Unbeaten Lagadien ton secures epic BishBosch T20 victory
Bishops Diocesan College made a statement on Wednesday on the Frank Reid Oval by convincingly beating their age-old rivals, Rondebosch Boys’ High in a thrilling T20 match.
After posting an unblemished record at the Peninsula Festival, the Bishops’ boys continued their impressive run by downing one of their fiercest rivals.
In 2023, Rondebosch won all three fixtures against Bishops, but Adnaan Lagadien and co reclaimed the bragging rights with an exceptional performance against their skilled opposition.
The visitors took to the crease first and posted 146/5. Noah Heath played a solid innings to top score with 53 runs, while David Simon weighed in with an unbeaten 38.
The Bishops’ bowlers worked well as a unit to restrict ‘Bosch, which gave their batsmen to a manageable total to chase. Earning his 50th cap, Peyton Leigh was at the forefront for the hosts, sending down three overs and picking up a wicket for only 13 runs.
It was, however, Lagadien who stole the spotlight. Scoring at an immense strike rate of nearly 200, he took it to the Rondebosch attack and raced to a stunning, undefeated 112 runs.
Lagadien brutalised the ‘ Bosch bowlers, smashing 12 sixes and four fours, and appeared all but invincible as Bishops chased down their victory target in only 16 overs to secure a big win for the school, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year.
Disciplined, as always, Rondebosch conceded only three extras, but they had no answers for Lagadien’s onslaught.
The action continues on Friday when Bishops welcome Grey High from Gqeberha and Rondebosch looks to bounce back against Paarl Boys’ High on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Paul James struck an undefeated 92 runs for Wynberg Boys’ High as they saw off Hoërskool Durbanville.
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After posting 155/4, thanks largely to James’ innings, which included 14 boundaries, Wynberg restricted the challengers to 91/9 in reply.
Luke Kleinsmith snared three Durbie batsmen to take care of the middle order after Divan Linde and Shadley Allie had made the initial breakthroughs.
Wynberg tackle Bishops next weekend. It promises to be another thrilling southern suburbs’ battle.
Summarised Scorecards
Rondebosch Boys’ High 146/5 (Noah Heath 53, David Simon 38*, Daniel Cooke 20; Peyton Leigh 1/13); Bishops Diocesan College 147/3 (Adnaan Lagadien 112*; James Kisten 1/18). Bishops Diocesan College won by seven wickets.
Wynberg Boys’ High 155/4 (Paul James 92*; Hugo Bredell 1/25); Hoërskool Durbanville 91/9 (Jan Kriel 31, André Neethling 21; Luke Kleinsmith 3/20, Ebrahim Fakir 2/12, Divan Linde 2/19). Wynberg Boys’ High won by 64 runs.
