Paarl Boys’ High delivered spirited performances across all age groups in thrilling encounters against Bishop’s Stortford, marked by a dramatic tied T20 and narrow victories.

1st XI vs Bishop’s Stortford Premier Club 1st XI

• Paarl Boys’ High won the toss and elected to bat first.
• Score: Paarl Boys’ High 175/6 (20 overs)
  • Ra’ed Fredericks – 39
  • Tom Krige – 35* (not out)
  • Daniel Francke – 29
• Bishop’s Stortford Premier Club 175/7 (20 overs)
• Bowling Highlights:
  • Ra’ed Fredericks – 2/35 (4 overs)
  • Reese Petersen – 2/16 (2 overs)
  • Aden Batt – 1/24 (4 overs)
• Result: The T20 match ended in a dramatic tie after a last‑ball six from Western Province captain Daniel Smith.

U19B vs Bishop’s Stortford College U19

• Paarl Boys’ High won the toss and elected to bat first.
• Score: Paarl Boys’ High 168/4 (20 overs)
  • Karl‑Detlef Muggenberg – 52 (38)
  • Weylin Meyer – 51 (29)
  • Werner Naude – 21 (18)
• Bishop’s Stortford College 165/7 (20 overs)
• Bowling Highlights:
  • Werner Naude – 2/19
  • Andreas Dippenaar – 2/34
  • Dehan Geldenhuys – 1/10
• Result: Paarl Boys’ High won by 3 runs in a tense finish.

U15 vs Bishop’s Stortford College U15

• Bishop’s Stortford College U15 won the toss and elected to bowl.
• Batting Highlights:
  • Connor Riely – 46 (31)
  • Gerrit Harold – 35 (22)
  • Altus Theart – 15 (15)
• Bowling Highlights:
  • Caleb Cupido – 0/14 (4 overs)
  • Jaylin Arendse – 1/15 (4 overs)
  • Gerrit Harold – 1/32 (4 overs)
• Result: Paarl Boys’ High secured a 15‑run victory.

A heartfelt thank you to Bishop’s Stortford for their warm hospitality. These matches were not only competitive but also a celebration of camaraderie and shared passion for cricket.

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