South Australia, New South Wales and Tasmania's men's teams have begun their campaigns successfully at the National Indigenous Cricket Championships, with opening round wins in the red centre.

South Australia (4-160) defeated Northern Territory (6-106) by 54 runs.

After winning the toss and electing to bat at Albrecht Oval, South Australia set an imposing 4-160 against their Northern Territory hosts in the first match of the T20 tournament.

South Australia was lead by opening batter Brodie Cameron, who top scored for the South Australians with a 38-ball 42.

The left hander who hails from Lyndoch Cricket Club was well supported by Prospect Districts' allrounder Jack Copping, who made 38 from 28 balls before Jake Calgie's lusty late-innings striking (27 from 15) propelled the Boomerangs to a competitive 4-160.

Northern Territory leg spinner Ethan Fitzpatrick (2-23) was the pick of the Territory's bowlers.

In response, the Northern Territory could only manage 6-106 with Fitzpatrick again staring for the Territory.

Batting at six, he smashed 48 not out from just 29 balls, an innings including four boundaries and three sixes.

However his efforts were in vain as only two other Territory batters managed double figures, with South Australian left arm orthodox spinner Tyler Sinclair (2-17 from 4 overs) and opener Liam Connors (1-9 from 3 overs) shutting down the chase with seven economical overs combined.

New South Wales (6-138) defeated Queensland (10-100) by 38 runs

New South Wales continued their strong NICC form, comfortably accounting for Queensland at Jim McConville Oval.

After electing to bat on a pitch that traditionally offers assistance for bowlers, New South Wales posted a competitive 6-138 highlighted by 41 from Illawarra right hander Brynley Richards.

The experiences NICC campaigner was supported by Sutherland spin bowling allrounder Kobe Ross (42 from 36) with veteran hard-hitting left hander Pat Rosser scoring 33 from just 20 balls opening the batting.

Cruz Baker (3-13 from 4 overs) was the clear standout with the ball for Queensland, with Tyran Eggmolesse (2-14 for 4) Queensland's only other multiple wicket taker.

The majority of Queensland's batters failed in the chase, with captain Dylan McLachlan the only Queensland batter to provide any substantial resistance.

The Queensland captain, who plays premier league cricket at Valley District Cricket Club scored an unbeaten 48 from just 42 balls, however was only one of two Queensland batters to reach double figures.

Queensland number 3 Lachlan Mark (12 from 14) was the only other Queensland batter to reach double figures, as Kealan Blattner (4-18 from 3.3) running through the Queensland lineup with the support of Brynley Richards (2-8) and Brett Russell (2-11).

Tasmania (4-108) defeated Western Australia (10-107) by six wickets

In the final match of the opening day, Tasmania easily overcame Western Australia, winners by six wickets.

After sending the Western Australians in to bat, Tasmania's bowlers skittled Western Australia for an under-par 107, largely due to multiple wicket hauls from medium pacers Rhys French (4-17) and Brandon Kopper (2-18).

South Perth's Nic Taylor (27 from 33) top scored for the Western Australians, with Lewis Henry's (21 form 9) boosting Western Australia's score above three figures late in the innings.

Tasmania made light work of the chase, passing the target with almost three overs to spare.

Left handed opener Brayden Devries registered the tournament's first half-century in the chase, scoring 55 from 46 to lead all scorers for Tasmania.

He was supported by fellow left handed opener Josh Barry (14 from 16), Aaron Tuxworth (13 from 16) and Rhys French (13* from 11) to see Tasmania to a comfortable opening round victory.

Nic Taylor was Western Australia's best with the ball, taking 2-30 from his four overs.

Round 2 of the men's division of the National Indigenous Cricket Championships continues today with Tasmania up against hosts Northern Territory at Jim McConville Oval, Victoria beginning their tournament against South Australia at Traeger Park, and New South Wales meeting Western Australia, which will also be played at Traeger.