Union High School vs Masizakhe Cricket Club
Union High School claimed a confident 8-wicket victory over Masizakhe Cricket Club in an exciting T20 match.
After winning the toss, Union High School elected to bowl first and made excellent use of the conditions. Masizakhe Cricket Club were restricted to 95 all out in the 15th over, struggling to build momentum against a disciplined bowling attack. Trystan Hulleman was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with an impressive 3-wicket haul Imitha with to wickets in his first match for the first Team well done.
In response, Union High School’s top order delivered a composed batting performance. Despite losing a wicket during the powerplay, the team remained unfazed. De Beer and Yaaseen Kazi anchored the innings with a solid partnership, sticking to their game plan and rotating the strike well.
Yaaseen Kazi scored a valuable 37 runs before being dismissed, while De Beer played a mature knock, finishing not out on 28 after opening the innings and guiding the team home.
Union High School reached the target comfortably, securing the win with 8 wickets in hand.
A special mention goes to Daniel Marais and Xavier Barlow, who proudly represented the school in their 50th match – a remarkable milestone.
Well done to all the players on a solid all-round performance and a well-deserved victory!