Chatsworth Hub cruises to KZN Coastal Schools SA20 title
The Chatsworth Hub Girls’ u18 team was crowned the KZN Coastal Schools SA20 champion after a convincing eight-wicket win over the KCCD Hub XI on Sunday at Kloof High.
In the final, Chatsworth won the toss, opted to field, and it worked out well for them as they dismissed the KCCD XI for only 101 runs in 19.4 overs.
Opening batter, Amanda Shandu, provided stubborn resistance, making 36 off 35 balls, which included four fours. She was at the crease while 86 of KCCD’s runs were scored.
Noxolo Biyela chipped in with 15 and Angelo Mlambo made 14, but the Chatsworth bowlers dominated, none more than Sihana Naidu, who snapped up 2/7 from her four overs. Her new ball partner, Aadya Mohun, claimed 2/9 in 3.4, while Anastacia Pillay also picked up 2/9. Shreya Subbiah nabbed 2/21.
While the Chatsworth bowlers dominated, they let themselves down a little by sending down 22 wides, which played a big role in KCCD reaching triple figures.
Chatsworth’s run pursuit, though, lasted only 11.3 overs as they rapidly chased down the 102-run victory target for the loss of only two wickets.
They made a splendid start, with Shreya Subbiah and Thando Matamela putting on 68 for the first wicket in seven overs. Subbiah was then trapped in front by Lonathemba Mncwango for 32 from 21 balls. She had hit six fours.
Matamela was still going strongly, however, and she shepherded Chatsworth across the line, finishing on 50 not out, with nine fours.
Mncwango picked up both wickets to fall, ending with 2/15 from four overs.
Earlier in the day, Chatsworth faced Dr John L Dube in the semi-finals, while KCCD took on Nqabakazulu.
Dr John L Dube vs Chatsworth Hub
At the beginning of the year, Dr John L Dube lifted the regional title, comfortably beating Bonginhlanhla High in the final, but they were brushed aside by Chatworth.
Dr John L Dube tallied 94/4, batting first, with Lungile Ngcobo top-scoring with 33 from 60, and Sihana Naidu capturing 2/7 from four for Chatsworth.
It seemed like a reasonable batting effort, but Chatsworth made light work of the target, cruising to 98 without loss in only 13.5 overs.
Shreya Subbiah cracked eight fours in an unbeaten 56 off 50 balls, while Thando Matamela made a run-a-ball 34, with four fours.
KCCD Hub vs Nqabakazulu
In the other semi-final, Nqabakazulu’s innings lasted only 15.2 overs before they were dismissed for 58. Ziyanda Xulu, with 18, was the only batter to reach double figures.
Noxolo Biyela ripped through Nqabakazulu’s batting, capturing 6/6 in four overs, which included five of the first seven batters in the order.
KCCD made heavy work of the low victory target of 59, labouring to 59/5 after 15.1 overs. Only Anele Khumalo, with 19, moved beyond single figures, but 15 wides played a huge role in KCCD’s victory.
Sphesihle Danisa claimed 3/19, but Nqabakazulu didn’t have enough few runs to defend.
SCORES
Nqabakazulu 58/10 (Ziyanda Xulu 18; Noxolo Biyela 6/6); KCCD Hub 59/5 (Anela Khumalo 19; Sphesihle Danisa 3/19). KCCD won by five wickets.
Dr John L Dube 94/4 (Lungile Mgcobo 33; Sihana Naidu 2/7); Chatsworth Hub 98/0 (Shreya Subbiah 56*, Thando Matamela 34*). Chatsworth Hub won by 10 wickets.
KCCD Hub 101/10 (Amanda Shandu 36l Sihana Naidu 2/7, Aadya Mohun 2/9, Anastacia Pillay 2/9, Shreya Subbiah 2/21); Chatsworth Hub 104/2 (Thando Matamela 50*, Shreya Subbiah 32; Lonathemba Mncwango 2/15). Chatsworth Hub won by eight wickets.
