T20 Format
The senior cricket festival began with Union High School playing a warm-up T20 match against Daniel Pienaar on Wednesday, 8th January 2025. Union High won the toss and decided to field first. Daniel Pienaar scored 184 runs. In reply, Union High School tried to chase down the score but fell short, with Daniel Pienaar winning by 116 runs.
50 Over Format
Union High School won the toss and chose to bat first. They were bowled out for 100 runs. Victoria Park High School successfully chased down the target, winning the 50-over game by seven wickets.
Declaration Game
Union High School lost the toss, and DF Malherbe decided to bat first, scoring 82 runs in 28 overs. The standout bowler was Yaaseen Kazi, who took 4 wickets for 30 runs in 11 overs, maintaining an economy of 2.73. Well done, Yaaseen!
Union High School then needed to pass the target and set a new one for DF Malherbe. The team managed to score 176 runs, taking a lead of 94 runs. Richard Murray was the top scorer, contributing 75 runs—well done, Richard!
Union High School then required 5 wickets in two hours for an outright win. They succeeded, with Trystan Hulleman claiming the final wicket on the last ball of the day’s play.
45 Over Format
Union High School won the toss and chose to bat first. The 1st team demonstrated great character while batting against quality bowlers, accumulating 231 runs in 45 overs. The standout performer was Makukhanya De Beer, who scored 57 runs—well deserved!
Richard Murray and Makukhanya De Beer put together a solid 100-run partnership-excellent teamwork.
In the second innings, Union High School put in an all-out effort while fielding. The best bowling figures came from Yaseen Kazi, who bowled 9 overs, with 3 maidens, 15 runs, and 2 wickets.
