GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Union Stars B retained the SWD Reserve League title on Saturday, 23 February, when they defeated George B by 175 runs in the final played at the NMU Madibaz campus in George.
Joviano Tock (66) and Anver Venter (50*) with the bat, together with Allan May (5/13) with the ball, were the heroes in this comprehensive victory. Union Stars posted a competitive 246/8 and thereafter dismissed George for only 71.
In terms of the new league structure that will be implemented in 2018/19, Union Stars B will now be promoted to the Promotion League.
The summarised score card is:
George B vs Union Stars B
Union Stars B 246/8 (50): Joviano Tock 66, Anver Venter 50*, Tyrique Wessels 45.
George B 71/10 (24): Allan May 5/13; Regan Rhoode 2/18.
Union Stars B won by 175 runs.
The Union Stars B team. Back Row: Chris Andries (executive member of the club), Mc Jason Goliath, Joviano Tock, Calvin Weyers (team manager), Romano John, Tyrese Karelse, Clifton Olivier, Ayabonga Ngondo, Anver Venter, Clarissa Stuurman (executive member of the club), Allan May, Lee Henry Meyer, Sheldon Eksteen and Pat Sambo (executive member of the club). Front Row: Yamkela Xakani, Keagan Gertse, Elridge Booysen (captain), Regan Rhoode and Tyrique Wessels.
Hannes van Niekerk, the captain of George B, with the runners-up trophy. On the right is Pieter Stuurman, the club cricket coordinator of SWD Cricket.
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