Victoria’s batting lineup struggled to build momentum, finishing 39 all out in 19.3 overs. Blake Assam top-scored with 4 off 13 balls, while contributions from Daniel Jacobs and Bryce Assam were not enough to sustain the chase.
Edgemead’s bowlers applied relentless pressure: Benjamin Vermaak (2-12), Piriyan Morganadass (1-3), Yaqeen Parker (1-3), and Luke Le Roux (1-7) dismantled the innings. Runouts from Gabe Carstens, Kai Du Plessis, and Luke Le Roux further dented Victoria’s hopes.
Earlier, Victoria’s bowlers had restricted Edgemead to 63-8, with Kiara Smith (2-11) and Blake Assam (2-8) leading the attack, supported by Zach Naude’s perfect over. Despite this disciplined effort, the batting collapse handed Edgemead a 24-run victory.
🏏 Batting highlight: Blake Assam’s 4 off 13 balls was the top score in a tough chase.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Kiara Smith’s 2-11 showcased control and accuracy, keeping Edgemead under pressure.
Victoria U11 batted first after winning the toss, posting 178‑3 in their 25 overs. Sameer Deshmook retired hurt with a composed 51 (56 balls, 8 fours), while Naron retired hurt after a blistering 55 off 31 balls. Contributions from Evan Howard (8*) and Luke Hendrickse (6) added to the total, boosted by 49 extras. Primrose’s bowlers struck through Haamid Kamaldien (2‑0‑3‑1) and M Zaidh Adams (3‑0‑18‑1). Fall of wickets: 42‑1, 132‑2, 165‑3.
Primrose CC U11 were bowled out for 75 in 16.5 overs. Esa Fisher top‑scored with 20, but wickets fell regularly. Victoria’s attack was ruthless: Aamir Tailor 2‑2, Elijah Parks 2‑3, and Sam English 2‑5 dismantled the batting order, supported by Joshua Louw (2‑0‑7‑1), Evan Howard (2‑0‑7‑1), and Naron Reid (0.5‑0‑2‑1). Fall of wickets: 0‑1, 3‑2, 9‑3, 20‑4, 22‑5, 28‑6, 64‑7, 66‑8, 70‑9, 75‑10.
🏏 Batting highlight: Lyron’s explosive 55 off 31 balls set the tone.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Sam English’s 2‑5 capped a disciplined team effort.
Milnerton U12 batted first, posting 152‑3 in their 25 overs. Matthew A struck 49 off 57 balls, Jake anchored with 40* off 53, and Matthew Bester added 17* off 14. Extras contributed 36. Victoria’s standout bowler was Luca Lewis, who claimed 3‑27. Fall of wickets: 35‑1, 43‑2, 109‑3.
Victoria U12 replied with 107 all out in 21.3 overs. Connor Durrell top‑scored with 28 off 21 balls, Matthew Richards added 25 off 18, and Muneer Gani finished unbeaten on 17. However, wickets fell regularly: Elias Salie (1‑1), Aiden Cay (4‑2), Yaqeen Ebrahim (5‑3), AJ Matthys (30‑4), Connor Durrell (46‑5), Imran Babba (69‑6), Luca Lewis (72‑7), Matthew Richards (97‑8), Adam Jansen (99‑9), Israel Ruiter (107‑10). Milnerton’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Evan 1‑9, Daniel Beer 1‑11, Reece 1‑12, Matthew Bester 1‑8, and Robert 1‑6 among the wicket‑takers.
🏏 Batting highlight: Matthew A’s composed 49 set the tone for Milnerton’s innings.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Luca Lewis’ 3‑27 kept Victoria under pressure throughout.
Victoria CC batted first after Edgemead chose to bowl, posting 195‑9 in 28 overs. Eesa Davis was outstanding with 107* off 93 balls, supported by Fayaaz Davids (19). Edgemead’s bowlers kept pressure on, with Riaz Ahmed Sirkot (3‑29) and Jaydon J Steyn (2‑42) striking regularly.
Edgemead CC U13 replied with 195‑5 in their full 30 overs. Riaz Ahmed Sirkot led the chase with 65 off 52 balls, while Jaydon J Steyn added 30. Victoria’s attack featured Utmaan Parker (2‑20) and Aariz Ali (1‑19), but Edgemead held firm to finish level.
Magnificent last over of uthmaan parker
Edgemead needing 1 run to win off the last Ball takes a super caught and bowl to tie the match for Victoria
🏏 Batting highlight: Eesa Davis’ commanding 107* anchored Victoria’s innings.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Riaz Ahmed Sirkot’s 3‑29 kept Victoria in check.
Draw – Victoria CC vs Edgemead CC U13 (scores level)
🏏 Victoria fall short in spirited chase against Milnerton
Milnerton set 140-4 in their 20 overs, built around Tristan Els’ composed 56 off 49 balls and Junaid Touffie’s lively 26. Victoria’s bowlers kept pressure through Abdu Shakur Sallie (1-16), Abu Hanifa Ahmed (1-19), and Wahid Essau (1-22), but extras (19) boosted Milnerton’s total.
Victoria’s reply was anchored by Taahir Deshmook’s 36 off 42 balls, supported by Farhaan Mohamed (20) and a quickfire 12 from Kellan Neer. Despite late resistance, wickets fell regularly, with Milnerton’s attack led by David Moller (1-18), Luke Wilson (1-22), and Daniel Davie (1-23). Runouts proved costly, stalling momentum as Victoria finished 124-8.
🏏 Batting highlight: Taahir Deshmook’s 36 anchored the innings and kept Victoria in the chase.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Abdu Shakur Sallie’s 1-16 provided early control, setting the tone for Victoria’s attack.
WPCC posted 94-5 in their 20 overs, anchored by B Roberts’ patient 35* off 61 balls and A Muller’s 25. Victoria’s bowlers kept the run rate in check, with Imraan Leith (1-10), Uthmaan Begg (1-13), and Micheal Smith (1-9) striking at key moments. Runouts from Imraan Leith and Ethan De Heer Kloots added further pressure.
Victoria’s reply was brisk and assured, reaching 98-4 in just 11.3 overs. Imraan Leith led the chase with 29 off 20 balls, supported by Hamza Esau’s composed 22* and Zarrar Begg’s quick 15*. Despite wickets from B Fisher (2-31), H Butler (1-26), and J Strydom (1-23), Victoria’s batting depth ensured a comfortable finish.
🏏 Batting highlight: Imraan Leith’s fluent 29 off 20 balls set the tone for the chase.
🎯 Bowling highlight: Micheal Smith’s tight spell of 1-9 in 2 overs kept WPCC under pressure.