Macassar Cricket Club extended their unbeaten run this season when they claimed victory over Wesbank CC in a Second Division A match played at Riverside Park on Saturday (16 November).
Wesbank won the toss and opted to field. Macassar’s opening batsmen Brandon Williams and David Sebastian did not disappoint the MC faithful as they put on a healthy partnership of 79 before Williams lost his wicket on 44. Sebastian was then joined by veteran Quinton Bowman who did not slack in any way whatsoever.
Bowman and Sebastian scored 54 and 79, respectively, and Macassar lost four more wickets in their 40 overs, ending with a formidable score of 232/7.
Wesbank CC also had a brilliant batting display and got very close to the target, but were bowled out for 217.
Macassar are relishing their position at the top of the log and will now prepare for their next match against Peninsula CC in an away fixture on Saturday 23 November.
In First Division A, Hottentots Holland Cricket Club lost against Northern Goodwood CC at the Naval Grounds.
HHCC won the toss and elected to bat on a perfect day for cricket. The home team lost their first wicket in the second over, however, a notable 55-run partnership between Marwaan Wanza and Shakoer Baderoen stabilised their innings until the drinks break at 18 overs. Unfortunately, Baderoen lost his wicket on the first ball after the break, with Wanza (16) following soon. At the 20th over HHCC were on 59/3. From this point, the home team lost wickets at regular intervals and were all bowled out for 112. The top batsman was Baderoen (28).
The opponents came out with an attacking approach as HHCC failed to get early breakthroughs. Although, wickets came later in the game for the home team, the target of 113 was reached by Northern Goodwood in the 16th over, resulting in HHCC’s defeat by seven wickets. The pick of the bowlers was Baderoen (2/27).
HHCC hits the road this weekend for an encounter against St Augustines.
In First Division B, Somerset West Cricket Club (SWCC) cruised to a five-wicket victory over Bonteheuwel CC in an entertaining match played away.
SWCC won the toss and opted to bowl first. The opponents got off to a promising start, but once the opening partnership was broken, SWCC bowlers ripped into the batting order.
Bowlers Gouws Koen (3/24) and Jean de Wet (3/24) helped restrict Bonteheuwel to a total of 174 all out in 48.2 overs.
At the change of innings, SWCC were in early trouble at 8/1 but in came the captain Larry Morkel and it became the Morkel show as he stole the innings with a remarkable bating display, scoring 94* and leading his team to victory in the 44th over.
The much-needed win gives SWCC lots of confidence going into their next fixture against Vikings CC at Radloff Park this Saturday.
In First Division D, Strand Cricket Club (SCC) recorded a win against Nyanga CC in an away fixture.
SCC won the toss and opted to bat first.
Adeeb Bailey (24) and Willie Robertse (33) gave Strand a decent start and this was followed up with a 130-run partnership between Logan Savory (47) and Lesley Taylor (63).
The rest of the team all chipped in as Strand reached a very competitive total of 289/9 in 48 overs.
Nyanga tried to put on a fight but lost wickets at regular intervals. Disciplined bowling by Strand didn’t give Nyanga any chance as they were bowled out in 30 overs for 129, giving Strand a bonus-point win. The pick of the bowlers for the local lads were Johan Cyster (3/19) and Shelton Christaans (2/7). They are to face Seacrest CC in the next match (away).
In First Divsion D, Helderberg Cricket Club celebrated a 105-run victory over South Peninsula CC.
Helderberg CC claimed the toss and elected to bat, scoring 205 all out thanks to efforts by Alton Roberts (42*) and Declan Fredericks (34). At the change of innings South Peninsula were given no breathing room and were bowled out for 100 in 34 overs. The pick of the bowlers were Dexter Hindley (4/21) and Gary-Jon Sylvester (2/12). Helderberg CC will next face Pollsmoor CC.
