While rugby was in the air on Saturday – in the form of the crucial Springboks/All Blacks World Cup semi-final – the men in white were keen to battle out in the middle at the cricket Oval.
The game was between the Farmers – boasting a mix of experienced and young talent – and the competitive Paki Lions side. Farmers – whose players were eager to finish their match before the rugby kick-off at 5pm – batted first and made only 126 in their 30 overs. Wickets fell regularly as the Lions applied pressure and were eager to appeal for virtually every ball bowled.
It wasonly veteran, Braam Cronje, who kept his head while wickets tumbled around him and he made an important 51. In reply, the Lions easily surpassed the 126 with only one wicket down. Farouk top scored with 58, not out, and Adeel made 40 not out.