Springs Old Boys Cricket Club’s (SOB) ladies’ team defeated Vosloorus by 181 runs, thanks to an impressive batting performance by captain Lin Marie Jordaan on October 24.

Jordaan led by example, scoring an unbeaten 143 runs to help SOB set a target of 262 runs.

Nadine Visser took four wickets for eight runs in seven overs, including two maidens, while Micayla Croucamp claimed two wickets for 13 runs in seven overs, including one maiden.

Their bowling performances helped SOB dismantle the Vosloorus batting line-up and secure a victory.

The SOB first team faced neighbours Kwa-Thema on Saturday in a tightly contested match.

Batting first, SOB scored 200 runs in 30 overs. Neill Joubert top-scored with 81 off 88 balls, while Rickus Neethling added 67 off 53.

Keegan Koekemoer took four wickets for 26 runs in three overs, while Tebogo Gaduka claimed two wickets for 37 runs in five overs.

Kwa-Thema fought back, with Banele Nkosi scoring 56 runs off 32 balls to keep his team in contention. However, Kwa-Thema finished on 178 runs, giving SOB a 23-run victory.

Club chairperson Lionel Joubert congratulated the players on their performances.

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