Mnyanda’s mastery unleashed as Graeme College sinks Kingswood
In a gripping clash in Makhanda, Graeme College triumphed over their neighbouring rivals, Kingswood College, securing a six-wicket victory, thanks to a stellar bowling performance by Aphiwe Mnyanda.
His onslaught began right from the first delivery of the match, with which Mnyanda captured the crucial opening wicket.
His relentless assault continued unabated, putting Kingswood under immense pressure early on at a precarious 13/3.
After briefly yielding the spotlight to Kevin Geldenhuys, who chipped in with two crucial wickets, Mnyanda resumed his wicket-taking success, finishing the day with the exceptional figures of 6/24.
Michael van Staden offered some resistance for Kingswood with a hard-fought 25 runs, but they had to settle for a modest 121 all out, losing their last wicket in the 35th over.
Luphelo Mdyesha then anchored the Graeme College reply with a measured knock of 39 as they chased down the 122 runs required for victory in less than half of their allotted overs, and with six wickets in hand.
Josh Loon bowled well, snaring two wickets for 21 runs, but the Kingswood bowlers were defending a modest total, which was simply not enough for them to contain their opponents.
Marcus Williams and Mnyanda played well in constructing a partnership that took them over the line, with Mnyanda, fittingly, sealing the win with a boundary after an outstanding individual contribution.
It was a good day at the office for Graeme College. They managed a clean sweep of all the A team games, and their second team was also victorious.
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Summarised scorecard
Kingswood College 121 (Extras 31, Michael van Staden 25; Aphiwe Mnyanda 6/24, Kevin Geldenhuys 2/31); Graeme College 122/4 (Luphelo Mdyesha 39; Josh Loon 2/21). Graeme College won by six wickets.
