Klofies pip Westville to go top of ‘Pool of Death’
Hoërskool Waterkloof went three from three in the ‘Pool of Death’, seeing off Westville Boys’ High in their third and final pool match on Friday afternoon.
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Prior to this, Kloof overcame Rondebosch Boys’ High on Thursday and St David’s Marist on Friday morning.
Frontline batsman Rico van der Walt delivered the goods to lead the onslaught with 65 runs. Fellow opener, AJ de Villiers, contributed 55 while Riley Miller made a quick 26 to get the Klofies to 177/7 in the allotted 20 overs.
Westville’s Tristin Delvin replied with a well-played 68, but was the only batsman to make a noteworthy contribution.
Young left-arm turner, Rivan Booysen, was the best Klofie bowler, snapping up 3/17. Jean Cloete, another young left-arm turner, backed him up with 2/29 as Westville could manage only 140/8, suffering a 37-run defeat.
Jeppe High School for Boys put together a first innings total of 186/5, with Aiden Reyneke taking the lead with an entertaining innings of 59. This enabled Jeppe to comfortably beat Grey High with 67 runs. The collective Jeppe batting effort was backed up by some disciplined spin-bowling and efficient fielding.
Keegan Caxiera was the pick of the Johannesburg bowlers with figures of 2/12, while Zizi Mkhize (2/19) and Reza Ayob (2/32) provided the necessary support. Grey High’s captain, Teun Kloppenberg, appeared positive with the willow, making 25 in the chase. Unfortunately, Grey High could only manage 119 before the last wicket fell.
The clash between Rondebosch Boys’ High and St David’s Marist pitted Ethan de Heer Kloots and Daniel Bosman against Jason Rowles. The Bosch due came out on top for the side from the Western Cape to win by nine wickets. De Heer Kloots (3/9) and Bosman (2/10) combined with five wickets for only 19 runs, while Rowles scored 33 of St David’s 77 runs.
The Bosch duo then batted well together, with Bosman (29*) taking the lead this time around and De Heer Kloots supporting with 28. Rowles was the only St David’s bowler to pick up a wicket (1/8).
King Edward VII bagged their second victory of the day. The side from Johannesburg beat Wynberg Boys’ High with six wickets in another low-scoring affair. Connor Kuijers was exceptional. His 5/15 broke the back of the Wynberg batting attack, who managed only 80 runs. Zieg Roos (28) and Luke Clark (27) handled the chase, securing a vital victory.
Summarised scorecards
Waterkloof 177/7 (Rico van der Walt 65, AJ de Villiers 55, Riley Miller 26; Kyle McGough 3/19, Tristin Delvin 2/25); Westville Boys’ High 140/8 (Tristin Delvin 68; Rivan Booysen 3/17, Jean Cloete 2/29). Waterkloof won by 37 runs.
Jeppe High School for Boys 186/5 (Aiden Reyneke 59, Vegas Scott 36, Lincoln Casais 33, Ryan Young 23, Zizi Mkhize 23; Logan Groch 2/31); Grey High 119 (Teun Kloppenberg 25; Keegan Caxiero 2/12, Zizi Mkhize 2/19, Reza Ayob 2/32). Jeppe High School for Boys won by 67 runs.
St David’s Marist 77 (Jason Rowles 33; Ethan de Heer Kloots 3/9, Daniel Bosman 2/10); Rondebosch Boys’ High 78/1 (Daniel Bosman 29*, Ethan de Heer Kloots 28; Jason Rowles 1/8). Rondebosch Boys’ High won by nine wickets.
Wynberg Boys’ High 80 (Storme van Rooyen 22; Connor Kuijers 5/15); King Edward VII School 84/4 (Zieg Roos 28, Luke Clark 27; Joshua Prince 1/15). King Edward VII School won by six wickets.
