Vryheid Cricket Club – Gladiators vanquished by unstoppable Mr X
This coming Saturday sees the start of the business league at Cecil Emmett. There are still spots open for teams to enter. Dean Aitken is the contact person and can be called on 082 766 4001.
Airborne: Mr X's Miguel Machado dives for an attempt at a catch off of his own bowling in Sunday's match between Mr X and Gladiators.
THE last Kingsmead Mynahs 30 over match was played on Saturday at Cecil Emmett Park.
Wicket Wasps won the toss and batted first against Dumbe. The Dumbe bowlers bowled well and restricted Wicket Wasps to 111 all out in the 21st over, the pick of the bowlers being Loubser Theron (4-0-13-3) and Leon Solms (4-0-18-3). The highest run scorers for Wicket Wasps were Triztian Nel (52) and Andrè Ellis (25).
Wicketkeeper for Mr X, Duvan Grobbelaar, celebrates the fall of Jason Boardman’s wicket.
Dumbe made hard work of chasing the target, losing wickets regularly, but a well controlled 39 not out from Leon Solms saw them home in the 19th over for the loss of 8 wickets. Juan Freyer also contributed with 21 runs. Best bowling for Wicket Wasps came from Shane Pennington (6-1-26-4) and PJ du Toit (3-0-17-2). Dumbe won the match by 2 wickets.
The final log standings for the Kingsmead Mynahs Trophy are as follows: 1st – Mr X, 2nd – Dumbe, 3rd – Wicket Wasps and Gladiators in 4th spot.
Airborne: Mr X’s Miguel Machado dives for an attempt at a catch off of his own bowling in Sunday’s match between Mr X and Gladiators.
On Sunday the first Kennedy Cup 40 over match was played between Mr X and Gladiators at Cecil Emmett. Mr X won the toss and batted first and, after the allotted overs, scored an impressive 296/4. Miguel Machado was once again in the runs scoring a fine 110, Marco Vosloo also batted well and scored 70 runs. Best of the bowlers for Gladiators were Joshua Stoltenkamp (5-1-34-1) and Thulani Zondo (8-0-57-1).
Mr X’s Marco Vosloo takes a great catch, which was disallowed due to a bowling irregularity, leaving Spasihle from the Gladiators safe to face another over.
In batting, the Gladiators came up against economical bowling from Mr X and scored 120 all out in the 38th over with brothers, Brayn (39) and Andrew Vorster (16), top scoring. Best bowling figures for Mr X came from Gavin Bosman (6-1-8-3) and Miguel Machado (5-1-11-2). Mr X won by 186 runs.
This coming Saturday sees the start of the business league at Cecil Emmett. There are still spots open for teams to enter. Dean Aitken is the contact person and can be called on 082 766 4001.
After his catch was disallowed, Vosloo settles the score, taking the wicket of Gladiator, Spasihle, by bowling him out.
The Kennedy cup continues on Sunday, with Wicket Wasps playing Gladiators at Cecil Emmett and Mr X travelling to Dumbe. Games start at 10:30am on Sunday. Braai facilities are available, so bring the family and enjoy a day next to the field.
Local aviators, Rob Burns (left) and Paul Coetser wtih Sibusiso Ketwa and his colleague, Paballo Makgato, both officials from the Directorate of Civil Aviatio
Rob Streak rushing to the start.
Jurie Engelbrecht and Brett Meyer
Brett Meyer
Carel Vermeulen
Carel Vermeulen, Lionel Shawe, Brett Meyer and Coenie Munro.
Brett Meyer
Carel Vermeulen.
Coenie Munro
Walter du Plessis.
Jurie Engelbrecht.
Marc Bradbury.
This golfer thought we were only joking when he asked that his photo be taken….
Corrie Marais, Antoinette van Aswegen, Lettie Sonnekus, Sarie de Beer and Louise Reyneke.
Corrie O’ Neill with Hettie du Preez and ‘Toetoes’ Erasmus.
Anna van der Merwe, Sue MacMaster and Nelia Steenekamp.
Sonette van der Merwe, Hester Potgieter and little Mia and Emily van der Merwe.
Dawie and Karin Viljoen.
Audrey Menelaou with former Egoli actress, Natasha Tosen (who now lives in Dundee and will play a leading role in the upcoming film, Spykerspruit, that is to filmed in Glencoe) and Tathum Tosen.
Jeanette Kok of PK’s Restaurant next to a loaded table of snacks!
Filmmaker, Hendrik Berg and Mariette Berg.
Carlo warming up.
Irene and Siegfried Haschke.
Walter Böher and Robert Tschirpig.
Sydney Brown and Elsa Steenakamp.
Bernhard Brummer and Harold ‘Bokum’.
Sarah and Des Kenyon.
Edwin Meyer.
Ronnie Nuss and Val Kock.
Karin Meyer and Val Kock.
Angelina Motshekga – national education minister.
Teenagers can be very sensitive, and it is important to take note of any irregular emotional changes they go through. PHOTO: Pixabay
The Pump Smith team won the Mining Corporate Day: Willie Maritz, Dolly Bradbury (representing the Country Club), Danie van Mollendorff, Louis Steenkamp and Jacques Bierbaum.
Enjoying the night: Koos and Carel Vermeulen, Koos and Candice Peacok.
Amadambi team finished third.
Rob Streak’s team came fourth.
The Sandvik team who graciously sacrificed their second place prizes: Hendrik van den Berg, Willem Smith, Renier Prinsloo and Louis van Wyk.
The winning national police darts team from the left: Abraham Draai (WC), Danny Daniels (WC), John Ince (KZN), Keifer Buys (FS), Rakesh Jugwanth (GP) and Aveen Jagath (KZN).
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The flattened taxi which rolled into a train’s path after veering off the road near Shaka’s Kraal. PIC: Robert Mckenzie
Beautiful judges made the hard decisions: From left to right: Kuveshni Kalicharan, Ashley Rose Viljoen and Belinda Robson.
Amira Ramjoo looked stunning as always.
Alzanne Bernard came all the way from Greytown to wow the crowd.
Pretty in pink is Kalay Govender.
Shakira looked gorgeus in peach.
Nikita Salek pretty in Purple.
Mercia Papazahrius wowed scooped double titles as Miss Endumeni and as Queen of her category.
Frankie brought grace to swag.
Karishma Maharaj rocked the smart casual.
Krissy Saayman looked sassy in red.
And the best dressed award went to… Rista Van Rooyen
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