GEORGE NEWS - The third round of the Six Gun Grill SWD Premier League was contested on Saturday. All eyes will be on the two unbeaten log leaders that will lock horns this Saturday - defending champions Pacaltsdorp United and newly promoted Sussex.
Both Pacaltsdorp and Sussex recorded narrow victories on Saturday.
In a match that was shortened to 39 overs per team due to inclement weather conditions, Pacaltsdorp (167 all out) won by three runs against Harlequins Forces (164/8). For Pacaltsdorp, Enathi Kitshini (4/4) and Pieter Stuurman (53) were the standout players.
Sussex (167 all out) won by one wicket against Knysna Cavaliers (156/9) in a match that was reduced to 45 overs per team. The experienced Franco Geldenhuys contributed 49 for Sussex.
George (165 all out) recorded an important 23-runs victory away from home against Plett Pioneers (142 all out). De Wet Steyn (50) with a half century, together with Kelly Smuts (3/17), Ayabonga Antony (3/37) and Khwezi Gumede (3/37) were the heroes for George.
The match between Union Stars I and Union Stars II has been re-scheduled.
Pheko Moletsane batted a half century for Harlequins Forces in their match against Pacaltsdorp United.
Round three results
George beat Plett Pioneers by 23 runs: George 165 all out (42.2 overs) (De Wet Steyn 50, Werner Botha 24, Kyle Malgas 24, Wayne Oraai 3/31, Mbuyiseli Malanga 2/17, Sinovuyo Dali 2/28); Plett Pioneers 142 all out (39.2 overs) (Kyle Jacobs 37, Stefan May 23, Kelly Smuts 3/17, Ayabonga Antony 3/37, Kwezi Gumede 3/37).
Pacaltsdorp United beat Harlequins Forces by 3 runs: Pacaltsdorp United 167 all out (29.1 overs) (Pieter Stuurman 53, Matthew Thorne 38, Leroy Bredenkamp 23, Jermaine le Kay 4/27, Gavindino Pietersen 3/36); Harlequins Forces 164/8 (39 overs) Pheko Moletsane 50, Cameron Avontuur 42, Enathi Kitshini 4/4, Warren Bell 2/34, Grant Simpson 2/34).
Sussex beat Knysna Cavaliers by 1 wicket: Knysna Cavaliers 155/9 (45 overs) (Charl Francois Marias 25, Maurice White 22*, Jesse Lewis 3/28, Ravin Lee Kemmies 2/17, Keano Witbooi 2/6); Sussex 156/9 (38.2 overs) (Franco Geldenhuys 49, Dean Lewis 29, Irvin Campher 4/37, Trent Huisamen 2/10).
Union Stars I vs Union Stars II: Match re-scheduled.
Round four fixtures
A big clash is on the cards for Saturday when the two log leaders, Pacaltsdorp United and Sussex, will log heads in the Six Gun Grill SWD Premier League. The match will be played at D’Almeida Stadium in Mossel Bay.
Pieter Stuurman batted an impressive 53 runs for Pacaltsdorp United, who beat Harlequin Forces.
The complete list of fixtures for the weekend (home teams indicated first) is:
SATURDAY:
Premier League: Plett Pioneers vs Union Stars II, Sussex vs Pacaltsdorp United, Knysna Cavaliers vs George, Union Stars I vs Harlequins Forces
Promotion League: Ladismith vs Thembalethu, Mossel Bay vs Riversdale, New Dawn Park vs Ramblers
Reserve League: Division 1: Masakhane vs Union Stars B, Harlequins Forces C vs Western Hope, Pacaltsdorp United B vs Kranshoek Cobras, George B vs Kwanonqaba, Hartenbos vs Melkhoutfontein, Headliners vs Mayflower
SUNDAY:
Reserve League Division 1: Dysselsdorp vs Masakhane
Reserve League Division 2: Pirates United B vs Kranshoek Cobras B’ Plett Pioneers B vs Plett Pioneers C, Calitzdorp Young Stars A vs Western Hope B, Sussex B vs Sussex C, Harlequins Forces B vs Calitzdorp Young Stars B, Mossel Bay B vs Thembalethu B, Pacaltsdorp United C vs Knysna Cavaliers B, Ramblers ’ vs George D
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