Cricket | Pacaltsdorp United Retain T20 Knock-out Title

Pacaltsdorp United,on Sunday, retained the Six Gun Grill SWD T20 knock-out title after a comprehensive 9 wicket victory against Mossel Bay.

The challengers, Mossel Bay, who were put into bat had a good start but could not capitalized and was restricted to 109/9 in their allotted 20 overs thanks to tight bowling from Grant Simpson (2/23), Anoxolo Kitshini (2/18) and Liyabona Malife (2/21).

Pacaltsdorp easily chased down the winning target and responded with 112/9 after only 9.5 overs for an easy 9 wicket victory.  Askin Louw (36* from 26 balls; 5x4) and George van Heerden (51* from 17 balls; 7x1, 1x4) were destructive with the bat.  They received good support from Bradley Carolus (23).

SEMI-FINALS

Mossel Bay, a promotion league club, has caused another upset as they become the first promotion league team to advance to the final after a thrilling 6 wicket defeat against Plett Pioneers.

Pioneers, who batted first posted a competitive 144/6 in their allotted 20 overs with Dandrick Moodien (39) the top scorer.  Kevin de Kock (3/34) and Zayed Jacobs (2/10) were the pick of the bowlers for Mossel Bay.   Thanks to a brilliant run chase by Jacobs (67), Tony Ferreira (23) and Kevin de Kock (19) Mossel Bay surpassed the winning target 148/4 with an over to spare.

In the other semi-final - Pacaltsdorp United, recorded an easy 8 wicket victory against Knysna Cavaliers.  Cavaliers, batting first, was restricted to a modest 89 (all out). For Pacalsdorp Warren Bell excelled with figures of 5/22 (in four overs).

Pacaltsdorp United cruised to an easy 8 wicket victory thanks to contributions from Askin Louw (55* runs from 36 balls; 4x6, 6x4) and Warren Bell (22* runs from 25 balls; 1x6, 2x4).

The summarized score cards are:

SEMI-FINAL’S

Pacaltsdorp United vs Knysna Cavaliers

KNYSNA CAVALIERS 89 all out – 18 overs (Francois Bonthuys 19, Warren Bell 5/22) PACALTSDORP UNITED  90/2 – 13.1 overs (Askin Louw 55*, Warren Bell 22*) Pacaltsdorp United won by 8 wickets

Plett Pioneers vs Mossel Bay

PLETT PIONEERS 144/6 – 20 overs (Dandrick Moodien 39, Garth Bock 24, Kyle Jacobs 24, Zayed Jacobs 2/10, Kevin de Kock 3/34)  MOSSEL BAY 148/4 – 19 overs (Zayed Jacobs 67, Tony Ferreira 23, Kyle Jacobs 2/12) Mossel Bay won by 6 wickets

FINAL

Pacaltsdorp United vs Mossel Bay

MOSSEL BAY 109/9 – 20 overs (Hanlo Nel 21, Tyron John 20, Grant Simpson 2/23, Anoxolo Kitshini 2/18, Liyabona Malife 2/21) PACALTSDORP UNITED 112/9 – 9.5 overs (Askin Louw 36*, Bradley Carolus 23, George van Heerden 51*) Pacaltsdorp United won by 9 wickets

The victorious team of Pacaltsdorp United after winning the Six Gun Grill SWD T20 title for the second consecutive season is:

Back Row:  George van Heerden, Grant Simpson, Randy Wesso, Gert Swart, Francois Swart, Anoxolo Khitshini and Pieter Stuurman,

Middle Row:  Micheal Eksteen (President SWD Cricket), Robin Hector, Warren Bell, Askin Louw, Leroy Hector (President Pacaltsdorp United CC), Aaaron Opperman and Liyabona Malife

Front Row:  Desmond Pyler (Team Manager), Bradley Carolus, Leroi Bredenkamp (Captain), Ricardo Majolla, Matthew Thorne, Kurt Botha and Enathi Kitshini

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