Garsfontein and Graeme College into Schools SA20 semis
Hoërskool Garsfontein, of Pretoria, and Graeme College, of Makhanda, became the first teams to book their places in the semi-finals of the boys’ section of the Schools SA20 Final Showdown in Pretoria on Thursday.
The Garsies bagged two bonus point victories, defeating St Andrew’s School, of Bloemfontein, by eight wickets in the morning session before scoring a 19-run win over Northwood in the afternoon.
The afternoon match was reduced to only seven overs per side because of rain, with Garsfontein reaching only 53/7 in their turn at bat. Their opener Reuben van Zyl (23) continued his good form, while Ben Cilliers (3/9) and Kyle White (2/6) caused the Pretoria side problems.
Northwood, who beat Graeme College in the morning, needed to reach the victory target in 5.3 overs to secure a place in the playoffs, but they were bowled out for a mere 34 runs, with Echard Struwig (3/8) and Zizwe Khumalo (2/4) causing them all sorts of problems.
In the morning session, Garsfontein beat Saints by eight wickets, thanks to a half-century by Van Zyl (52) and excellent bowling by Ruan Coetzee (4/17) and their captain, Xander Venter (2/4).
Graeme College also advanced to the playoffs after picking up a bonus point in a win over St Andrew’s in a match reduced to only five overs a side. The Makhanda boys posted 43/3 in their innings, led by Enrique Strydom’s effort (15*).
Saints needed at least 34 runs in their run chase to keep Graeme College from claiming a bonus point and booking their place in the semi-final. However, the Bloemfontein boys mustered only 29/6.
Diocesan College started their Schools SA20 Final Showdown campaign with an emphatic 142-run victory over Pearson, of Gqeberha.
Bishops‘ Julian Pilkington (5/6) was the star of the show, becoming the first bowler to claim a five-for in the tournament, which is being hosted by the University of Pretoria.
In their second outing, the Cape Town school suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Cricket South Africa’s Hub Invitational XI in a contest reduced to five overs per side.
Bishops tallied 44/3 in their five overs, with Adnaan Lagadien (14) making the biggest contribution. The Invitational side overhauled that score on the second last delivery of their innings thanks to a four by Ryall Julies.
Bishops will face the unbeaten St David’s Marist Inanda in their final pool match on Friday.
Summarised Scorecards
Morning Session
St Andrew’s School 81/10 (Extras 21, Erhard Barends 19; Ruan Coetzee 4/17, Xander Venter 2/4); Garsfontein 82/2 (Reuben van Zyl 52; Nikhil Sukraj 1/14). Garsfontein won by eight wickets.
Diocesan College 190/6 (Alexander Vintcent 41*, Waco Bassick 40, James Robb-Quinlan 36, Samuel Stavely-Alexander 21; Kade Myburgh 2/49); Pearson 48/10 (Jude Septoo 12; Julian Pilkington 5/6, Luke de Klerk 3/23). Diocesan College won by 142 runs.
Northwood 120/6 (Tuswa Phetha 30, David de Bruyn 28, Ross McGlashan 21; Lisekho Zinyane 2/18, Ethan Bokbaard 2/27); Graeme College 99/9 (Jordan Adams 22, Corbin Tidbury 21; Ben Cilliers 2/12, Jamie Wimble 2/14). Northwood won by 21 runs.
Afternoon Session
Garsfontein 53/7 (Reuben van Zyl 23; Ben Cilliers 3/9, Kyle White 2/6, Jordan Matthews 2/13); Northwood 34/10 (Ben Cilliers 7; Echard Struwig 3/8, Zizwe Khumalo 2/4, Katlego Lebelo 2/8). Garsfontein won by 19 runs.
Graeme College 43/3 (Enrique Strydom 15*; Nikhil Sukraj 1/2); St Andrew’s School 29/6 (Andrew Sobiech 7; Ajay Jeggels 2/10, Ethan Bokbaard 2/11). Graeme College won by 14 runs.
Pearson 45/5 (Matthew Burton 23; Christopher Emslie 2/11, Morteza Manack 2/13); St David’s Marist Inanda 46/3 (Jason Rowles 25, Kamgelo Phiri 14; Matthew Burton 2/20. St David’s Marist Inanda won by seven wickets.
Diocesan College 44/3 (Adnaan Lagadien 14; Ryall Julies 1/14, Enathi Kitshini 1/14); CSA Hub Invitational 47/3 (Matthew Florence 16*; Julian Pilkington 2/22). CSA Hub Invitational won by seven wickets.
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