Trio earns tight victory over Goudveld
The coin flip went against Kroonstad’s Hoërskool Trio when they travelled to Welkom for a 40-over match against Hoërskool Goudveld on Tuesday afternoon, with the hosts deciding to field first.
Opener WJ van Niekerk, however, ensured the visitors made a strong start, hammering three fours and two sixes in a hasty 41 off 24 balls.
Goudveld’s opening bowlers enjoyed success, nonetheless, although their economy rates were on the high side. Edrich du Plessis captured 4/46 in six overs, while Justin Swaine collected 3/47 from eight overs.
Batting at eight, Iwan du Plessis counterattacked, walloping five fours in his 31 runs, while Zothile Zwane gave Trio a late boost, with the number 10 weighing in with 29 not out.
Trio failed to see out their 40 overs, however. Their innings ended on 167 all out after only 26 overs.
Kellan Kleynhans, Goudveld’s number three batsman, led the run chase for the home team, with a composed 72 off 128 balls, which included six fours.
While Kleynhans held down his end, his fellow batsmen struggled under the pressure exerted by Trio’s fielders, which resulted in an astonishing four run outs.
Henrico van der Merwe then picked up a tidy 2/18 in four overs, while Zothile Zwane returned 2/39 from eight.
Thanks to Kleynhans, Goudveld got close, but it was a case of close but with no cigar as they were dismissed on 160 after 38.5 overs.
Trio’s superb effort in the field made the difference, and they walked away with a narrow seven-run win.
Summarised Scorecard
Hoërskool Trio (Kroonstad) 167/10 (WJ van Niekerk 41, Iwan du Plessis 31, Zothile Zwane 29*, Extras 29; Edrich du Plessis 4/46, Justin Swaine 3/47); Hoërskool Goudveld 160/10 (Kellan Kleynhans 72, Extras 20; Henrico van der Merwe 2/18, Zothile Zwane 2/39). Trio won by seven runs.
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