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Ebrahim Latief and Sharwaan Naidoo of Strand CC celebrate the umpire lifting the dreaded finger in their match against Khayelitsha CC at Gustrouw Sports Ground on Saturday. Photos: Peter Bee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It was a weekend of high drama for local cricket clubs, featuring dominant victories, narrow defeats and standout individual performances. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strand Cricket Club (SCC) suffered two tough losses in their First Division D fixtures. Despite flashes of brilliance with both bat and ball, the results didn’t go the way of the local club, leaving them with much to ponder ahead of their next outings.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Saturday (24 January), SCC hosted Khayelitsha CC in a high-stakes encounter at Gustrouw Sports Ground. After winning the toss, the visitors took to the crease and set an imposing target of 215 runs. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A steady partnership between Sharwaan Naidoo (32) and skipper Ebrahim Latief (62*) formed after the break. However, the opening stand and the captain’s heroics weren’t enough to sustain the momentum, as the middle and lower order struggled to keep up with the required run rate. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paceman Ricardo Naidoo prepares to deliver for Strand CC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The hosts eventually fell 75 runs short of the target, but hoped to bounce back in their meeting with Montrose CC in Sybrand Park on Sunday (25 January). \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After winning the toss and electing to field, SCC’s bowling attack looked lethal. Opening bowler Ricardo Naidoo (2\/27) set the tone with a brilliant spell, while Adeeb Bailey (2\/13) and Winston Isaacs (3\/14) dismantled the home time’s batting order. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montrose CC were eventually restricted to a modest 128 runs, handing Strand a golden opportunity for a much-needed win. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strand CC veteran Ebrahim Latief ready to deliver a fast ball.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Strand reached lunch at 53\/4, having lost wickets at regular intervals. Isaacs capped off a fine all-around performance with a gritty innings of 35 runs, but the tail couldn’t quite wag long enough. In a nail-biting finish, SCC fell agonisingly short, losing the game by just six runs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hottentots Holland CC (HHCC) enjoyed a flawless home run in First Division A, securing two bonus-point wins in their two matches. A solid 138-run opening stand between Rashaad Salie (62) and Naeem Rhoda (59) anchored their successful chase of the 234-run target set by United CC on Saturday. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Up goes the finger and Winston Isaacs begins his celebration for Strand CC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

And on Sunday, HHCC veteran Abdul Aziz Temoor stole the show with a clinical 5\/23 to dismiss Strandfontein for 153 runs. Yaseen Smith (40) and Temoor (27*) ensured HHCC crossed the line with ease. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In First Division C, Helderberg CC (HCC) experienced contrasting fortunes. Saturday saw a bowling masterclass as Gregan Mouers (3\/5) helped skittle Kensington CC for 102 runs, setting up a comfortable five-wicket win. However, Sunday’s clash against Blue Bells CC went the other way. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite half-centuries by Junaid Sylvester (65) and Blaze Roos (50) in a total of 198 runs, Blue Bells deployed clinical tactics to chase down the target and claim a seven-wicket victory.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf06e Fixtures for Saturday 31 January: HHCC vs Cravenby CC (away); Somerset West CC vs Avendale CC (away); HCC vs Hanover Park CC (Helderzicht); SCC vs Northpine CC (Gustrouw); and Macassar CC vs Pollsmoor CC (away).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf06e Fixtures for Sunday 1 February: HHCC vs St Augustine CC (away); Somerset West CC vs Yorkshire CC (Radloff Park); HCC vs Wynberg CC (Helderzicht); and SCC vs Pollsmoor CC (Gustrouw).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Happiness is a wicket for Strand CC, as Sharwaan Naidoo and Adeeb Bailey show their delight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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