A dashing century by Jordan Hermann on the opening day of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Under-19 Franchise Cubs Week helped the Momentum Multiply Titans surge to a 94-run victory over the VKB Knights in Stellenbosch on Wednesday. Hermann, who already made a name for himself on the cricket field as a schoolboy at Hoërskool Waterkloof, is one of the Titans’ opening batsmen in the Cubs Week. The left-hander blasted four sixes and 12 fours in a fine innings of 139 off 154 balls as the Centurion-based franchise made a bright start to the 14^th edition of the tournament, which is being staged in a bio-secure environment (BSE) at the University of Stellenbosch. There were also wins for the Six Gun Grill Cape Cobras and the Imperial Lions in what is the first national tournament being played in adherence with Covid-19 protocols. The biggest star of the day, however, was Hermann after his explosive innings helped the Titans amass an impressive 267 for six after winning the toss and batting at Maties C Field. The opener held his side together by being in the middle for 48.3 overs, with support coming via Ryan Maxi (46) and Hardus Coetzer (26*). Reeza Alexander initially helped the Central Franchise make a good fight with the reply thanks to his 56 off 67 balls (8 fours, 1 six). But he lacked any decent support as wickets tumbled around him. Coetzer completed a strong all-round game by being the chief destroyer with three for 21 – the Knights bowled out for173. The tournament is the foundation of the Talent Acceleration Programme (TAP) and all the players competing have a chance to be selected in the SA Under-19 squad that is due to be announced shortly after its conclusion.   FIXTURES  Thursday, 04 February 2021  Imperial Lions vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins at Maties D Field, Stellenbosch Momentum Multiply Titans vs Six Gun Grill Cape Cobras at Tassies Oval, Stellenbosch Warriors vs VKB Knights at Coetzenburg Oval, Stellenbosch Friday, 05 February 2021  Imperial Lions vs VKB Knights at Coetzenburg Oval, Stellenbosch Momentum Multiply Titans vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins at Tassies Oval, Stellenbosch Warriors vs Six Gun Grill Cape Cobras at Maties C Field, Stellenbosch    Saturday, 06 February 2021  Imperial Lions vs Six Gun Grill Cape Cobras at Tassies Oval, Stellenbosch Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs VKB Knights at Maties C Field, Stellenbosch Momentum Multiply Titans vs Warriors at Coetzenburg Oval, Stellenbosch Sunday, 07 February 2021   Final: 1^st vs 2^nd at Coetzenburg Oval, Stellenbosch 3^rd vs 4^th at Tassies Oval, Stellenbosch 5^th vs 6^th Maties D Field, Stellenbosch  

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