Union High School vs Lilyfontein – T20
Lilyfontein won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 136 runs in 19.3 overs.
Union High School’s openers put on an impressive 83-run partnership, but the team was eventually bowled out for 112 runs. Lilyfontein won the match by 24 runs.
Best bowler: Alex Hunter – 3 overs, 19 runs, 3 wickets.
Union High School vs Sterling High School – Declaration Festival
Sterling High School won the toss and elected to bat first. Union High School bowled them out for 159 runs.
Union High School was then bowled out for 122 runs in their first innings. Sterling High School followed on and declared with a 110-run lead. Due to time constraints, the match was declared a draw.
Man of the Match: Alex Hunter – 7 overs, 30 runs, 5 wickets. Outstanding performance.
Union High School vs Rand Park – 50 Overs
Union High School won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 136 runs, all out.
In the second innings, Union High School bowled well but unfortunately dropped four high catches, allowing Rand Park to capitalise on missed opportunities. Rand Park went on to win the match by 4 wickets.
Man of the Match: Yonela Wana – 8 overs, 33 runs, 3 wickets
Union High School vs Marlow – T20
Union High School won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 101 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs.
Marlow chased down the target in the final over, winning the match by 1 wicket.
Man of the Match: Callum Jacobs – 45 runs. Well done.
Special Mentions
The following players deserve special recognition for competing exceptionally well in a U19 senior festival, truly punching above their weight:
Josh and Jordan received their white caps ahead of the declaration format encounter against Stirling High School and Murray received his white cap ahead of his 1st XI debut against a visiting Lilyfontein side.