CMCA POWERWISE T20 LEAGUE 2024
“CMCA POWERWISE T20 TOURNAMENT: Green Mambas Reign Supreme!
In a thrilling conclusion to the CMCA POWERWISE T20 Tournament, the CMCA Green Mambas emerged victorious, claiming the coveted title on June 8th, 2024. The five-team contest, featuring some of the region’s top talent, was played in a traditional T20 format at Scottburgh High School and Scottburgh Country Club. The final matches showcased exceptional skill and sportsmanship, with the Green Mambas rising to the top. Individual brilliance was recognized through special awards, including: – Players of the Tournament: Seth Du Plessis (Juniors) and Deshan Pillay (Seniors)- Girls Player of the Tournament: Yajna Singh- Emerging Players: Shivesh Moodley and Seth Du Plessis- Best Bowlers: Shivesh Moodley (Seniors) and Seth Du Plessis (Juniors)- Best Batters: Blake Vincent (Juniors) and Deshan Pillay (Seniors)- Best Fielders: Rorke Harris (Juniors) and Ruben Van Reenen (Seniors)- Best u10 Player: Anton Bezuidenhout The tournament, sponsored by POWERWISE SCOTTBURGH, was hailed by coaches, sponsors, and spectators for its high standard and professionalism. Tournament Director Coach Clinton Moodley expressed his gratitude to all participants, officials, and supporters for a fantastic event. The CMCA POWERWISE T20 Tournament has set the bar high for future competitions, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for these talented players!”
CMCA POWERWISE T20 CUP
The CMCA PowerWise Cup is living up to its promise of electrifying cricket action, with the second weekend’s matches at Scottburgh Country Club delivering some scintillating performances! Two pulsating encounters took centre stage on Saturday, with the CMCA Green Mamba’s clashing with the Port Shepstone Challengers in a mouth-watering contest. The Challengers called the shots, winning the toss and opting to field first. The Mamba’s, however, were in no mood to back down, posting an impressive total of 172/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Blake Vincent led the charge with a solid 33, ably supported by Deshan Pillay (16), Rorke Harris (10 ), Shivesh Moodley (10), and Ryan Mansoor (10). The Challengers’ Benjamin Kunz and Matt Graham shared the spoils, each claiming two crucial wickets. In response, the Challengers’ opening duo of Eli Langton and Bertu Van Reenen got off to a flying start, amassing 47 runs before Eli fell to Fabian Francis for a well-crafted 15. Captain Ruben Van Reenen then took center stage, unleashing a blistering 50 off just 38 balls, sending the ball soaring to all corners of the ground. Young Bertu Van Reenen continued the onslaught, batting with remarkable flair at the other end. Thrilling Draw as Scottburgh High Rockets Clash with Jaguars!_ In a nail-biting second match of the day, the Scottburgh High Rockets faced off against the formidable Jaguars in the CMCA PowerWise Cup, with the match ending in a tantalizing draw! The Jaguars posted a competitive 118 runs in their 20 overs, thanks to notable contributions from Veronique du Plooy (36), Deshan Pillay (16), Cade Canham (23), and Advay Jeewan (10). Juniors Blake Killoran (6*) and Yajna Sing (3*) also chipped in with crucial runs. The Scottburgh High Rockets’ bowlers put up a commendable fight, with Kaiyur Naidoo (2-8-1), Milan Thevan (2-8-1), Shivesh Moodey (3-5-3), and Blake Vincent (2-2-1) restricting the Jaguars to a modest total. However, the Scottburgh High batters struggled to cope with the guile of Deshan Pillay’s leg spin and Cade Canham’s accurate bowling, with the duo sharing five wickets between them. Shivesh Moodley and Seth Du Plessis offered some resistance with 12 runs each, but the team ultimately fell short by a single run in the final over, ending in a thrilling draw! The Jaguars’ bowlers impressed, with Cade Canham (4-5-2), Deshan Pillay (3-14-3), Advay Jeewan (3-21-1), Yajna Singh (4-28-1), and Neil Bezuidenhout (1-5-1) all contributing to the team’s strong performance. PowerWise CEO Bevesh Jewaan praised the high standard of cricket on display, expressing his continued support for initiatives that foster sporting growth among youngsters. The CMCA PowerWise Cup has certainly delivered on its promise of exciting cricket action! Stay tuned, folks! The CMCA PowerWise Cup is only getting hotter! Who will claim the coveted title?
11 May 2024 @ Scottburgh Country Club
CMCA POWERWISE T20 LEAGUE POINTS TABLE
This weekend 4th May 2024 we kick off our Local Winter League – CMCA POWERWISE T20 League
