Michaelhouse batsmen overpower St Alban’s at ISCF
Michael Spencer led the way for Michaelhouse, with 75 runs at the top of the order, as they put the hosts, St Alban’s College, to the sword in a 50-over match at the Independent Schools Cricket Festival on Saturday.
He received good backing from Ethan Muir (57) and Dylan Hewlett (56), while his opening partner, West Mitchell-Innes weighed in with 41, which led to Michaelhouse posting an imposing 325/9.
Ross Moller then continued his fine bowling form, spearheading the ‘House attack with three wickets for 18 runs, while Cival Rugbar later claimed 3/17.
For the hosts, Christiaan Visage, shone with the bat in a losing cause, making 56 runs from 96 balls. Kyle Block also tried valiantly, making 48. Despite the duo’s efforts, St Alban’s still fell a massive 173 runs short of the victory target.
Helpmekaar Kollege secured a convincing victory over St George’s College, comfortably beating the Zimbabweans by seven wickets.
Henricus Meyer’s return to form continued as the top-order batsman scored a blistering unbeaten 70 runs. He also contributed 2/31 with the ball. Henno Steyn was, however, the pick of the Helpie bowlers, knocking over two batsmen for just eight runs.
For the visitors from Harare, Takudzwa Mangena, with a mature 55 runs from 108 deliveries, stood out.
Another strong batting performance by Lhuan-dre Pretorius (59) helped Cornwall Hill College secure a hard-fought 24-run victory over St John’s College (Harare).
Pretorius and Tsepo Molete contributed 59 runs each, while the impressive Lethabo Phahlomohlaka maintained his run of fine form with 55 runs from 74 balls.
Yuveerin Govender was the Pretoria side’s best bowler, removing five of the Harare school’s batsmen at a cost of 40 runs. Trent Hardie supported him well, claiming two wickets for 27 runs.
For the visitors, Kian Bligaut stood out with both bat and ball, capturing 3/49 and scoring 42 runs. Takudzwa Nduku, who missed out on a century by only one run the previous day, led the St John’s batting effort, scoring an impressive 58 runs from 92 balls.
Summarised scorecards
St George’s College (Harare) 139 (Takudza Mangena 55, Takudza Magaya 26; Henno Steyn 2/8, Waldo Haasbroek 2/20, Henricus Meyer 2/31); Helpmekaar Kollege 143/3 (Henricus Meyer 70*, Juan Minnaar 30*, Anrich Liebenberg 25; Muntida Ndorah 2/38). Helpmekaar Kollege won by seven wickets.
Michaelhouse 325/9 (Michael Spenser 75, Ethan Muir 57, Dylan Hewlett 56, Cameron Strudwick 35*; Rohan Govind 2/36, Tim Hewett 2/36); St Alban’s College 153 (Christiaan Visagie 56, Kyle Block 48; Civil Rugbar 3/17, Luke Mitchell 2/20, Jean-Luc Rey 2/31). Michaelhouse won by 172 runs.
Cornwall Hill College 237/5 (Lhuan-dre Pretorius 59, Tsepo Molete, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka 55, Evan Nixon 30; Kian Bligaut 3/49, Michael Blignaut 2/29) St John’s College (Harare) 213 (Takudzwa Nduku 58, Kian Bligaut 42, Dhaneel Goven 42, James Manning 24; Yuveerin Govender 5/40, Trent Hardie 2/27). Cornwall Hill College won by 24 runs.
Uplands vs Woodridge College: TBC
