T20 Match vs Victoria Park High School
Union High School won the toss and elected to bat first. Despite a positive intent, the team lost early wickets during the powerplay and was forced to consolidate. We managed to post a total of 92 runs.
Top scorers for the innings were:
- Sibabalwe Mbotye – 28 runs
- Callum Jacobs – 27 runs
Victoria Park chased down the target in 13 overs, winning the match by 6 wickets.
Declaration Match vs Daniel Pienaar Technical High School
(Played in Kariega on Friday)
Union High School once again won the toss and chose to bat first. Unfortunately, the batting unit struggled to build partnerships and the team was dismissed for 73 all out.
Daniel Pienaar responded strongly, surpassing the target and enforcing a follow-on. In the second innings, Union High was bowled out for 39, giving Daniel Pienaar victory by an innings and 5 runs.
The standout performance came from Yaseen Kazi, who delivered an impressive spell with figures of 5 wickets for 35 runs in 9.5 overs.
Match vs Alexander Road High School
Unfortunately, the scheduled fixture against Alexander Road High School was abandoned due to rain.
Summary
While our fielding department showed great effort and energy throughout the festival, the batting departments fell short of expectations. Key areas have been identified for improvement, and we are committed to working hard as we move forward.
It’s back to the drawing board with a clear focus on consistency, resilience, and discipline in all aspects of the game.