Shock defeat for George against Knysna

GARDEN ROUTE CRICKET NEWS - Knysna Cavaliers shocked George while Union Stars is still leading the SWD Premier Cricket League after last Saturday's club matches.

Knysna Cavaliers (163 all out), with a 36-runs victory against George (127 all out), kept their hopes alive for a place in the play-off match thanks to a match-winning all-round performance by Francois Bonthuys, who excelled with both bat (60) and ball (3/19).

Union Stars (85/4), with a bonus point 6-wicket victory against Harlequins (82 all out), cemented their position at the top of the Premier League log position.

Dillan Nuys (4/20) and Reagon Rhode (3/9) were the bowling heroes for Union Stars.

Pioneers (115/6 ), with a 4-wicket bonus point victory over Mossel Bay (111 all out), moved to the fourth place on the log and are still in for a chance to reach the play-offs.

On Sunday, Union Stars (175 all out) defeated Ramblers (125 all out) by 50 runs.

Summarised score card for George vs Knysna Cavaliers

Knysna Cavaliers beat George by 36 runs:

KNYSNA CAVALIERS 163 all out (Francois Bonthuys 60, Trevano Thorne 29, Grant Simpson 3/19, Jaco Fourie 2/43). GEORGE (127 all out) (Gary Wagner 38*, Louis Droomer 26, Jean Pierre Ellis 4/18, Francois Bonthuys 3/19, Blake Linder 2/22).

Grant Simpson took 3/19 for George against Knysna Cavaliers.