Rondebosch wins at Paarl Gim in 40-over clash
Rondebosch Boys’ High was on the road at Paarl Gimnasium on Tuesday for a 40-over clash between two of the Western Cape’s leading 1st XIs. After a solid batting performance, ‘Bosch was able to hold off Gim and record a 24-run victory.
Opener Eli Aufrichtig provided a sound foundation off of which the rest of the Rondebosch batsmen could build, facing 58 balls for a useful 38 runs.
His fellow opener Daniel Cooke didn’t last long, going out for a duck, but Janko Webb replaced him and hit 26 off 29, which left the visitors on 50/2 when Noah Heath made his way to the crease.
While Heath batted conservatively, hitting 52 off 74 balls, his was an invaluable contribution, the highest score of the match, which helped to steer Rondebosch to 201/9.
Credit to Paarl Gim, they made ‘Bosch work hard for their total, conceding only 10 fours and two sixes.
Eric Groeneveld was a bit on the expensive side, but he removed three batsmen, claiming 3/40 in six overs. Louis Koen sent down eight and took 2/42, while De Waal Vivier also picked up 2/42, but in seven overs.
Paarl Gim’s run chase got off to a composed and sound start, with Dirk Hugo and Matt Dippenaar putting on 66 for the first wicket. Hugo struck two fours and two sixes in his 37 off 47, while Dippenaar was more subdued, weighing in with 25 off 53.
Later, De Waal Vivier and Louis Koen shared a 49-run, sixth wicket partnership. Koen unleashed some big shots, smashing three sixes in his 20 off 20, while Vivier chipped in with a useful 35 off 46, which included three fours.
However, that wasn’t enough as Paarl Gim was limited to 177 all out.
Schalk Fourie was on the money for the Rondebosch bowling attack, capturing 3/26 in 5.5 overs. In six overs, Raaid Davids picked up 2/21, while Ethan De Heer Kloots claimed 2/23.
It was De Heer Kloots’ first official game for the first team. The talented all-rounder, who has been a standout performer as he has moved up the age groups, is certainly a player on whom to keep an eye.
SCORES
Rondebosch Boys’ High 201/9 (Noah Heath 52, Eli Aufrichtig 38, Janko Webb 26; Eric Groeneveld 3/40, Louis Koen 2/42, De Waal Vivier 2/42); Paarl Gimnasium 177/10 (Dirk Hugo 37, De Waal Vivier 35, Matt Dippenaar 25, Louis Koen 20; Schalk Fourie 3/26, Raaid Davids 2/21, Ethan De Heer Kloots 2/23).
Rondebosch won by 24 runs.
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