accurate Niall Owers (2/13), who together hit the stumps six times - solving that age-old bowling riddle: ‘they miss, you hit.’”

Unfortunately, third and fourth grade were unable to replicate the success, with both teams falling to Oak Flats.

Still, Brown was pleased with the weekend’s overall performance:

“All in all, it was a strong weekend for the Cavs’ senior grades, with standout individual efforts and excellent team contributions. Our well-attended pre-season training and the enthusiasm brought by coach Jack McDonald had the Cavs in elite condition heading into Round 1. 

“With match fitness improving every week, we’re excited to see what Round 2 brings.”

The Cavaliers’ first grade side will take on the Oak Flats Rats this Saturday.