GEORGE NEWS - Sussex delivered a knockout performance to outplay defending champions Pacaltsdorp United in the fourth-round clash of the Six Gun Grill SWD Premier League.
Despite some early wobbling at 55/5, Heath Richards steadied the innings with a game-changing century (100), partnering with the in-form Lindl Trim (62) to push Sussex to a competitive 231 all out on their home turf.
The visitors' chase never got off the mark, unravelling under the relentless bowling attack of Ravin Lee Kemmies, who claimed remarkable figures of 6/53.
Pacaltsdorp folded for a mere 124, handing Sussex a commanding 107-run victory. The bonus point secured in the win propelled Sussex to the top of the table.
Meanwhile, Union Stars lit up the scoreboard with a double victory, celebrating success on all fronts this weekend.
Union Stars I, at their home ground in Bridgton, posted 210 runs with Breyton Plaatjies contributing 79 before going on to dismiss their Oudtshoorn neighbours, Harlequins Forces, for 152 to record a 58 runs bonus point victory.
Union Stars II (132 all out), who travelled to Plettenberg Bay, outplayed Plett Pioneers (114 all out) for an 18 runs victory. For Union Stars II, their season campaigners, James Bruiners (5/35) and Marlin Masimela (4/29), were outstanding with the ball.
George (164/4) produced an excellent performance away from home as they chased down a competitive target against Knysna Cavaliers (153 all out). For George, Mark Andrianatos top-scored with 44.
Summarised scorecards
Sussex beat Pacaltsdorp United by 107 runs:
Sussex 231 all out (46.5 overs) (Heath Richards 100, Lindl Trim 62, Ruall de Reuck 21, Grant Simpson 3/46, Ricardo Majolla 2/37, Duren Felix 2/50, Enathi Kitshini 2/46)
Pacaltsdorp United 124 all out (30.1 overs) (Leroi Bredenkamp 35, Robin Hector 28*, Matthew Thorne 25, Ravin Lee Kemmies 6/53, Rowan Groenewald 3/10)
George beat Knysna Cavaliers by 6 wickets:
Knysna Cavaliers 163 all out (47.2 overs) (Keelan Gossayn 40, Charl Francois Marais 27, Hayden Sweet 23, PJ Carstens 4/24, Mark Adrianatos 2/28, Ayabonga Antony 2/33)
George 164/4 (43.1 overs) (Mark Adrianatos 44, Envor Windwaai 37, Werner Botha 23, Cobus Snyman 30*)
Breyton Plaatjies of Union Stars I batted for 79 runs against Harlequins Forces.
Union Stars I beat Harlequins Forces by 58 runs:
Union Stars I 210 all out (45 overs) (Breyton Plaatjies 79, Keanu Coerecius 29, Jean Heunis 22, Gavindinho Pietersen 6/25, Jemaine le Kay 2/37)
Harlequins Forces 152 all out (43.1 overs) (Clayton Manewille 26, Chedeon Fillies 20, Lee Henry Meyer 3/35, Jean Heunis 2/8, Grant Esau 2/11)
Union Stars II beat Plett Pioneers by 18 runs:
Union Stars II 132 all out (34.5 overs) (Keenan Arries 66, Sinovuyo Dali 3/39, Eden Tarentaal 3/28, Wayne Oraai 2/27, Renaldo van Rooyen 2/7)
Plett Pioneers 114 all out (29.4 overs) (Mark Vermeulen 59, James Bruiners 5/35, Merlin Masimela 4/29)
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