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Helderberg Cricket Club (HCC) secured a commanding win over Kensington Cricket Club in a First Division C clash at Helderzicht Sports Grounds, cruising to a seven-wicket victory after a brilliant bowling performance set up a straightforward chase on Saturday (25 October).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Helderberg CC wicketkeeper for Junaid Daniels had to run a long way in his attempt to get this catch. Photos: Peter Bee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

HCC won the toss and elected to field. Kensington’s batsmen struggled to cope with the precision and pace of the home side’s attack, and were soon bowled out for a 74 runs in just 21 overs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The demolition was led by exceptional tandem bowling between Tyrone Ross (4\/9) and Charl Katts (4\/42). Dexter Hindley (1\/17) supported the effort and chipped in with a crucial wicket.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chasing the small target, HCC’s top order wasted no time in finishing the job. Opener Brandon Williams (32) anchored the innings, as Helderberg reached 76\/3 in only 9.2 overs to triumph.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In First Division A, Hottentots Holland Cricket Club (HHCC) travelled to Green Point to face United CC in a fierce encounter. HHCC were asked to bat and had a solid start, reaching 75\/1 in 20 overs. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, some silly shots and regular loss of wickets led to them being bowled out for 187. Abdul-Aziz Temoor (43), Shakoer Baderoen (30) and Waleed Smith (27) were the top scorers. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Strong,
Strong, aggressive and stylish opener for Helderberg CC, Brandon Williams gave his team a great start.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the bowling department HHCC struck early twice, but the United batsmen steadied the ship and steered their side to 135\/2 in 30 overs. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wave of spectacular fielding, led by captain Smith who produced a match changing run-out and superb catch, turned the tide in HHCC’s favour. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experience of Temoor (3\/33) and Marwaan Wanza (3\/33) handed HHCC a memorable three-run victory.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Charl
Charl Katts bowling for Helderberg CC shows off his disappointment at a near miss…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In First Division B, Varsity College delivered a comprehensive performance to secure a dominant six-wicket victory over Somerset West Cricket Club (SWCC). \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winning the toss and electing to field, Varsity College’s bowlers made immediate inroads, restricting SWCC to a dismal total of 75 runs in just 25.1 overs. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reply, the Varsity College batsmen made light work of the low target despite losing a few early wickets. The chase was aggressive and controlled, as they crossed the line in 19.2 overs. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strand Cricket Club’s (SCC) impressive run of form in First Division D continued at the weekend as they claimed a crucial bonus-point win over hosts Khayelitsha CC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"15
15 year old Tyrone Ross (centre) spin bowler for Helderberg CC, shows his delight with teammates at getting the first of four wickets against Kensington at the Helderzicht Sport grounds on Saturday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Strand captain Ebrahiem Latief won the toss and elected to field, a decision immediately justified by his disciplined bowlers. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCC restricted Khayelitsha to a modest total of only 126 runs in their allotted 50 overs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spin attack proved devastating, with Latief (3\/24) leading from the front along with vice-captain Winston Isaacs (3\/14).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After only five overs of play before the lunch break, a tense period led to disaster as SCC lost three wickets for only eight runs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When their innings resumed after lunch, the visitors were under pressure, but Sharwaan Naidoo (61*) and captain courageous Latief steadied the ship with a vital partnership.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winning runs were knocked off when Isaacs (24*) joined Naidoo at the crease and the pair guided Strand to a four-wicket and bonus-point victory. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This coming weekend (Saturday 1 November) Somerset West CC will be in action against Avendale CC at Radloff Park in Somerset West, while Strand CC returns to home soil to lock horns with South Peninsula CC at Gustrouw Sports Ground.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helderberg CC travels to take on Hanover Park CC and Hottentots Holland CC hosts Cravenby CC at the Naval Sports Ground in Gordon’s Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Helderberg
Helderberg Cricket Club’s slip cordon presented an attacking field setting. From left are Chaylynn Hess (captain), Brandon Williams, Junaid Daniels, Marcello Thomas and Waqar Josephs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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