Pacaltsdorp United (62/2) on Saturday, recorded an easy 8 wicket victory in the much anticipated clash with Union Stars I (61 all out). The bowling unit of Pacaltsdorp – Heath Richards (2/1), Franco Geldenhuys (2/7), Arend Visser (2/14) and Linford Crotz (2/23) laid the foundation to this victory as they remain unbeaten and still top of the log.
Three half-centuries by Werner Botha (68), Henry Griffiths (67) and Jaco Fourie (58) helped George (283/8) to a 135 runs bonus point victory against Harlequins Forces (145 all out).
Knysna Cavaliers (101/5) won the Bitou derby against Plett Pioneers (99 all out) by 5 wickets whilst Union Stars II (181 all out) defeated Mossel Bay (127 all out) by 55 runs. Tyrece Karelse (112) scored a century for Union Stars.
George vs Harlequins Forces:
George 283/8 – 50 overs (Werner Botha 68, Henry Griffiths 67, Jaco Fourie 58, Matt Jansen 4/51, Jermaine le Kay 2/44).
Harlequins Forces 145 all out – 33.1 overs (Jaco Marx 37, Lleyton Avontuur 24, Gerrit Badenhorst 4/37, Jaco Fourie 3/13, Geronovan Erasmus 2/29) George won by 135 runs.
Knysna Cavaliers vs Plett Pioneers:
Plett Pioneers 99 all out – 29.3 overs (Carlos Koeberg 31, Jacques Arendse 30, Francois Bonthuys 2/3, Quinton Visagie 2/9, Blake Linder 2/17, Mesuli Vuba 2/34).
Knysna Cavaliers 101/5 – 27 overs (Keanan Vieira 35, Elroy Spies 22, AB van der Walt 21, Wayne Oraai 3/26)
Knysna Cavaliers won by 5 wickets.
Union Stars II vs Mossel Bay:
Union Stars II 181 all out – 46 overs (Tyrese Karelse 112)
Mossel Bay 127 all out – 25.1 overs (Ambrose Carelse 4/18, Sintu Majiza 3/18)
Union Stars II 55 won by runs.
Pacaltsdorp United vs Union Stars I:
Union Stars I 61 all out – 23.4 overs (Thurston Murphy 13, Heath Richards 2/1, Franco Geldenhuys 2/7, Arend Visser 2/14, Linford Crotz 2/23).
Pacaltsdorp United 62/2 – 12.5 overs (Heath Richards 37).
Pacaltsdorp United won by 8 wickets.
SWD cricket fixtures:
Saturday (all matches starting at 10:00)
SWD Premier League:
Union Stars II vs Harlequins Forces; Bridgton Sport Grounds.
Knysna Cavaliers vs Union Stars I; Loerie Park, Knysna.
Women’s Division 1:
Harlequins Forces vs Pacaltsdorp United; Military Sport Club.
U/19 Schools Super League (starting at 09:30)
Langenhoven Gimnasium vs Bridgton Hub; Langenhoven Gim.
Garden Route Premier League of the past weekend full of action
Tyrece Karelse from Union Stars that scored a century. Photo: Supplied