Union Stars B cricket team that won the SWD Reserve League. The team members are front from left Yamkela Xakani, Keagan Gertse, Elridge Booysen (captain), Regan Rhoode and Tyrique Wessels, and back from left Chris Andries (executive club member), McJason Goliath, Joviano Tock, Calvin Weyers (team manager), Romano John, Tyrese Karelse, Clifton Olivier, Ayabonga Ngondo, Anver Venter, Clarissa Stuurman (executive member), Allan May, Lee Henry Meyer, Sheldon Eksteen and Pat Sambo (executive club member).
Union Stars B retained the SWD Reserve League title on Saturday when they defeated George B by 175 runs in the final that was played at the NMU Madibaz campus in George.
Joviano Tock (66) and Anver Venter (50*) with the bat together with Allan May (5/13) with the ball were the heroes in this comprehensive victory.
Union Stars posted a competitive 246/8 and thereafter dismissed George for only 71.
In terms of the new league structure that will be implemented in 2018/19 Union Stars B will now be promoted to the Promotion league.
The summarised score card is:
Union Stars B hit 246 runs for 8 wickets in the 50 overs. Joviano Tock scored 66 runs, Anver Venter 50*, Tyrique Wessels 45.
Subsequently George was knocked over for 71/10 in 24 overs. Allan May took 5 wickets for 13 and Regan Rhoode 2 wickets for 18 runs.
Union Stars B won by 175 runs.