George defeats Union Stars
George (156 all out) recorded a nail-biting 11-runs victory against Union Stars (145 all out) at Bridgton on Saturday.
Hannes van Niekerk (48) and
Shane Smith (5/25) were the heroes for George.
Harlequins had a very successful weekend and recorded back to back victories on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday Harlequins (156 all out) defeated Mossel Bay (144 all out) by 12 runs and on Sunday they recorded a nail-biting 1- wicket victory against Knysna Cavaliers.
Ramblers (117/2) were too strong for Pacaltsdorp United (115 all out) and won by 8 wickets. Andrew Calvert (55*) was the batting hero for the Rosemoor based team.
The summarised score cards are: GEORGE 156 (Hannes van Niekerk 48, Johandre Barnard 31, Rushaan Mc Gregor 4/36, Dillan Nuys 3/23, Envirino Swartz 2/23).
UNION STARS 145 (Tyrique Wessels 24*, Envirino Swartz 24, Ineal Arries 24, Shane Smith 5/25, Johan Nel 2/20, Jaco Janse van Rensburg 2/21).
George won by 11 runs. HARLEQUINS FORCES 156 (Jolan Anthony 59, Herman Adendorff 24, Jermaine le Kay
22, Wiets van der Westhuizen
3/17, Hanlo Nel 2/17, Darren Fry 2/18, Phillip Nieuwoudt 2/40). MOSSEL BAY 144 (Ettienne Botha 48, Darren Fry 39, Tony Ferreira 22, Clayton Manewille 4/17, Rhupino Plaatjies 2/23,
Jason Cooper 2/33).
Harlequins Forces won by 12 runs. PACALTSDORP UNITED 115 (Nkosinathi Siyoli 34, Dean Lewis 2/11, Gert Swart 2/17, Colan Hoogbaard 2/18). RAMBLERS 117/2 (Andrew Calvert 55*, Bradley Carolus 44, Jermaine Jeonna 2/19).
Ramblers won by 8 wickets. KNYSNA CAVALIERS 95 (Francois Bonthuys 23, Juan Murphy 3/16, Reagan Engelbrecht 3/28, Jermaine le Kay 2/2). HARLEQUINS FORCES 96/9 (Jermaine le Kay 24, Kyle Stewart 2/13, Quinton Visagie 2/20, Francois Bonthuys 2/26, Irvin Campher 2/33).
Harlequins Forces won by 1 wicket.