Quins 5ths win league match
Quins' fifth team beat Topham by eight wickets in the division three match.
HARLEQUINS 5th team took on Topham in its division three match at the weekend.
Medium paced seam bowlers Huey Naicker and Jason Rouse delivered with fair skill in the early juncture of this match, Huey was economical with four overs, one wicket for just five runs.Seamer Andre Potgieter bowled four overs three wickets for eight runs. Jean Marc Roets the quickest of Quins 5 bowlers, through sheer effort and fair rhythm was unfortunate to have taken just two wickets for 18 runs in four overs, but it was Quins very own ‘Chinaman’ who claimed two of the lower middle order of the opposition for 13 runs in four overs, and kept Topham 3 to a noncompetitive low tally of 82 runs in 23.5 overs.
Quins found the going with the bat a little tougher than expected, losing a two wickets near the commencement of their 30 over innings.
Sheldon Baxter bashed a monstrosity of a six into the wind over long on boundary ending up on 19 runs. Wicket keeper and opening batsman Ryan Baronet displayed a fair degree of circumspect and responsibility, and was undefeated with 22 runs. Quins’ renowned wrist spinner could not be dislodged by the opposition bowling attack, scored 35 runs, taking the home team through to 85 runs for the loss of just two wickets in 14 of their 30 overs.
Quins 5 won by eight wickets.
The first team had a relatively unsuccessful league season ending up eighth in the 10 team stream Challenge league.
The third, fourth, fifth, sixth and U11s, performed admirably and the club had an overall successful season.
There is a winter league for really competitive players during April and May, out of the area and two more informal one day competitions during the next two Sundays.
The club is seeking a willing person, especially a parent, who would manage an U13 team during the upcoming 2014/2015 season. No cricket skills are required, as the club could provide a coach for this age group.
The next event is the Annual General Meeting to be held during May.
Contact Ernest on 031 467 3270 for any further club information.
