Sibisi, Mabe the heroes as Dudaza delights
Nkosibonile Sibisi and Thabiso Mabe were Dudaza Hub’s heroes, helping their side stun Hoërskool Marais Viljoen during the past weekend’s Schools SA20 clash.
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After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Sibisi stepped up to the plate. With a relatively solid foundation set up by captain Luyanda Beya’s contribution of 25 and Siyathemba Chakela’s 24, Sibisi was able to capitalise, grafting his way to an industrious 41 not out that came from only 36 deliveries.
Sibisi and Moeketsi Beya combined fluently to put together a vital 45-run partnership, which helped Dudaza to achieve a competitive score of 145 in their allotted 20 overs.
Marais Viljoen’s Abdullah Tadwala once again showcased his importance with the ball, producing another fine spell of spin bowling. Although he only took one wicket, Tadwala kept the scoring to a minimum and, together with Stiaan Janse van Vuuren and Ethan van Rooyen, pulled it back nicely for the hosts.
Tadwala then led the chase as well. Opening the batting alongside the dangerous Tiaan Hall, the pair got Marais Viljoen off to a flyer. Tadwalla hit 45 from 17 balls, including five fours and three sixes, while Hall produced a mature 39 to set up an interesting chase with a 53-run partnership. Ethan van Rooyen found himself in the spotlight again as he, too, made a valuable contribution of 28 runs.
It was, however, Thabiso Mabe’s spell which found the home side wanting. Boasting a return of 3/29 in his four overs, Mabe turned the tide to limit Marais Viljoen to 141/8 in their 20 and thereby secure a tight four-run victory.
Summarised scorecard:
Dudaza Hub 145/3 (Nkosibonile Sibisi 41*, Extras 26, Luyanda Beya 25, Siyathemba Chakela 24; Abdullah Tadwalla 1/28); Marais Viljoen 141/8 (Abdullah Tadwala 45, Tiaan Hall 39, Ethan van Rooyen 28; Thabiso Mabe 3/29). Dudaza Hub won by four runs.
