Rondebosch, St. Andrew’s pick up Schools SA20 wins
Rondebosch Boys’ High vs Milnerton High (20-over)
In Tuesday’s second round of the Switch Schools SA20 – Volume 2, Milnerton High won the toss and chose to field first at Rondebosch Boys’ High.
The hosts put up a solid total, which they defended with top-tier bowling to set themselves up for a 91-run victory.
Opener Eli Aufrichtig smashed four fours and a six for his 71 runs off 55 balls. Down the middle order, Raa’id Davids was the next best ‘Bosch batsman, hitting an undefeated 25 off 15.
Tristan Logie was the best bowler for the visitors, claiming figures of 2/34 in four overs. Rondebosch secured a total of 147/6 after 20 overs.
In at three, Michael Bloemetjie produced 26 off 35, which was the best effort that any Millies batsman could muster against a dangerous home bowling attack.
Aufrichtig was also brilliant with the ball, dispatching 2/2 in two overs. Schalk Fourie was another player on song, cleaning out 2/7 in his two overs. Milnerton lost all 10 wickets for 56 runs in 18.3 overs.
Hoërskool Fichardtpark vs St. Andrew’s School (20-over)
In their third round encounter of the Switch Schools SA20, St. Andrew’s School won the toss and opted to bat first at Hoërskool Fichardtpark.
The Saints were excellent with both bat and ball to win the match by 10 wickets.
Nevin Olivier’s two fours in his 14 runs off 14 balls provided the most entertaining Fichardtpark innings against a merciless St. Andrew’s bowling attack. Having bowled four overs each, Schalk van Rensburg took 3/13, Ryle Beckmann 2/11, and Erhard Barens 2/17. With their collected efforts, the hosts were dismissed for 66.
Openers Dean Katzin and Jonathan Hickley struck an unbeaten 68-run partnership to win the match in 5.5 overs. Katzin thumped six fours for his unbeaten 33 off 23, while Hickley cracked four fours and a six for his 28 off 12 not out.
Saints’ top order batsman, FG Botha, wasn’t afforded the opportunity to display his skills with the bat, but was a workhorse in the field on his 100th cap for St. Andrew’s. He is only the seventh player in seven years to achieve this milestone under coach AJ van Wyk.
Summarised Scorecards:
Rondebosch Boys’ High 147/6 (Eli Aufrichtig 71, Raa’id Davids 25*; Tristan Logie 2/34); Milnerton High 56/10 (Michael Bloemetjie 26; Eli Aufrichtig 2/2, Schalk Fourie 2/7). Rondebosch won by 91 runs.
Hoërskool Fichardtpark 66/10 (Schalk van Rensburg 3/13, Ryle Beckman 2/11, Erhard Barends 2/17); St. Andrew’s School 68/0 (Dean Katzin 33*, Jonathan Hickley 28*). St. Andrew’s won by 10 wickets.
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