Pioneers stun Union Stars

Pioneers (254 all out) recorded an impressive 93 runs victory against log leaders Union Stars (165 all out) during Saturday’s SWD Premier League action.

Jean du Plessis (107) with a well-played century was the hero for the men from Plettenberg Bay.

On Sunday, Union Stars 75/2, made up for their defeat on Saturday when they thumped Knysna Cavaliers (74 all out) by 8 wickets.

They only needed 14.1 overs to reach the winning target. SWD pace bowler Renaldo Meyer (6/19) was in great form for Union Stars.

On Saturday Harlequins (177 all out) consolidated their third place on the log with a bonus point 101 runs victory over Ramblers (67 all out).

The summarised scores are:
• Pioneers vs Union Stars

Pioneers (254 all out): Jean du Plessis 107, Brendon Louw 28, Anschwijl Windvogel 27 and Kirwin Christoffels 23 / Jean Heunis 4/45, Renaldo Meyer 2/47 and Tyrique Wessels 2/27).

Union Stars (165 all out): Pieter Stuurman 65* and Jean Heunis 25 / Keith Oraai 3/30, Claude Terblanche 2/10 and Stefan Tait 2/42)

Pioneers won by 93 runs
• Ramblers vs Harlequins Forces

Harlequins (177 all out): Rhupino Plaatjies 37and Regan Engelbreght 21 / Liyabona Malefi 2/15, Dean Lewis 2/24 and Lance Roelfse 2/28). Ramblers (67 all out): Clayton Marneville 3/14 and Ndumiso Mvalase 3/30. Harlequins Forces won by 101 runs. • Union Stars vs Knysna Cavaliers Knysna (74 all out): Todd Walker 36 / Renaldo Meyer 6/19 and Tsepo Ndwandwa 3/20. Union Stars (75/2 in 14.1 overs): Yamkela Oliphant 23 and Leroi Bredenkamp 21* / Irvin Campher 1/10 and Francios Bonthuys 1/12.

Union Stars won by 8 wickets.