Coetzer’s ton in vain as Titans lose against Cobras at Cubs Week
The Titans' youngsters suffered their first defeat on Thursday at the national Cubs Week in Stellenbosch, despite a fighting innings by the all-rounder, Hardus Coetzer.
A stunning century by Hardus Coetzer nearly pulled off the impossible for the Momentum Multiply Titans but was ultimately not enough as the Cape Cobras made it two wins from two on the second day of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Under-19 Franchise Cubs Week in Stellenbosch on Thursday.
The all-rounder, who earlier claimed two wickets, smashed five sixes and five fours in an unbeaten 102 off 95 balls, taking his side to within five runs of an unlikely 275-run chase before running out of partners.
The Cobras, though, were the big winners and they were set up via a strong total of 274 for seven at Tassies Oval.
Captain Daniel Smith (72 off 103 balls), Ethan Cunningham (53 off 80 balls) and Nicholas Keevy (64 off 63 balls) all hit half-centuries after the Cape side won the toss and batted.
Coetzer was the pick of the bowlers with two for 39, while Zeeshan Ismail collected two for 40.
The Titans’ reply was steady but went awry after they lost seven wickets with nearly 100 still to get – Michael Levitt proving to be the chief destroyer with 4/43 and Salmaan Ajam bagging three for 64.
But that was when Coetzer took over and single-handedly took the attack to the bowlers. He brought the equation right down to six runs from four balls, before perishing to Ajam and handing a thrilling win to the Cobras.
FIXTURES
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: 1st vs 2nd at Coetzenburg Oval, Stellenbosch
3rd vs 4th at Tassies Oval, Stellenbosch
5th vs 6th Maties D Field, Stellenbosch
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