Pietermaritzburg – The St Charles College First XI enjoyed an exhilarating Michaelmas Week, blessed with perfect weather and four full days of competitive cricket.

Day One Victory

St Charles College’s Blue & Gold opened their campaign in style, producing a brilliant bowling display to secure a well‑deserved win against St John’s College.

Character Against Grey College

Day Two brought a stern test against the formidable Grey College, Bloemfontein. Despite losing by eight wickets, the boys showed admirable grit and determination.

Day Three Team Triumph

Bouncing back strongly, St Charles posted an impressive 277 vs St Alban’s College, a performance marked by collective effort and batting depth.

Final Day Fight

The closing fixture demanded every ounce of energy after a taxing schedule. Though they faced narrow moments, the team’s fight and commitment were evident.

Head Coach Mr Divan van Wyk praised the squad’s resilience and quality, noting that the First XI are playing some of their best cricket yet — a team well worth watching in the weeks ahead.

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