GEORGE CRICKET NEWS - Pioneers Cricket Club (150/7) recorded a surprise 3-wickets victory against Pacaltsdorp United (148 all out) in a match that was played at Pacaltsdorp during the past weekend.
Brendon Louw (61) played a match-winning innings for the men from Plettenberg Bay while his SWD team mate, Neil Hornbuckle, scored 46 for Pacaltsdorp.
Carlos Koeberg (3/36) was the outstanding bowler for Pioneers.
In the Bridgton derby Union Stars (87/6) was too strong for Western Hope (84 all out) and won by 4 wickets. SWD bowler Hershell America (4/25) was the top performer for Union Stars with the ball, while Pieter Stuurman played a vital knock on 31*.
Union Stars reached the winning target in the 18th over to secure a bonus point.
The summarised score cards are:
WESTERN HOPE 84 all out (Charles Williamse 32, Hershelle Amerika 4/25, Rushaan McGregor 2/21, Anver Venter 2/37). UNION STARS 87/6 (Pieter Stuurman 31*, Damain Esau 4/47).
- Union Stars won by 4 wickets.
PACALTSDORP UNITED 148 (Niel Hornbuckle 46, Carlos Koeberg 3/36, Claude Terblanche 2/9, Anschwijl Windvogel 2/29). PIONEERS 150/7 (Brendon Louw 61, Ferdi Heuer 25, Neil Hornbuckle 2/29).
- Pioneers won by 3 wickets.
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