Paarl Gim stages successful run chase against HTS Drostdy
HTS Drostdy hit the road to tackle Paarl Gimnasium in a 40-over contest on Friday afternoon. When the coin flip fell for them, the visitors went in to bat. It was, however, a difficult start for the Worcester locals.
When Ruan Nortjé arrived at the crease after the fall of the third wicket, they were wobbling on 11/3. Nortjé stayed calm and collected, weathered the storm, and stuck around for 78 balls, which brought him 48 runs.
Adriaan Krynauw, at seven, joined Nortjé when Drotsdy had fallen to 52/5. Together, they advanced the total by 52 runs for the sixth wicket, with Krynauw’s contribution being 33 runs.
Gimmies‘ bowler De Waal Vivier had rhythm to his step and knocked over 4/17 in six overs. Derrick Groenewald chipped in with 2/36 from seven.
The Donkies’ batting effort lasted 39.4 overs and ended with the visitors being bowled out for 136 runs.
That wasn’t a big total, but Paarl Gim had to endure a tricky run pursuit to claim a hard-fought three-wicket win.
Franco Boonzaaier led the chase, thumping four fours in his 39 off 51 deliveries, while Christopher Hudson, at five, added a watchful but valuable 22 from 39.
Karel Hugo was the primary reason for Gim’s tough run chase. In five overs, he captured 5/34. DJ Luck, meanwhile, claimed 2/28.
Ultimately, it took Paarl Gim 30 overs to reach 138/7 and, with that, secure victory.
Summarised Scorecard
HTS Drostdy 136/10 (Ruan Nortjé 44, Adriaan Krynauw 33, Extras 20; De Waal Vivier 4/17, Derrick Groenewald 2/36); Paarl Gimnasium 138/7 (Franco Boonzaaier 39, Extras 23, Christopher Hudson 22; Karel Hugo 5/34, DJ Luck 2/28). Paarl Gimnasium won by three wickets.
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