ACT Comets all-rounder Vele Dukoski made 56 from 38 balls in the Sydney Twenty20 competition on Sunday. Photo: Rohan Thomson

ACT Comets all-rounder Vele Dukoski and spinner Shane Devoy did their chances of securing a professional contract no harm with standout performances in the Sydney Twenty20 competition.

Dukoski smashed 56 off just 38 balls while Devoy picked up 5-19 as the Comets made it a perfect two from two on Sunday with a 53-run victory against Blacktown.

That followed on from a four-wicket win against Penrith earlier in the day.

The Comets entered the tournament to give their players exposure and hopefully secure a deal with either the Sydney Thunder or Sixers for the upcoming Big Bash League.

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Dukoski made the most of his chance to open the innings as the Comets posted 7-157 batting first, before Devoy took advantage of a pitch conducive to spin to restrict Penrith to 104 in reply.

Comets coach Mark Higgs said both players took their opportunity to impress.

"Vele's batted up the order at club cricket, and with Jono Dean out injured at the moment, we gave him a chance to do that for us," Higgs said.

"And with Shane, he got the ball in good areas, the wicket was turning a little bit and they came hard at him."

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