Stellenberg marches to glory in Durbanville derby
In Saturday’s big Durbanville derby, the home side, Hoërskool Stellenberg, won the toss and opted to bat first in their limited overs clash with Hoërskool Durbanville. The Jade Brigade was well prepared for the battle.
Despite posting only a seemingly average total, they exploited the favourable pitch conditions to the maximum to power their way to an outstanding 131-run win.
Stellies‘ opener, Aidan Pienaar played with caution at the top of the order, accumulating 22 runs from 54 balls.
Later, captain JJ Rothman, batting at number eight, added some spice to the run rate, walloping three fours and a six in his 45 off 50 deliveries.
Stellenberg was further boosted by Gerrad Kamalie, batting at 10. He struck a four and a six in his unbeaten run-a-ball 32, which helped the hosts see out their 50 overs on 198/7.
Ruan van As was the only Durbies‘ bowler to claim multiple wickets, picking up 2/44 from his 10 overs. Jan-Oscar van Tonder was, meanwhile, largely responsible for the home side’s slow start, sending down an impressive four maidens in his 1/26 from 10 overs.
When Durbanville batted, openers Juan van Coller and Danté Mouton were kept on the defensive. They held Stellies at bay for 13.4 overs but produced only a 24-run opening stand. Van Coller contributed eight off 34 balls, while Mouton added 15 from 50.
After they were dismissed, wickets fell regularly. From 24 without loss, the visitors tumbled to just 67 all out. Eurich Vermeulen and Farrel Leigh Dido offered some resistance in the middle order, scoring 13 and 16 respectively, but Stellenberg’s bowlers had the bit between their teeth.
Captain Jan-Jak Alberts delivered brilliance with the ball, claiming 4/16 in 4.5 overs, while Aidan Pienaar clamped down on Durbanville’s batsmen, snaring 3/12 in 10 overs, five of which were maidens. Riku Doubell added to Durbies’ problems by snapping up 2/14.
Summarised Scorecards
Hoërskool Stellenberg 198/7 (JJ Rothman 45, Gerrad Kamalie 32*, Francois Hugo 25, Aidan Pienaar 22, Extras 22; Ruan van As 2/44); Hoërskool Durbanville 67/10 (Jan-Jak Alberts 4/16, Aidan Pienaar 3/12, Riku Doubell 2/14). Stellenberg won by 131 runs.
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