Freedom Buthelezi, for Mr X, was brutal with the bat, ferociously dismantling the Wasps' bowling attack and racking up runs.
THE Gladiators traveled to Dumbe last Sunday for one of the two Kennedy Cup matches that were played.
Dumbe won the toss and batted first in this well spirited game. They amassed 270/5 in their allotted 40 overs with Leon Solms scoring a run a ball 93 and Loubser Theron chipping in with a good 58. For the Gladiators, Thulani Zondo (8-0-39-2) and Sphah Nkosi (8-0-56-1) were the best amongst the wicket takers.
In batting, the Gladiators came up against a fine spell of spin bowling from young Zane Holliday and were skittled out for 129. Zane ended with impressive bowling figures of 7-3-11-6. Alwyn Carstens also bowled well and returned with figures of 5-0-29-3. Freddy Stoltenkamp (33) and Andrew Vorster (27) were the top run scorers for the Gladiators. Dumbe won the match by 141 runs.
At Cecil Emmett, Wicket Wasps batted first against Mr X and were bowled out for 203 in the 31st over. Tiaan Naude’ (76) and Juan Booyens (53) batted well for the Wicket Wasps. For the second time on Sunday a spinner impressed. Matthew Stride claimed 7 scalps for 25 runs in his 7 overs. Mr X paced the run chase well and reached the target in the 34th over for the loss of 6 wickets. Freedom Buthelezi (40 not out) and Duvan Grobelaar (32) were the main contributors with the bat. Best bowling figures for Wicket Wasps were Tiaan Naudè (8-1-30-3) and Andrew Brooks (6-0-28-1). Mr X won the match by 4 wickets.
This coming Sunday Wicket Wasps travel to Dumbe and Gladiators play Mr X at Cecil Emmett starting at 10:30am.
Graham Grey and Ruben Kenchenten.
Sandy Hesom preparing the meat.
Gareth Gribben next to Joe Mitchell’s 1967 Renault.
Mike and Ruben Kenchenten getting their handys dirty…
The Wheel Inn in Glencoe.
A 1920 Lister engine used on a Free State farm on a sheep shearing machine that the farmer could not get to work so he handed it over to Sandy Hesom. Sandy and Graham fiddled around and guess what? It is running still…
Rhinos from Dundee who took honours in the Orange Grove tournament in Newcastle.
Gertrud Bohmer, last week turned a remarkable 98! What a milestone. She is seen with her daughters Ursula, Margarete and Karin.
Mariska and Carolyne eagerly try on the wonderful Sh’zen products that were on show.
The display featured an assortment of products.
The products catered for every need, be it foot care, beauty products and even bath products.
Mariet Coetzee, the Sh’zen Consultant teamed up with Amelia Hepple show what a vast range of products Sh’zen has to offer.
The dynamic Sh’Zenamic team.
Alex Dannhauser takes a wiff at the sweet smelling bath salts.
Many shoppers stop buy to shop, chit chat and try the yummy eats.
