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Quinton Bowman, a 46-year-old all-rounder of Macassar Cricket Club and the Helderberg Vikings Veterans team, has earned a coveted spot in the Boland Veterans Over 40s squad for the upcoming Inter Provincial Tournament (IPT) in East London and Gqeberha from Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 May.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bowman, a right-handed batsman and right-arm spin bowler, joined the Vikings in the 2023-’24 season, but faced limited game time due to work commitments. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the 2024-’25 season has seen Bowman snatch a new opportunity with both hands. Promoted to open the batting, he has impressed with consistent run-scoring, highlighted by a highest score of 53 against the Paarl Heat Veterans from Wellington. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His bowling prowess was also on display, notably against the Stellenbosch Strikers Veterans where he claimed two wickets for just 16 runs in three overs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This stellar performance has not gone unnoticed, culminating in his selection for the Boland Veterans Over 40s team. Bowman expressed his excitement about participating in the IPT. “I’m looking forward to the tournament and playing against opponents of the same age. It’s a good test of our cricketing abilities against the best out there. I hope to get a few runs, catches and a few wickets when the opportunity arises,” he said.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding to his pride, Bowman acknowledged the legacy of fellow Helderberg Vikings players who represented Boland in the 2023 IPTs. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m honoured to be able follow in footsteps of James Albany, Gasant Moller, Thomas Smith, Abdul Aziz Temoor and Robin Matthews, who represented Boland in the 2023 IPTs.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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