{"id":32321,"date":"2024-01-06T20:07:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T18:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=32321"},"modified":"2024-01-06T20:07:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T18:07:39","slug":"champions-and-superstars-only-unbeaten-sides-left-at-cubs-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=32321","title":{"rendered":"Champions and Superstars only unbeaten sides left at Cubs Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA – JANAURY 05: Muhammed Bulbulia of Western Legends during the match between Central Gladiators and Western Legends on day 1 of the 2024 CSA Cubs Week at Coetzenburg Oval on January 05, 2024 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman\/Gallo Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

STELLENBOSCH. \u2013 The Northern Champions<\/strong> and Southern Superstars<\/strong> are the only undefeated sides left after the second day of Cricket South Africa\u2019s annual Cubs Week<\/strong> here.<\/p>\n

The Champions needed a proper team effort to defeat the Conquerors<\/strong> by four wickets on the Coetzenburg Oval<\/strong>. In the end, it was the heroics of Modise Maloka<\/strong> (39*) and Tristan Luus<\/strong> (28*) that got their team over the line.<\/p>\n

Luus faced a mere nine deliveries to relieve the pressure on his side. Maloka kept a cool head, facing 20 deliveries, while scoring at almost two runs a ball. Their unbeaten partnership of 39 runs for the seventh wicket took only 12 minutes and 15 deliveries and broke the Conquerors’ hearts.<\/p>\n

It was the second match in a row that one of the Conquerors’ batsmen scored a century in a losing cause. This time around it was opening batsman Hayden Bishop<\/strong> (112).<\/p>\n

The foundation for the Champions’ victory was laid by a 101-run partnership for the third wicket between Lukas van Rensburg<\/strong> (62) and Lethabo Phahlamohlaka<\/strong> (45). Opening batsman Mohammed Aslam (72) played a crucial innings, setting a solid foundation with a strong knock at the top of the order.<\/p>\n

Luus also shone with the ball, dismissing five of the Conquerors’ batsmen for 50 runs.<\/p>\n

The Southern Superstars’ Paul James<\/strong> (103) starred with a match-winning century as his team handed the Western Legends<\/strong> an 89-run loss. He and Mbulelo Dube<\/strong> (25*) shared a vital 113-run partnership for the ninth wicket.<\/p>\n

The Superstars were wobbling on 129\/8 when Dube joined James out in the middle. Their stand, undoubtedly, saved the home side from defeat.<\/p>\n

Ludwich Schuld<\/strong> (61), once again, put up a valiant fight with the bat for the Western Legends. He put on a 101-run partnership with Thuto Matjoi<\/strong> (49) that threatened to take the game away from the Superstars.<\/p>\n

Sibulele Sibanzana<\/strong> (3\/17) and Enathi Kitshini<\/strong> (3\/45), however, had other plans as the Legends were bowled out for only 179 runs.<\/p>\n

The Eastern Warriors<\/strong> will feel relieved after securing a very comfortable victory of 161 runs against the Central Gladiators<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Their captain, Jean Upman<\/strong> (77), led from the front, with Randy Syce<\/strong> (84) also contributing a half-century. They joined forces for a 150-run fourth wicket partnership to help their side to 277\/9 in their allotted 50 overs.<\/p>\n

For the Gladiators, only Gomolemo Phiri<\/strong> (44) and Tjaart Mentz<\/strong> (26*) managed to keep the Warriors’ bowling attack at bay for any length of time. Sibusiso Mxube<\/strong> (3\/23) was the pick of the bowlers, and he also contributed 45 runs to the Warriors’ winning total.<\/p>\n

Spin bowler Esa Gangat<\/strong> tied up the Gladiators’ batsmen, picking up two wickets for a miserly 15 runs in his 7.4 overs. In June 2023, he represented the SA u19 team on their tour of Bangladesh.<\/p>\n

Summarised Scorecards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coastal Conquerors 308\/9<\/strong> (Hayden Bishop 121, Semal Pillay 83, Blake Simpson 33, Murray Baker 23, Extras 23; Tristan Luus 5\/50, Juan Steyn 2\/47); Northern Champions 309\/6<\/strong> (Mohammad Aslam 72, Lukas van Rensburg 62, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka 45, Modise Maloka 39*, Tristan Luus 28*, Jorich van Schalkwyk 21; Ross Coetzee 2\/41, Ross Boast 2\/51). Northern Champions won by four wickets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Eastern Warriors 277\/9<\/strong> (Randy Syce 84, Jean Upman 77, Sibusiso Mxube 45, Extras 24; Fayaaz Vawda 2\/44, Corn\u00e9 Botha 2\/47, Callum Richie 2\/50); Central Gladiators 116<\/strong> (Gomolemo Phiri 44, Tjaart Mentz 26*; Sibusiso Mxube 3\/23, Esa Gangat 2\/15). Eastern Warriors won by 161 runs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Southern Superstars 268<\/strong> (Paul James 103, Kashief Joseph 38, Siyabonga Venge 33, Mbulelo Dube 25*, Beni Hansen 23; Darion Rabie 2\/31, Thuto Matjoi 2\/42); Western Legends 179<\/strong> (Ludwich Schuld 61, Thuto Matjoi 49; Sibulele Sibanzana 3\/17, Enathi Kitshini 3\/45, Raeeq Daniels 2\/32). Southern Superstars won by 89 runs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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