Feuth fantastic in Waterkloof win, spectacular victory for Kempton Park
Johan Feuth played a starring role in another commanding victory for Hoërskool Waterkloof in the Finsbury League‘s A Section on Saturday, as Klofies dismantled Hoërskool Rustenburg by 100 runs in Rustenburg.
Feuth was mesmerising during a 60-ball unbeaten innings that brought him a century as Waterkloof posted a challenging 265/5 from their 50 overs.
Batting at six, he injected momentum into the visitors’ innings, striking at a rate of 166 and plundering eight sixes and six fours on his way to an imperious 100 not out.
His decisive 142-run partnership with captain Franco Schmidt (49) both revived and anchored the Waterkloof innings.
Berto Grobler was the standout bowler for the home side, with his 3/54 from eight overs being just reward for the sustained pressure he generated.
In reply, Rusties‘ captain Thian Labuschagne fought valiantly, compiling a well-crafted 67. However, with little support around him and incisive spells from AJ de Villiers (2/22) and Rivan Booysen (2/29), the resistance crumbled as the defending sectional champions cruised to a comprehensive bonus-point victory.
Hoërskool Kempton Park, with a dramatic nine-wicket bonus-point triumph over Hoërskool Eldoraigne, blew the race for a place in the final on 21 February wide open. Their chances of making it to the title game were further aided by Potchefstroom Volkskool, who brought Die Hoërskool Menlopark‘s two-match winning streak to an end in Potchefstroom.
Kempies produced a ruthless bowling display, with Willem van den Berg and Stian van Breda skittling the visiting Eldos for a paltry 38. Van den Berg led the charge with an outstanding return of 4/13, while Van Breda captured 3/5. The pressure of losing seven wickets for 18 runs proved far too much for the visitors, who quickly folded.
Chasing just 39 for victory, Sheldon Kruger made light work of the task, striking an unbeaten 20 to seal a big win for Kempton Park on home soil.
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method was called upon in Volkies‘ seven-wicket victory over Menlopark. Zander Nel, with 4/14, and Olefa Padi, with 3/42, led their efforts in the field, setting up their team for a comfortable run pursuit after sending Parkies packing for a modest 167.
With inclement weather closing in, Andries Venter ensured there were no late hiccups, scoring a composed 49 from 64 deliveries and, with good support from AW van der Merwe, who contributed 38, Potch Volkskool passed the DLS target before play was halted.
The timing of the victory could scarcely have been better for the Potchefstroom school, with just two rounds remaining before the final between the section’s top two.
Summarised scorecards
Hoërskool Waterkloof 265/5 (Johan Feuth 100*, Wian du Plessis 53, Franco Schmidt 49, AJ de Villiers 29; Berto Grobler 3/54); Hoërskool Rustenburg 165 (Thian Labuschagne 67, Rejean van de Venter 29; AJ de Villiers 2/22, Rivan Booysen 2/29). Waterkloof won by 100 runs.
Die Hoërskool Menlopark 167 (Juan Lombaard 42, Jacques de Villiers 38, André Kruyshaar 20; Zander Nel 4/14, Olefa Padi 3/42, Johandré Jacobs 2/19); Potchefstroom Volkskool 85/3 (Andries Venter 49, AW van der Merwe 23; Wihan Spanneberg 1/1). Potchefstroom Volkskool won by seven wickets (DLS method).
Hoërskool Eldoraigne 38 (Ruan Steyn 9; Willem van den Berg 4/13, Stian van Breda 3/5, Deon Lange 2/1); Hoërskool Kempton Park 39/1 (Sheldon Kruger 20*; Rowan McLaren 1/11). Hoërskool Kempton Park won by nine wickets.
