The Hoërskool Marais Viljoen (HMV) cricketers put on a strong performance at the Potchefstroom Gymnasium T20 Cricket Festival from October 9 to 12.
Players from various schools competed for the top spot.
HMV’s performance:
Match one: HMV vs Wesvalia: HMV batted first: 137/10 (19.1 innings). Wesvalia: 106/10 (19.3 innings). HMV won by 32 runs.
Standout batsmen:
• Rieshaeel Hashim: 38 (22);
• Zaim Hashim: 29 (27);
• John Booysen: 21 (19).
Standout bowlers:
• Zaim Hashim: Three wickets for 14 runs.
• Rieshaeel Hashim: Three wickets for four runs;
• RJ de Beer: One wicket for seven runs.
Match two: HMV vs Leeuwenhoff
HMV: 92/10 (19.1 overs) on a difficult pitch.
Leeuwenhoff: 84/8 (20 overs). HMV won by nine runs.
Standout batsmen:
• Jared Mentz: 21 (18);
• Zaim Hashim: 18 (22);
• John Booysen: 13 (12).
Standout bowlers:
• Zaim Hashim: Three wickets for 11 runs (four overs).
• Jacques Ferreira: One wicket for nine runs.
• Phathu Ndou: One wicket for 15 runs.
Match three: HMV vs Potchefstroom Gymnasium
Potch Gym: 126/8. HMV: 112/10. HMV lost by 15 runs.
Standout batsmen:
• Rieshaeel Hashim: 35 (32);
• John Booysen: 15 (15);
• Aron Craftsman: 15 (17).
Standout bowlers:
• RJ de Beer: Three wickets for nine runs;
• Daymian Coetzee: One wicket for 11 runs;
• Jacques Ferreira: One wicket for 14 runs.
Match four: HMV vs Hoërskool Klerksdorp (KHS)
KHS: 110/10 (19.4 overs). Goal rain-adjusted to 74 in 12 over. HMV: 75/2 (10.2 runs). HMV won by eight wickets.
Standout batsmen:
• Jacques Ferreira: 34* (31);
• Rieshaeel Hashim: 18* (11).
Standout bowlers:
• Daymian Coetzee: Four wickets for six runs;
• Phathu Ndou: One wicket for nine runs;
• Zaim Hashim: One wicket for 11 runs.
Match five: HMV vs Potch Volkies. Potch Volkies: 102/10 in 14.4. HMV: 103/3 in 16.5. HMV won by seven wickets.
Standout batsmen:
• Aron Craftsman: 36 (32);
• Juan Booysen: 16* (19);
• RJ de Beer: 12 (25).
Standout bowlers:
• Daymian Coetzee: Two wickets for five runs;
• Jacques Ferreira: Two wickets for five runs;
• Zaim Hashim: Two wickets for 13 runs.
Match six: HMV vs Monnas. Monnas: 88/9 in 20. Rain stopped the match, and the points were shared.
Standout bowlers:
• Jared Mentz: One wicket for two runs;
• Warrick Hood: Two wickets for seven runs;
• Evann Myburgh: Two wickets for 10 runs.
Match seven: HMV vs Kempton Park. Kempton Park: 87/10 in 14.2. HMV: 90/6 in 16.1. HMV won by four wickets.
Standout batsmen:
• Jared Mentz: 37* (38);
• Matthew Bothma: 24 (14).
Standout bowlers:
• Daymian Coetzee: Three wickets for 11 runs;
• Rieshaeel Hashim: Two wickets for eight runs;
• Warrick Hood: One wicket for 12 runs.
Final match: HMV vs Potchefstroom Gymnasium. Potch Gym: 111/9 in 20. HMV: 112/8 in 20. HMV won the T20 Cricket Festival for the first time.
Standout batsmen:
• Jared Mentz: 35* (31);
• Hendré Cilliers: 15 (18);
• Aron Craftsman: 15 (27).
Standout bowlers:
• Hendré Cilliers: Three wickets for eight runs;
• Rieshaeel Hashim: Two wickets for 14 runs;
• Zaim Hashim: Two wickets for 19 runs.
HMV had six wins, one loss and one draw.
Reacting to the win, HMV released a statement: “The cricket festival was not only challenging, but also full of excitement, team effort and excellent individual achievements. The team played two matches a day and earned their place in the final against the host. This is a proud moment for our players, coaches and school.”
