Gqeberha – Pearson High School’s u-15B and u-15C cricket teams produced commanding performances in their midweek fixtures against Otto du Plessis and Zwide Hub. They earned emphatic victories that highlighted both batting power and disciplined bowling.

U-15B vs Otto du Plessis

Batting first in the 20‑over clash, Pearson u-15B set a formidable total of 227/5. The innings was spearheaded by a scintillating century from Jayden Freeman (122 off 59 balls), supported by Joshua Isaacs (51 off 26 balls) and Joshua Cameron (33 off 32 balls).

In reply, Otto du Plessis were dismissed for just 36 off 10.1 overs, as Pearson’s bowlers dominated. Mikhael Cassim (3/5), Auren Barnes (3/6), and Mikhail Smith (2/5) led the attack, securing a resounding 191‑run victory.

U-15C vs Zwide Hub

Pearson u-15C also impressed, posting 161/2 in their 20 overs. John Deacon (69 off 68 balls)* and Mikhail Terblanche (50 off 48 balls)* anchored the innings with composed batting.

Zwide Hub struggled in response, bowled out for 32 in 13.1 overs. Pearson’s bowlers again proved decisive, with Connor Hay (3/2), Bastian Pegram (2/4), and John Deacon (2/5) ensuring a dominant 129‑run victory.

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