Victoria U10s elected to bat first and posted 86-9 in their 25 overs, with Blake Adams anchoring the innings with a patient 10* off 51 balls. He was supported by Blake Assam (7* off 19) and a brisk cameo from Bryce Assam (4 off 2), but the innings struggled for momentum amid tight bowling and three runouts. Ayyoob Cassiem was the standout with the ball, delivering a devastating spell of 3-2 from 3 overs, while Jihad Adams chipped in with 2-13. OCC’s bowlers collectively conceded 59 extras, including 38 wides and 18 no-balls, which padded Victoria’s total.
OCC’s reply was swift and clinical. Zeke Khatib blazed 42* off just 19 balls, including 5 boundaries and 2 sixes, while Ayyoob Cassiem added 17* off 16 before retiring hurt. The pair raced to 87-0 in just 7 overs, sealing a dominant 10-wicket win.
🏏 Batting highlight: Zeke Khatib’s explosive 42* off 19 balls broke the back of the chase early.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Ayyoob Cassiem’s 3-2 was a masterclass in control and wicket-taking efficiency
Victoria U11 posted a respectable 133-4 after choosing to bat first at Westcliff. The innings was anchored by a superb 64 off 58 balls from Naron, who struck 7 boundaries and a six in a fluent knock. He shared a vital partnership with Connor, who held firm with a patient 32* off 67 balls. Qoyan chipped in with a brisk 10 off 9, but early wickets and a slow start meant Victoria couldn’t fully capitalize. Zian Kirsten led the Bellville attack with 2-14 from his 6 overs, while Janco Van Der Heever and Neil Butterworth each claimed a wicket.
Bellville’s reply was commanding. Despite losing an early wicket, Zian Kirsten returned to dominate with the bat, smashing an unbeaten 61 off 52 balls, including 8 fours and a six. He was well supported by Logan Genade, who compiled a composed 32* off 35 deliveries. The pair guided Bellville to 134-1 in just 16.3 overs, sealing a comfortable 9-wicket win.
🏏 Batting highlight: Naron’s 64 off 58 was a standout innings, combining power and poise to lift Victoria.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Zian Kirsten’s 2-14 up front set the tone for Bellville’s disciplined bowling effort
Saints U13 opted to bat first at Chucker Road but were bundled out for 78 in 24.5 overs. The innings was derailed early by Suhail, who ripped through the top order with 3-18, including two clean bowled dismissals. Eli added pressure with 2-6, while Aiden chipped in with a sharp 1-1. Saints struggled to build partnerships, with only Alex Davids (11* off 29) and Colby Groenewald (11 off 42) showing resistance. Extras accounted for nearly half the total, with 31 runs conceded through wides, no-balls, and byes.
Victoria’s chase was brisk and clinical. Kellan led the way with a fluent 28* off 25 balls, including 4 boundaries and a six, while Waheed added a composed 12* off 12 to seal the win in just 12 overs. Jordan Pitts was the lone bright spot for Saints, claiming all three wickets with figures of 3-30.
🏏 Batting highlight: Kellen’s 28* off 25 balls anchored Victoria’s chase with flair and control.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Sohail’s 3-18 broke Saints’ backbone and set the tone for Victoria’s win.
Victoria U15 delivered a dominant performance, racking up a mammoth 283 in just 28.3 overs after electing to bat. Tatum Schilder led the charge with a fluent 60 off 51 balls, striking 10 boundaries and a six. He was well supported by Azam Saiet (43 off 22) and Uthmaan Begg (30 off 36), while Hamza Esau and Christopher Jonas both added brisk 25s. The innings was turbocharged by 50 extras, including 30 wides and 7 no-balls, as Tygerberg’s bowlers struggled for control. Callan De Bruyn (3-30) and Kayden Louw (3-60) were the pick of the bowlers, but Victoria’s aggressive intent proved overwhelming.
In reply, Tygerberg HS were bowled out for 129 in 27.1 overs. Callan De Bruyn top-scored with 32 off 39, and Xavier Adams added 21, but the chase never gained traction. Marshallino Lukas (3-19) and Amos Hermanus (3-21) ripped through the middle and lower order, while Azam Saiet backed up his batting with 2-20. Victoria’s bowlers shared the workload efficiently, maintaining pressure throughout.
🏏 Batting highlight: Tatum Schilder’s 60 anchored the innings and set the tone for Victoria’s explosive total.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Marshallino Lukas’ 3-19 broke the back of Tygerberg’s chase with pace and precision.
Victoria U14 Smashes won the toss and made full use of the Chukker Road pitch, piling on a formidable 214-2 in their 20 overs. Hamzah Esau was unstoppable, blasting 90* off just 51 balls with 12 boundaries and a six. He was well supported by Milton Posthumus, who hammered 45* off 20 balls, including 2 sixes. Tatum Schilder set the tone with a fluent 55 off 41 before being run out. Saints’ bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, conceding 19 extras and failing to break the momentum.
In reply, Saints U14 Smashes were bundled out for 62 in 16.3 overs. Wahid Esau led the demolition with a fiery spell of 4-11 from 4 overs, including two maidens. Suhail Abdullah chipped in with 2-22, while Uthmaan Ebrahim and Taahir Deshmook each claimed a wicket. Saints never recovered from an early collapse, with only Jordan Pitts (23 off 27) offering resistance. The rest of the lineup fell cheaply, with five batters dismissed for ducks.
🏏 Batting highlight: Hamzah Esau’s 90* off 51 was a masterclass in controlled aggression.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Wahid Esau’s 4-11 tore through Saints’ top order and sealed the win early.