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Scottburgh, KZN – Week 3 of the CMCA Powerwise T20 League 2025 delivered a sensational Saturday of cricket on May 17th, featuring a high-scoring nail-biter and a dominant performance! Spectators were treated to exceptional individual efforts and fierce competition across both matches.

Green Mambas Snake-Charm Jaguars in a Run-Fest!

In a true thriller, the Green Mambas went head-to-head with the CMCA Jaguars in a match that had fans on the edge of their seats. Winning the toss and electing to bat, the Mambas wasted no time setting a daunting target, piling on 186/6 in their 20 overs.

The Mambas’ innings was a display of power hitting, with Blake Vincent leading the charge, smashing an unbeaten 51 runs* to earn a well-deserved Player of the Match award. He was ably supported by Captain Rorke Harris (38 runs), Shivesh Moodley (27 runs), Advay Jeewan (24 runs), and Caleb Turner (14 runs), who all contributed significantly to their formidable total.

Despite the Mambas’ batting onslaught, the Jaguars’ bowlers showed grit. Valerie Duplooy was a standout, claiming 2 crucial wickets, while Deshan Pillay, Evie du Plessis, Hayleigh Stanton, and Jana Gerber each chipped in with a wicket. The Jaguars’ fielding was sharp, with Deshan Pillay shining with 2 catches and a stumping.

When it was their turn to chase, the CMCA Jaguars fought hard but ultimately fell short, dismissed for 123 runs in 16.4 overs. Deshan Pillay was the lone warrior with the bat, top-scoring with an impressive 65 runs, alongside Captain Yajna Singh (19 runs)*.

The Green Mambas’ bowlers, however, proved too strong. Hassaan Kadwa and Christopher Stanton were the chief destroyers, each bagging 2 wickets, while Captain Rorke Harris added 1 wicket to his all-round performance. The Mambas’ fielding was equally sharp, with Rorke Harris taking a wicket, and Advay Jeewan and Anton Bezuidenhout each snaring a catch to seal the victory.

Rockets Blast Past Lions with Commanding Performance!

Meanwhile, at Scottburgh High School, the CMCA SHS Rockets put on a masterclass against the CMCA Lions. After winning the toss and opting to bat, the Rockets posted a commanding 189/2 in their 20 overs, showcasing a brilliant batting display.

The Rockets’ innings was anchored by outstanding unbeaten half-centuries from Justin Brown (50 off 31 deliveries)* and Captain Neil Bezuidenhout (50 off 38 deliveries). They were well-supported by Jayden Gildenhuys (20 runs), Kirav Singh (11 runs), and Fabian Francis and Ryan Mansour with 3 runs each.

The Lions’ bowlers, Timera Naicker and Safiyyah Suleman, battled hard, each picking up 2 wickets for their team.

In response, the CMCA Lions struggled to build momentum and were limited to 85 runs in their 20 overs. Contributions came from Timera Naicker, Captain Hadassah Fredericks, Brooklyn Landers (on debut), Safiyyah Suleman, Laaiqah Suleman, Diya Ramphul (on debut), and Janel Gerber, but it wasn’t enough to challenge the Rockets’ total.

The CMA SHS Rockets’ bowling attack was nothing short of phenomenal, delivering an all-round performance that stifled the Lions. Sean Mackay was exceptional with 3 wickets at an incredible economy of 2.2, while Captain Neil Bezuidenhout also snared 3 wickets with an economy of 3.4 to earn a well-deserved Player of the Match award. Justin Brown chipped in with 2 wickets at an astounding economy of 1, with Fabian Francis (1 wicket) and Kirav Singh (1 wicket) completing the rout. The Rockets’ fielding unit was equally brilliant, with Justin Brown claiming a catch and a run-out, and Sean Mackay, Kirav Singh, Fabian Francis, and Rovin Pillay each taking a catch to secure a dominant victory.