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HARTENBOS NEWS - The Southern Cape Cricket Bash recently concluded its sixth edition, with another fantastic four days of junior cricket bringing together young players from across the region.
The bash, hosted by the High Performance Future Stars (HPFS) Cricket Academy, attracted players from Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, Oudtshoorn, Joubertina, George, Knysna and even Strand.
Six U11 teams and seven U13 teams, consisting of eight players each, battled it out at Laerskool Hartenbos from 24 to 27 September.
Matches were played over 10 overs per innings, creating an exciting and fast-paced format that gave young cricketers plenty of opportunities to bat, bowl and field.
Mini cricket
The youngest cricket stars were also given their opportunity to shine. The HPFSCricket Academy provided mini cricket coaching for players aged five to nine, followed by some fun mini-game time where the youngsters could put their skills to the test and experience the excitement of playing in a tournament.
After four days of competitive cricket, the U11 tournament was won by the Rising Stars team, while the Blanco Strikers were crowned the U13 champions.
The tournament also recognised individual performances, with five special awards presented to players who stood out during the bash.
U13 awards
- Best batter: Wihandré Nel from Blanco Primary School in George (326 runs in 8 innings, including 22 sixes and 28 fours)
- Best bowler: Wihandré Nel (9 wickets in 8 matches)
- Best fielder: Ziaan Broodryk from Wesbank Primary in Oudtshoorn (3 catches)
- Super striker: Wihandré Nel (207.6 runs per 100 balls faced)
- Most economical bowler: Jacques Kleyn from Blanco Primary (3.43 runs conceded per over).
U11 awards
- Best batter: Daniel Odendaal from Wesbank Primary (186 runs in 7 games)
- Best bowler: MC Matthee from Vuurvliegie Academy in Beaufort West (5 wickets in 7 games)
- Best fielder: Juvan Marx from Laerskool Hartenbos (4 catches in 6 games)
- Super striker: Aandré Gerber from George-Suid Primary (214,7 runs per 100 balls faced)
- Most economical bowler: Johan Swanepoel from Park Primary (2.5 runs conceded per over).
Mini cricket awards
- Best batter: Ryan Bekker (George)
- Best bowler: Christiaan Odendaal (Oudtshoorn)
- Best fielder: De La Rey Rademeyer (Joubertina)
The Southern Cape Cricket Bash takes place twice a year, in March and September. The aim is to provide young cricketers with an opportunity to gain valuable match experience, develop their skills and, most importantly, enjoy the game of cricket in a competitive but positive environment.
The academy thanked all the players, parents, coaches, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who contributed to making its sixth edition a success.
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