Old Parks cricket club crowned Black Widow T20 champions
Individual brilliance and team effort wins Old Parks Cricket Club the prestigious 2024/25 Black Widow T20 Premier League Championship.
Old Parks Cricket Club were crowned the 2024/25 Black Widow T20 Premier League champions in a captivating and nail-biting showdown against Khosa.
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The Black Widow T20 is a standout tournament that forms part of the regular Lions Club Premier League season, featuring 13 top-tier clubs.
The final, played at the iconic Wanderers Stadium, saw Old Parks being sent into bat after losing the toss. Their openers set the tone with a phenomenal stand of 177 runs. Team captain Charl du Toit led by example, smashing 70 runs off 38 balls, while the star of the day, and eventual Man of the Match, Ruan van der Schyff, delivered a breathtaking 128 runs off 65 balls. A quickfire cameo from Jarred Alder, who scored 22 runs off 10 balls, helped Old Parks post a formidable total of 230/2 in 20 overs.
With the ball, their attack stuck calmly to the game plan, executing it to perfection. Zander Coetzer led the charge with 3 wickets for just 20 runs, as they restricted Khosa to 170/6, sealing a comprehensive victory.
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Du Toit explained that, while the match featured some incredible individual performances, their triumph was only possible because of the collective effort, on and off the field.
Despite the season stretching out longer than usual, and a number of players heading overseas to play in England, their incredible squad depth allowed them to stay competitive throughout. “Reaching the final was a true team achievement. Special thanks must go to the many players who contributed throughout the campaign, even if they weren’t in the final. It was a memorable campaign – one marked, not just by on-field brilliance, but by the strength and unity of our entire squad and support system.”
He added that, from the start, they were backed by an outstanding coaching team – Richard Wood and Jethro Mawudzi – alongside a strong senior leadership group that continues to nurture and guide their young talent. “Our journey was also made easier thanks to the world-class facilities at Old Parks, maintained meticulously by our ground staff, who ensure we always have the best surfaces to train and compete on.”
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