Consolation win for Sezela cricket
The team gained some valuable experience against strong opponents.
Sezela Cricket Club finally chalked up their first win in the Southern KZN Autumn 100, with a swashbuckling half century from Tyrone Olivier seeing them secure the victory against Crusaders CC.
It was a bit of a rough campaign, with the team losing four out of their five games, but the level has been a bit higher than last season, playing against some Division 1 teams.
They have lost their opening four games, against some tough opposition, but this isn’t to say they haven’t played some exciting and entertaining cricket along the way.
There were substantial contributions from various players, as expected, but the bowling of Keegan Wallis during the tournament made former Aussie great Glenn McGrath look expensive.
And he’s made some runs as well, entering the category of genuine all-rounder, or is it a bit soon?
Whatever the case, the Sezela team plays in a fun fashion, exhibiting much flair and while they missed out on the knockout stage, will be eagerly anticipating the Winter League which starts on June 21.
RESULTS
* Sezela vs Trophy Fighters on April 26:
Trophy Fighters 132-8 (100).
Joshua Hendey 3-11 (3), Travis van Niekerk 2-25 (3), Keegan Wallis 1-9 (2), Donovan Uys 1-11 (3).
Sezela 113-5 (100).
Travis van Niekerk 49* (37), Warrick Hendey 18 (26), Rick Hattingh 12 (13).
Lost by 19 runs.
* Sezela vs Port Edward Warriors on May 3:
Sezela 85-10 (84).
Keegan Wallis 16 (9), Angelo Scarpa 13 (14), Douglas Dunstan 10 (17).
Port Edward 87-0 (53).
Lost by 10 wickets.
* Sezela vs Vikings on May 3:
Vikings 189-6 (100).
Travis van Niekerk 2-33 (4), Angelo Scarpa 1-24 (3), Keegan Wallis 1-30 (4).
Sezela 135-5 (100).
Keegan Wallis 62 (42), Julian Rivetti 24 (15), Rick Hattingh 17 (21).
Lost by 54 runs.
* Sezela vs Port Shepstone CC on May 10:
Port Shepstone 140-1 (100). Angelo Scarpa 1-24 (3), Keegan Wallis 0-11 (4).
Sezela 116-8 (100).
Carl Shaw 35* (31), Travis van Niekerk 21 (11), Keegan Wallis 14 (8), Donovan Uys 14 (14).
Lost by 24 runs.
* Sezela vs Crusaders on May 10:
Crusaders 123-8 (100).
Donovan Uys 4-14 (4), Travis van Niekerk 2-18 (4), Keegan Wallis 1-10 (3), Julian Rivetti 1-28 (3).
Sezela 126-8 (83).
Tyrone Olivier 57 (24), Rick Hattingh 14 (13), Angelo Scarpa 13 (23).
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