Helderberg Cricket Club triumphed in a First Division D cricket derby against Strand Cricket Club at Gustrouw Sports Grounds on Saturday 26 October.
Strand won the toss and chose to field first, a decision that played into Helderberg’s hands. Opener Declan Fredericks anchored the innings with a top score of 57, Fredericks was supported by Dexter Hindley (30) and Tino Dampies (24), leading Helderberg to a competitive total of 195/8 in 50 overs. Strand’s standout bowlers were Winston Isaacs (2/32) and Morne Daars (2/32).
In response, Strand started their chase strongly with an opening partnership of 66 between Lesley Taylor and Willie Roberts. However, they lost momentum and collapsed, being bowled out for 93 in the 22nd over. Helderberg’s Gregan Mouers (5/15) and Evan van Boom (5/19) were the chief destroyers.
Helderberg will play away at Sherwood Manenberg this weekend, while Strand will face South Peninsula Cricket Club at Gustrouw.
In First Division B, Somerset West Cricket Club (SWCC) hosted Bluebells CC at Radloff Park.
SWCC won the toss and elected to field. Excellent bowling from Jason Josephs (3/30) and Robert Uys put early pressure on Bluebells, but some middle-order resilience saw the visitors reach 164/10 in 46 overs. SWCC had a shaky start at 3/2 in the 4th over, but solid batting from Jan Rademan (44) and Larry Morkel (51) guided them to victory in the 40th over, securing a bonus point win.
SWCC will travel to face Cravenby CC this weekend.
In First Division A, Hottentots Holland Cricket Club (HHCC) faced United CC and opted to field first after winning the toss.
HHCC’s opening bowlers, Curtley Klaasen and Guillaume Jansen, bowled tight lines, restricting United to 211/9. Klaasen (2/25) and Fuad Behardien (2/34) were the pick of the bowlers.
HHCC’s innings began cautiously on a tricky pitch, reaching 43/2 after 17 overs. A 72-run partnership between Shakoer Baderoen (52) and Naeem Rhoda (32) provided hope, and contributions from Waleed Smith (38) and Irshaad Salie (34) kept them in the game. With three balls to spare, Yaasin Jakoet sealed the win with a massive six, giving HHCC a two-wicket victory and their first win of the season.
HHCC will face Avendale Cricket Club this weekend.
In Second Division A, Macassar Cricket Club hosted Lentegeur CC at the Riverside Oval.
Macassar’s captain, Rowayne Sinden, chose to bat first. Openers Brandon Williams and David Sebastian laid a solid foundation, and veteran Quinton Bowman helped take the score to 91/1. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Celenschi van Graan’s quick 30 off 39 balls helped Macassar reach 198 all out. Macassar’s bowlers struggled initially, but spinner Julian Salie broke through, leading to regular wickets for Lentegeur, who were eventually all out for 141. Philip Swartz (3/20) and Salie (3/21) were the standout bowlers for Macassar.
Macassar will host Langa Cricket Club this weekend.
