MOSSEL BAY CRICKET NEWS - Mossel Bay (169/8) defeated Western Hope (110/9) by 57 runs in a match that was reduced after heavy fog caused bad light at the Van Riebeeck Stadium.
The home team recorded a 57-run bonus victory.
This victory will give Mossel Bay a slight advantage after the first round of the promotion/relegation play-offs. Toni Ferreira (66) was the batting hero for Mossel Bay, while Arno Moolman (3/15) and Henk Lourens (3/32) both bagged three wickets.
The Promotion League champion, Thembalethu (113 all out), caused a minor upset when they defeated Pacaltdorp United (101 all out) by 12 runs in a nailbiting contest.
Kamvalethu Feni (5/12) was the bowling hero for Thembalethu, while Ruall de Reuck (6/28) also made an impressive contribution for Pacaltsdorp with the ball.
The summarised score cards are:
Mossel Bay vs Western Hope
Mossel Bay 168/8 (37.2): Toni Ferreira 66, Jacques Budricks 27, Damion Esau 3/21, Franklin Stuurman 3/28.
Western Hope 110/9 (31.5): Jaydrian Plaatjies 42*, Welton Verlaat 21, Arno Moolman 3/15, Henk Lourens 3/32, Jacques Budricks 2/20.
Mossel Bay won by 57 runs.
Thembalethu vs Pacaltsdorp United
Thembalethu 113 all out: Andrew Jantjies 29, Ruall de Reuck 6/28, Ricardo Majolla 2/21.
Pacaltsdorp United 102 all out: Robin Hector 37*, Kamvalethu Feni 5/12, Anoxolo Khitshini 2/22.
Thembalethu won by 11 runs.
In this weekend's fixtures Mossel Bay will take on Thembalethu while Western Hope will host Pacaltsdorp at Bridgton.
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