Somerset West Cricket Club (SWCC) delivered a dominant performance against Edgemead CC in their First Division B clash, securing a comfortable eight-wicket victory thanks to a magnificent unbeaten century from Jean de Wet.
Edgemead, batting first, posted a competitive 265/10 in 49.4 overs. For the local lads, Nigel Dirkse, Jaco Venter and Jean de Wet each picked up two wickets.
In response, SWCC’s batting line-up proved too strong for Edgemead’s bowlers. De Wet anchored the innings with a masterful 120* including a flurry of boundaries. He was ably supported by Scott Innes (73*) and Paul Castignani (27).
SWCC chased the target of 266 down with ease, reaching 269 for the loss of just two wickets in 46.5 overs. SWCC play a double-header this weekend as they face Bishop Lavis CC at Radloff Park on Saturday and travel to UCT on Sunday.
In first Division D, Helderberg CC (HCC) snatched a nail-biting one-wicket victory over Mitchells Plain CC in an away-encounter. Helderberg’s attack, spearheaded by Gary-Jon Sylvester (3/17) and Aidan Salie (3/18), restricted Mitchells Plain to 119 in 43.1 overs.
Chasing 120 for victory, Sylvester top-scored with a crucial 38 as HCC eventually scrambled over the line, reaching 120/9 in 39.2 overs. HCC will be on the road this weekend, taking on Fish Hoek CC.
Fellow First Division D outfit Strand CC will play also be in action against Bellville South CC at Gustrouw.
