{"id":64800,"date":"2025-02-15T20:10:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T18:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=64800"},"modified":"2025-02-15T20:10:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T18:10:42","slug":"waterkloofs-riley-miller-steals-the-clifton-t20-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=64800","title":{"rendered":"Waterkloof’s Riley Miller steals the Clifton T20 spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Waterkloof captain Riley Miller smashed an astonishing third century of the season in his side’s big win over Glenwood. Photo: Brad Morgan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rain allowed only three matches to be played in the Clifton T20 Tournament<\/strong> on Saturday, but, boy, were there fireworks!<\/p>\n

Ho\u00ebrskool Waterkloof vs Glenwood High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Waterkloof<\/strong>, with captain Riley Miller<\/strong> leading the way, launched an astonishing attack on Glenwood<\/strong>‘s bowlers on the Crusaders 2 <\/strong>field, blasting 290\/4 in only 18 overs.<\/p>\n

That’s a jaw-dropping run rate of 16.04 per over.<\/p>\n

Before Miller made it to the crease, though, Rico van der Walt<\/strong> and AJ de Villiers<\/strong>, laid into the Green Machine<\/strong><\/em>‘s bowlers, rocketing their way to a 99-run partnership for the first wicket. It ended when Van der Walt was caught by Prince Shezi<\/strong> off the bowling of Elgenio Oerson<\/strong> for 45 from only 18 balls, which included four fours and four sixes.<\/p>\n

While Glenwood might have expected some respite after his departure, the arrival of Miller opened the floodgates.<\/p>\n

Catch the action LIVE on DStv Channel 216 or follow it on SuperSport Schools<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Waterkloof skipper spent 40 balls at the crease. More than a third of those, 14, he dispatched for six. Another six deliveries went for four. Batting at over three runs a ball, he rocketed to a breath-taking 123 not out.<\/p>\n

Juan Swart<\/strong><\/a> added a marvellous cameo. In just 11 balls, the grade 9 learner contributed 35 runs, smashing four sixes and two fours as he and Miller enjoyed a 109-run stand for the fourth wicket.<\/p>\n

Glenwood’s bowling figures made for miserable reading. Mishaela Gunawardana<\/strong> was the pick of their bowlers, picking up 2\/43. At 10.8 runs per over, he was comfortably the least expensive of the eight bowlers employed by the Durban side.<\/p>\n

To their credit, Glenwood went hard at Waterkloof from the start of their innings, even though their chance of victory appeared all but impossible.<\/p>\n

Kressan Pillai<\/strong> was excellent at the top of the order, cracking six fours and three sixes in making 49 from only 22 balls. Krian Jugoo<\/strong>, in at three, also went after the Waterkloof bowlers, belting three sixes and two fours in a quickfire 26 from just 10 deliveries. Together, they added 50 for the second wicket but, after Jugoo departed on 71, matters went south quickly.<\/p>\n

The next 39 runs cost eight wickets. Then, a stubborn last-wicket stand of 25 took Glenwood to 135 all out.<\/p>\n

Jean Cloete<\/strong> wrecked the local team’s response. He was a little expensive, but his 3.2 overs brought him a decisive 5\/28. Johan Liebenberg<\/strong>, with 3\/19 from four, played his part, too, and Waterkloof exited with a spectacular 155-run victory.<\/p>\n

Clifton College vs Kearsney College<\/strong><\/p>\n

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After a heart-breaking last-ball loss to Maritzburg College on Friday, Clifton was desperate to win against Kearsney on Saturday, but the Botha’s Hill boys claimed victory. Photo: Brad Morgan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Clifton College<\/strong> and Kearsney College<\/strong> were able to play a full T20 on the Crusaders Main Oval, but the mid-afternoon game left the hosts rueing their narrow loss to Maritzburg College<\/strong> on Friday after Kearsney claimed a 26-run win.<\/p>\n

Clifton skipper Tim Saulez<\/strong> made Kearsney bat first, but their top three came off. Captain Jason De Gryse<\/strong> and Rivan Moodley<\/strong> made 28 for the first wicket before De Gryse was caught by Byron Ward<\/strong> off the bowling of Regan Radley<\/strong> for 16.<\/p>\n

Moodley and Aaron Blackburn<\/strong>, then, took the score to 63, which was when Moodley was dismissed by Shiraz Perumal<\/strong> for 29 from 22 balls, which featured four fours. After his departure, Kearsney haemorrhaged wickets.<\/p>\n

Blackburn, though, kept going. He was the seventh man out after contributing 46 runs from 39 balls, with two sixes and a four.<\/p>\n

There was one other useful contribution, with Nic Comrie<\/strong> weighing in with 24 not out from just 13 deliveries, which helped\u00a0Kearsney complete their overs on 142\/8.<\/p>\n

Shiraz Perumal claimed 3\/23 with his leg spin, and Blake Johnson<\/strong> took 2\/28 with his orthodox left-arm spin.<\/p>\n

Clifton needed to bat at 7.15 runs per over to win. Litha Gonya<\/strong> set the home team on its heels, though, when he bowled Byron Ward when there were just three runs on the board.<\/p>\n

Clifton made some progress through Hayden Drieselmann<\/strong> and Tim Saulez, but run outs of Saulez and Shiraz Perumal, either side of the dismissal of Drieselmann, were hammer blows to the host’s chances.<\/p>\n

Wickets followed at regular intervals and Clifton never quite threatened to win. Their innings finished on the first ball of the 20th over. They were all out for 116.<\/p>\n

Zach Williamson<\/strong> made 28, Hayden Drieselmann 22, and Lawson Dinsdale<\/strong> 20, but Saulez, with 12, was the only other player to hit double figures.<\/p>\n

Left-arm paceman Litha Gonya, who has been enjoying a fine season, was the spearhead of the Kearsney attack, capturing 3\/23 from four overs, while Rivan Moodley bagged 2\/19 with his leg-spin and left-arm wrist spinner Matthew Gorrie<\/strong> 2\/33.<\/p>\n

Michaelhouse vs Maritzburg College<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the day’s other game, Michaelhouse<\/strong>, who beat Kearsney on Friday, made it two wins on the trot with a 19-run victory over Maritzburg College<\/strong> in a match reduced to 14 overs a side.<\/p>\n

Playing on Northwood<\/strong>‘s Robin Smith Oval<\/strong>, ‘House scored at exactly nine runs an over to rattle up 126\/3.<\/p>\n

As he had done in the win over Kearsney, Michaelhouse skipper Ethan Muir<\/strong> excelled at the top of the order. He and Victor North<\/strong> shared an opening stand of 77 runs before North was caught by Sphamandla Dzanibe<\/strong> off Nathan Pembridge<\/strong> for 29 from 25 balls.<\/p>\n

Ben Heuer<\/strong> and Michael Blignaut<\/strong> went cheaply as ‘House desperately chased more runs, but Muir ended undefeated on 71 from 46 balls, which included five fours and three sixes.<\/p>\n

College’s run pursuit started well, with both openers, Tian van Niekerk<\/strong> and Daniel Nadasan<\/strong>, batting at better than a run a ball. They tallied 63 for the first wicket before Van Niekerk was out for 39, which had included five fours.<\/p>\n

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A couple of sixes in a rapid 23 from Karl Dedekind wasn’t enough to lift Maritzburg College to a win over Michaelhouse. Photo: Brad Morgan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Still, College managed to up their scoring rate as Karl Dedekind<\/strong> launched a couple of sixes in a 13-ball stay that brought him 23 runs. He was dismissed on 84 and two runs later Nadasan was caught by Michael Blignaut off Ben Heuer for 35.<\/p>\n

After another two runs, Luka Puddu<\/strong> was removed, and Luca van der Merwe<\/strong> followed two after that, which left College on 90\/5. They made it to 107\/5, but never quite managed to challenge the Michaelhouse total.<\/p>\n

Rendani Nonge<\/strong> had plenty to do with that. He knocked over 3\/21 in three overs.<\/p>\n

Playoffs<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Sunday, the action will begin with a juicy traditional rivalry, with Hilton College<\/strong> facing Michaelhouse in the first eliminator on the Crusaders Main Oval from 08:30.<\/p>\n

The second eliminator, on Crusaders 2, will feature St Charles College<\/strong> and Kearsney. Saints<\/strong> <\/em>advanced even though rain allowed them to play only one match on the first two days. They won that one convincingly, though, cruising to a seven-wicket win over Glenwood.<\/p>\n

If only Waterkloof hadn’t had a match rained out. One feels they would be playing for a higher position, but they’ll have to settle for a showdown with Maritzburg College at Durban High School (DHS)<\/strong> at 09:00 for seventh place.<\/p>\n

At the same time, Clifton will tackle St John’s College (Harare)<\/strong> at Northwood, where the bat of the powerful St John’s captain Connor Lovatt<\/strong> will be key. They’ll dispute ninth place.<\/p>\n

Matters didn’t go Northwood’s way and the KZN Schools SA20 champs<\/strong> <\/a>will face Glenwood on the Kingsmead Oval<\/strong> for eleventh place, also at 09:00.<\/p>\n

Both DHS and Westville Boys’ High<\/strong> went two for two on Friday and won their matches comfortably. At 11:30, Westville will tackle the winner of the first eliminator in a semi-final on the Crusaders Main Oval, while DHS, the defending champion, will take on the winner of the second eliminator on Crusaders 2 in the other semi-final.<\/p>\n

The final will be played on the Crusaders Main Oval at 14:30.<\/p>\n

The weather forecast for Sunday in Durban is cloudy, with no rain, and temperatures in the upper twenties.<\/p>\n

SUMMARISED SCORECARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

18 overs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ho\u00ebrskool Waterkloof 290\/4<\/strong> (Riley Miller 123*, AJ de Villiers 60, Rico van der Walt 45, Juan Swart 35, Mishaela Gunawardana 2\/43); Glenwood High School 135\/10<\/strong> (Kressan Pillai 49, Krian Jugoo 26, Jean Cloete 5\/28, Johan Liebenberg 3\/19). Waterkloof won by 155 runs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

T20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kearsney College 142\/8<\/strong> (Aaron Blackburn 46, Rivan Moodley 29, Nic Comrie 24*, Shiraz Perumal 3\/23, Blake Johnson 2\/29); Clifton College 116\/10<\/strong> (Zach Williamson 28, Hayden Drieselmann 22, Lawson Dinsdale 20, Litha Gonya 3\/23, Rivan Moodley 2\/19, Matthew Gorrie 2\/33). Kearsney College won by 26 runs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

14 overs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michaelhouse 126\/3<\/strong> (Ethan Muir 71*, Victor North 29, Reece Willson 1\/23); Maritzburg College 107\/5<\/strong> (Tian van Niekerk 39, Daniel Nadasan 35, Karl Dedekind 23, Rendani Nonge 3\/21). Michaelhouse won by 19 runs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

SUNDAY FIXTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n

08:30 – Hilton College vs Michaelhouse, eliminator one, Crusaders Main Oval
\n08:30 – St Charles College vs Kearsney College, eliminator two, Crusaders 2<\/p>\n

09:00 – Ho\u00ebrskool Waterkloof vs Maritzburg College, DHS (7th place)
\n09:00 – Clifton College vs St John’s College (Harare), Northwood (9th place)
\n09:00 – Northwood School vs Glenwood High School, Kingsmead Oval (11th place)<\/p>\n

11:30 – Westville Boys’ High vs winner eliminator one, semi-final, Crusaders Main Oval
\n11:30 – Durban High School vs winner eliminator two, semi-final, Crusaders 2<\/p>\n

14:30 – Final – Crusaders Main Oval<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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