Somerset AC U10 made light work of their chase after Victoria CC U10 posted 101 all out in 22 overs, with a staggering 66 extras inflating the total. Despite a few gritty knocks — notably from A Shezaad Adams — Victoria struggled to build partnerships, and Somerset’s bowlers kept things tight with disciplined lines and regular breakthroughs. In reply, Somerset’s top order looked composed, with Luke Webber and Thomas Yeats retiring hurt after steady contributions, and the chase wrapped up in just 15.2 overs. Blake Assam claimed the only wicket, but Somerset’s control never wavered.
🏏 Batting highlight: A Shezaad Adams top-scored with 10 (34), anchoring the innings amid regular wickets.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Blake Assam took Victoria’s sole wicket, dismissing Caleb Matthew to break Somerset’s opening stand.
Victoria U11s opened their account for the season with a confident win at Chukker Road, chasing down Primrose’s total of 86 with 8 wickets in hand. Primrose, having won the toss and opted to bat, were bowled out in the 24th over. Farhan Amod stood out for the visitors with a well-compiled 27, but Victoria’s bowlers shared the spoils. Lee Valentine (2/8) and Elijah Parks (2/12) led the attack, while Naron Reid delivered a standout spell of 1/0 from 2 overs — both maidens. In reply, Victoria paced the chase calmly, reaching the target in the 19th over. Qayyum Tippoo anchored the innings with 29* and was supported by Elijah Parks and Raeeq Blaauw, who chipped in with 11 apiece.
🏏 Batting highlight: Qayyum Tippoo’s unbeaten 29 guided Victoria home with composure and control.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Naron Reid bowled two consecutive maidens and picked up 1 wicket for 0 runs — a rare and impressive feat at U11 level.
Victoria CC U12 posted 115/9 in their allotted 25 overs, with 36 extras helping to lift the total. The innings saw useful knocks from Yaqeen Ebrahim (19 off 34) and Maahir Carr (15 off 11), but regular wickets kept Saints in the contest. In reply, Saints looked threatening thanks to a powerful 47 from Micah Samuels and a steady 32* from Yaqeen Kamaldien, but Victoria’s bowlers held firm. Zachariah Van Heerden led the charge with 3 wickets, and Kale Koopman chipped in with 2 crucial breakthroughs. Saints fell short in the 22nd over, finishing on 107/8 — just 8 runs adrift in a tense finish.
- 🏏 Batting highlight: Yaqeen Ebrahim anchored the innings with 19 (34), helping Victoria build a defendable total.
- 🎯 Bowling highlight: Zachariah Van Heerden’s 3/13 turned the tide, removing key batters and applying late pressure.
Victoria U13 delivered a commanding performance at Chukker Rd, piling on a mammoth 280/5 in their 30 overs — powered by a trio of unbeaten half-centuries from Adam Ngulungu (50* off 31), Troy Shilder (57* off 39), and Kellan Neer (52* off 33). Extras played their part too, with 34 runs gifted by SWCC. The run rate never dipped below 9, and the scoreboard pressure proved too much for the visitors. In reply, SWCC U13 battled gamely but were stifled by Victoria’s disciplined bowling. Abdu Shakur Sallie was the standout, claiming 3/13 in his 5 overs, while Kellan Neer added 2 wickets to his all-round display. Despite a 40 from Skye Hendricksen and 35 from Juandre Vermaak, SWCC closed on 150/5 — well short of the target.
🏏 Batting highlight: Kellan Neer’s 52* (33) included 7 boundaries and 3 sixes, capping a dominant team batting display.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Abdu Shakur Sallie’s 3/13 broke the back of SWCC’s top order and set the tone for a clinical defence.
Victoria U15s put in a composed all-round performance at the Bevcan Sports Complex to secure a 64-run victory over Cravenby. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Victoria found themselves in early trouble before Abubakar Manual steadied the ship with a superb maiden half-century, scoring 51 off 41 balls. He was well supported by skipper Zarra Begg, who added a brisk 30 from just 16 deliveries, helping the team post a competitive 138/6 in their 20 overs. In response, Cravenby showed intent with the bat but were undone by Victoria’s disciplined bowling. Ilyaas Ryklief led the charge with a career-best 4/30 from his full quota, while Akshay Kallan chipped in with a sharp 2 wickets for just 2 runs in his single over.
🏏 Batting highlight: Abubakar Manual’s maiden 51 (41) rescued the innings and laid the foundation for a defendable total.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Ilyaas Ryklief’s 4/30 broke the back of Cravenby’s chase and sealed the win for Victoria.
Victoria CC U16 posted a commanding 177/6 in their 20 overs, with Ziyaad Adams leading the charge with a blistering 56 off 30 balls, including five sixes. Hamzah Esau added a fluent 45 (33), and the team benefited from 25 extras to keep the scoreboard ticking. Milnerton’s bowlers had moments — Eli George picked up 3/16 — but couldn’t contain the momentum. In reply, Milnerton struggled to build partnerships. CJ Luck top-scored with 19 (34), but wickets fell steadily, and they were bowled out for 98 in 18.3 overs. Victoria’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Uthmaan Ebrahim, Amos Hermanus, and Michael Smith each claiming two wickets, backed by sharp fielding and tight lines.
• 🏏 Batting highlight: Ziyaad Adams smashed 56 (30), accelerating the innings with five sixes and a strike rate of 186.7.
• 🎯 Bowling highlight: Uthmaan Ebrahim’s 2/8 included a stumping and a key middle-order breakthrough.