In a clash of the only two undefeated teams in the tournament, NWU came through as the victor to keep their spotless record with a 8 wicket win.

NWU’s Janneman Malan was once again on the top of his game with a superb 60 (46) to set up the victory. Ruan Haasbroek and Jean Bredenkamp smartly sent NWU over the line with a well-constructed 50 run unbeaten partnership to reach their victory target of 151/2. Earlier UJ put on a score of 148/9.

UJ batted first and were soon in trouble at 16/3 as opening bowlers, Jovaun van Wyngaardt (2/25) and Sean du Plooy (1/14) made a purposeful start with the ball.

The impressive Ryan Rickelton with 59 (44) and Juan Landsberg 44 (25) steadied the UJ innings with brilliant 76-run partnership under massive pressure.

NWU though found their way back with Ruan Haasbroek getting the crucial wicket of Landsberg caught at mid-off by Dyllan Matthews. This parked a batting collapse, as brilliant fielding from Katle Leokaoke and Julian Soutter saw Tristan Blackie-Roden (1) and Michael Mahlaba (0) both run out.

Rickelton did his outmost at the end as he hit a defiant half century to take UJ to 148/9.

In the end NWU’s calculated batting was too much for UJ to handle as the home side keep their unbeaten run after four days of Varsity Cricket action.

Photos: Wouter Pienaar