Kwa-Thema – Kwa-Thema Cricket Club’s (KTCC) U13s have been crowned the Easterns U13 Schools Champions after a superb five-wicket victory over Rynfield Primary.

Rynfield U13 won the toss and batted first, posting a competitive 129/9 in their allotted overs. The KTCC bowlers showed great discipline to restrict them.

In reply, KTCC showed character, composure and champion spirit while chasing down the target with 130/5 to seal the championship.

The club’s secretary, Thami Mathibe shared that the star of the final was Siphesihle Nkwanyana, who played a match-winning knock of 55 not out, steering his team home and delivering a wonderful victory for Kwa-Thema.

“This triumph is more than just a trophy. It is proof that grassroots development in Kwa-Thema is bearing fruit. Congratulations to the KTCC U13 for being the champions of the Easterns Schools U13 Championship,” said Mathibe.

He added that the club has made the Kwa-Thema community proud. Mathibe also expressed that Kwa-Thema will produce the next Themba Bavuma and international stars.

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