Category: Sport Results

U11A Cricket Report vs Queens

Union U11A enjoyed a successful weekend against Queens, winning both fixtures. On Friday, Queens posted 92/5 before Union chased it down with 94/3, thanks to Mark Copeman’s unbeaten 42 and strong support from teammates. On Saturday, Union set 101/8 and bowled superbly to restrict Queens to 83/9, sealing an 18-run victory. Disciplined bowling, sharp fielding, and mature batting underpinned two well-deserved wins.

13A Match Report vs Queens Junior

On Friday, 12 September, Union won the toss in the pro20 match and chose to bat first, posting 95 runs with Dante Mills (31) and Kari Stern (21) contributing well. Despite the modest total, Union produced an outstanding performance in the field, restricting Queens to 74/9 in their 20 overs. Union claimed a well-deserved 21-run victory.

On Saturday, 13 September, Union again batted first and scored 98 runs, with Nathaneal Phillips top scoring with 40. The bowlers were once more superb, restricting Queens to 90/9 in 30 overs, with Grant Murray taking 3/12. Union secured a narrow 8-run win.

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.

A big well done to Union’s talented u13 cricketers, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 and 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹, on being drafted to compete in the Eastern Province Cricket League (EPL) in Gqeberha!

𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘴.

Both boys proudly received their caps at the EPL Draft Ceremony at St George’s Park on Friday, marking a special milestone in their cricketing journeys.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀.

Union High School vs Pearson High School, 6–7 September 2025

The first match of the new cricket season got underway at Union High School on Saturday morning on a perfect spring day for cricket.

Before the start of play, Pearson’s captain, Sulaymaan Gangat, together with Union’s captain, Shaakir Kazi, had the honour of ringing the 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹 – a special tradition at Union that signals the imminent start of play.

𝘈 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥!

1st Team – Friday T20 Match Report
Union High School’s 1st Team won the toss and elected to bat first in Friday’s T20 encounter against Pearson High School. Despite a positive start, early pressure from Pearson’s disciplined bowling attack saw Union lose two wickets during the powerplay, which ultimately restricted them to a total of 85 for 6 after 20 overs.

Pearson responded confidently in their run chase, showing composure with the bat. Union’s fielders worked hard to apply pressure, and standout bowling from Yaaseen Kazi (4 overs, 23 runs, 2 wickets) helped keep the opposition in check. However, Pearson reached the target in the 15.4th over, securing victory by 6 wickets.

Despite the result, Union takes several positives from the match, especially in the bowling and fielding departments, which showed great intensity and teamwork.

1st Team – Saturday 50-Over Match Report
On Saturday, Union High School’s 1st Team took on Pearson High School in a 50-over clash. After losing the toss, Union was asked to bowl first. The bowlers responded with energy and intent, reducing Pearson to 105 for 5 after 16 overs, thanks to a fearless and attacking bowling display.

However, Pearson’s middle order stabilized their innings, with their number 5 batsman scoring a quick-fire 81 runs to shift the momentum. Pearson eventually posted a formidable total of 328 runs, all out. Union’s fielding performance unfortunately fell short, missing key opportunities that could have limited the total further.

In response, Union struggled with the bat, losing two early wickets. However, Yaaseen Kazi showed exceptional grit and skill, scoring a courageous 68 runs under pressure. The team was eventually bowled out for 149, resulting in a 179-run win for Pearson.

A special congratulations goes to Yaaseen Kazi, who celebrated a significant personal milestone by taking his 100th wicket for the Union High School 1st Team—a remarkable achievement.

2nd Team Match Report
Union High School’s 2nd Team won the toss and chose to bat first. However, Pearson’s bowling attack proved too strong, dismissing Union for just 40 runs. Pearson chased down the target without losing a wicket, winning by 10 wickets. While the result was disappointing, it serves as a valuable learning experience, and the team will be looking to bounce back with renewed determination.

U15 Match Report
On Saturday, 6 September, Union High School’s U15 team faced Pearson High School in what proved to be a challenging fixture. After losing the toss, Union bowled first against a powerful Pearson batting lineup.

Pearson capitalized on scoring opportunities, finishing on 325 for 5 in their allotted 50 overs. Despite the best efforts from Union’s bowlers, containing such a strong batting performance proved difficult. In the second innings, Union’s batsmen faced a relentless bowling attack and struggled to build momentum, ultimately resulting in a 250-run loss.

While the result didn’t go in Union’s favor, there were glimpses of potential throughout the game. The experience gained will be invaluable for the team’s development going forward.

This past weekend, we successfully hosted the 2nd Annual 6-a-Side Cricket Tournament, aimed at promoting and developing the game, as well as raising much-needed funds in support of our First Team cricket program.

We were pleased to welcome eight competitive teams, each of which played three matches during the group stages. The tournament then progressed to two semi-final fixtures followed by a thrilling final.

Semi-Finalists:
Port Elizabeth Team
Old Unionites
Wheatlands
UHS 1

In the semi-finals, UHS 1 delivered a strong performance with a total of 90 runs against the Port Elizabeth team, securing their place in the final. The Old Unionites also advanced to the final after a commendable performance in their semi-final match.

Final Match:
The final saw UHS 1 face off against Old Unionites. UHS 1 set a target of 63 runs, but in an exciting chase, the Old Unionites emerged victorious with two wickets in hand, claiming the title of 2025 6-a-Side Tournament Champions.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Old Unionites, a proud group of Union High School alumni, on their well-deserved win.