GARDEN ROUTE CRICKET NEWS - Pioneers (254 all out) recorded an impressive 93 runs victory against the log leaders Union Stars (165 all out) during the past weekend’s premier league action of the South Western Districts. Jean du Plessis (107) with a well-played century, was the hero for the men from Plettenberg Bay.
George (92/2) was too strong when they defeated Mossel Bay (90 all out) by 8 wickets. Harlequins (177 all out) consolidated their third place on the log with a bonus point 101 runs victory against Ramblers (67 all out).
On Sunday, Union Stars 75/2, made up for their defeat on Saturday when they thumped Knysna Cavaliers (74 all out) by 8 wickets. They only needed 14.1 overs to reach the winning target. SWD pace bowler, Renaldo Meyer (6/19) was in great form for Union Stars.
Renaldo Meyer.
The summarised scores are:
Mossel Bay vs George
MOSSEL BAY (90 all out) (Tony Ferreira 23, Franco Geldenhuys 5/18, Jaco Janse van Rensburg 3/24)
GEORGE (92/2 in 16.1 overs) (Neil Hornbuckle 55*, Richardt Frenz 22, Henk Louwrens 2/30)
- George won by 8 wickets.
Pioneers vs Union Stars
PIONEERS (254 all out) (Jean du Plessis 107, Brendon Louw 28, Anschwijl Windvogel 27, Kirwin Christoffels 23, Jean Heunis 4/45,Renaldo Meyer 2/47, Tyrique Wessels 2/27)
UNION STARS (165 all out) Pieter Stuurman 65*, Jean Heunis 25, Keith Oraai 3/30, Claude Terblanche 2/10, Stefan Tait 2/42)
- Pioneers won by 93 runs.
Ramblers vs Harlequins Forces
HARLEQUINS FORCES (177 all out) (Rhupino Plaatjies 37*, Regan Engelbreght 21, Liyabona Malefi 2/15, Dean Lewis 2/24, Lance Roelfse 2/28)
RAMBLERS (67 all out) (Clayton Marneville 3/14, Ndumiso Mvalase 3/30)
- Harlequins Forces won by 101 runs.
Union Stars vs Knysna Cavaliers
KNYSNA CAVALIERS (74 all out) (Todd Walker 36, Renaldo Meyer 6/19, Tsepo Ndwandwa 3/20)
UNION STARS (75/2 in 14.1 overs) (Yamkela Oliphant 23*, Leroi Bredenkamp 21*, Irvin Campher 1/10, Francois Bonthuys 1/12)
- Union Stars won by 8 wickets.
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