The Springs Old Boys premier side faced the Avion Cricket Club at Hoërskool Kempton Park fields on March 15, where they secured a win by 45 runs.

SOB won the toss and chose to bat first. A solid all-round batting performance saw the team post 158 runs, with Tebogo Gaduka leading the charge with 47 runs against a strong Avion bowling attack.

Defending 158, captain Rickus Neethling led from the front with a spell of seven overs, 43 runs and three wickets.

Other standout bowling performances came from Ruben Wesson, who delivered seven overs, 25 runs and two wickets; Christi Neethling, with five overs, nine runs and two wickets; and Neill Joubert, with two overs, eight runs and two wickets.

“Behind the stumps, Dylan Samson showed great skill with the gloves, including a sharp stumping off Neill. A brilliant catch at extra cover by Sihle Mahlangu, dismissing Avion’s captain on 50 runs, proved to be a turning point in the match,” said the club.

The club shared that it has been a challenging month, after experiencing the highs and lows of the game by losing by just one run against Alberton Cricket Club. This was followed by a tough match against Bedfordview Cricket Club.

The team bounced back in style with a brilliant 10-wicket victory against Midrand Cricket Club. SOB congratulated the team for the resilience and teamwork shown throughout the month.

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