MAKHANDA – St Andrew’s College continued its impressive cricket season with a series of strong performances against Selborne College over the weekend. recording several convincing victories across multiple age groups and showcasing the depth of talent within the College’s cricket programme.
The College’s senior and u-15 A and B teams travelled to East London on Saturday, while the 2nd XI and U14 sides hosted Selborne College in Makhanda.
The standout result of the weekend came from the 1st XI, who produced a commanding performance to secure a 102-run victory away from home. After posting an imposing 248/7, built around a magnificent century by Connor Holder (102), St Andrew’s bowled Selborne out for 146. The bowling attack was led by Thomas Bussiahn (3/41), while Charlie Broster (2/15) and Warrick Campbell (2/19) provided crucial support.
Excellent bowling performances
The second XI also delivered a dominant display, claiming a comprehensive 131-run victory. St Andrew’s amassed 271 runs, with Josh Jones (60) and JD Whyte (36) making valuable contributions with the bat. The hosts then restricted Selborne to 140, thanks to excellent bowling performances from Josh Hardy (3/18), Aiden Marriot (3/32) and Hamish Duggan (2/23).
The u-14 A team bounced back strongly from a previous defeat, recording an impressive six-wicket win. Selborne were dismissed for 133, with William Charlton starring with the ball, claiming 4/14, while Ross Ferguson and Micah Rembe each took two wickets. In reply, Lubabalo Wopula anchored the chase superbly with 56 runs, guiding St Andrew’s to 137/4 and victory.
Although the u-14 B team fell short by 27 runs, there were notable individual efforts. Cayden Wilson delivered an exceptional bowling performance, finishing with 5/69, while Nicholas Gordon impressed with a courageous 85 runs.
The u-15 A side fought hard in East London but were edged out by four wickets. Defending a modest total of 88, Julian Orpen produced a spirited bowling display, taking an outstanding 5/36 and keeping his team in contention for much of the match.
The u-15 B team also faced a tough contest, going down by seven wickets despite a determined effort.
Overall, the weekend’s results reflected the strength and competitiveness of St Andrew’s College cricket, with teams across several age groups demonstrating resilience, skill and determination against quality opposition. The performances of key individuals, combined with strong team contributions, ensured another successful chapter in the College’s cricket season.
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