- In their match against Vikings CC, Somerset West Cricket Club (SWCC) showcased a formidable performance, securing a 243-run victory with standout contributions from Aqeel Dramat and Jason Lee Josephs who both scored 80 not out and took multiple wickets, supporting a tight bowling attack that dismissed Vikings for just 58 runs.
- Additionally, Hottentots Holland Cricket Club (HHCC) achieved a four-wicket bonus-point victory over St Augustine’s CC, thanks to decisive bowling from Yaasien Railoun and Marwaan Wanza and a crucial inning from Rashaad Salie, leading to a successful chase of 103 runs.
- Meanwhile, Strand CC and Helderberg CC had contrasting results in First Division D, with Strand securing a bonus-point win against Seacrest CC by defending 115 runs, while Helderberg fell short against Pollsmoor CC despite good efforts from Dexter Hindley and Aidan Salie.
Somerset West Cricket Club (SWCC) produced a dominant performance to record a 243-run victory over Vikings CC in a First Division B clash at Radloff Park’s Alan Olsen Oval at the weekend.
The hosts won the toss and chose to bat first in sunny and clear conditions, amassing 301/7 in 50 overs.
Opening batsman Matthew Dickson was in fine form, scoring a rapid 53 off 48 balls, including nine fours. But the SWCC middle order struggled until Aqeel Dramat (80* off 86 balls) and Jason Lee Josephs (80* off 46 balls; 7×4, 4×6) came to the crease with the score on 155/7. The pair put on a strong eighth-wicket partnership to propel SWCC to the driving seat.
At the change of innings Vikings CC were never comfortable as SWCC turned all the screws and took wickets regularly. Josephs (3/19) again featured strongly and starred with the ball as well. He was supported by Jaco Venter (4/29) and Jean de Wet (2/0) as Vikings were all bowled out for 58 runs in the 22nd over.
SWCC will next host Edgemead CC this Saturday (30 November).
In First Division A, Hottentots Holland Cricket Club (HHCC) romped to a four-wicket bonus-point victory when they travelled to face St Augustine’s CC.
The visitors won the toss and elected to field, opening with a seam/spin combination and reaping the rewards as Saints struggled to adjust to the variation.
HHCC increased the tempo in the overs leading up to the drinks breaks, and soon wickets began to tumble. They kept the momentum going and picked up wickets at regular intervals.
The hosts were eventually all bowled out for 102 runs in the 34th over, with spinners Yaasien Railoun (3/20) and Marwaan Wanza (3/16) causing most of the damage.
HHCC started their innings on the back foot, losing their first wicket in the second over. However, positive intent by Rashaad Salie (28) placed the local lads back on the right path as he frequently found the boundary.
In the 20th over, the visitors were in a commanding position on 83/5 and they managed to cross the line in the 25th over.
Their next encounter will see them back on the road, as they travel to lock horns with Strandfontein CC.
In First Division D, Strand CC (SCC) were on fire as they recorded a bonus-point victory over Seacrest CC in a low-scoring affair.
Strand won the toss and elected to bat, but they struggled to get any real partnerships going, regularly losing wickets to a good Seacrest bowling attack. SCC were bowled out for 115 runs after 37 overs, with Logan Savory (30) top scoring.
With a low target to defend, SCC came out fighting from the first ball and succeeded as Seacrest found themselves on 51/6 after 15 overs at lunch.
It took Strand just another four overs to wrap up the game and bowl Seacrest out for 71 in 19 overs.
This Saturday SCC will host Pollsmoor CC at Gustrouw Sports Ground.
Meanwhile, Helderberg CC (HCC) suffered a four-wicket defeat at the hands of Pollsmoor CC in a First Division D clash. HCC won toss and chose to bat, but never really got going as they stumbled to 87/10 in 28 overs. Dexter Hindley (23) provided the only resistance.
Pollsmoor CC were patient in their run-chase and reached 89/6 in 20.1 overs. Aidan Salie (5/9) was the pick of the HCC bowlers.
This weekend, HCC will look to turn things around when they travel to face Langa CC.
In the Second Division, Macassar CC (MCC) continued their winning form with a triumph over Peninsula CC.
MCC won the toss and opted to field, with opening bowler Celenschi van Graan (5/32) claiming his first scalp in his first over and his partner Robin Pretorius (2/17) bowling well on the other end to bowl Peninsula out for 132 runs.
The MCC top order struggled with momentum until skipper Rowayne Sinden (30) brought some stability.
MCC got over the line in 32.5 overs, securing another win and continuing their unbeaten run. They next face Heideveld CC at Riverside Park.
