It’s a six for the super league

NORTH RIDING – Action Cricket had its time to shine when 52 area teams participated in a tournament.

May 2, 2018

Robyn Kirk 1 minute read

Bianca Meintjes, Shaun Stewart and Matthew Meintjes are co-owners of the action cricket arena. Photo: Robyn Kirk

Cricket teams from across the province and Zambezi got to show off their skills and have a little fun during the Action Cricket Super League 2018, hosted at the Fourways Action Sports Arena on 22 April.

The all-day event saw 416 players in 52 different teams play against one another almost continuously. Action Cricket is similar to the traditional game, except that matches only last 70 minutes and teams are made up of eight players.

“It helps to think of each area as a district, and that each district has its own team,” explained Leon Kotze, manager at the Fourways arena. “Today is a chance for each district’s team to play against the teams from other districts.

“There are a number of these sorts of tournaments hosted over a two or three month period at different action arenas.”

Grant Small of the Fourways Action Falcon men’s B team makes a run for it during his match against Meyersdal men’s B side during the tournament. Photo: Robyn Kirk

Grant Small of the Fourways Action Falcon men’s B takes a quick single against Meyersdal men’s B team.

Kotze added that the results in these inter-arena competitions did not count towards any rankings and instead the day was meant to be a fun and social experience.

“We’ve set up the day so that the whole family can have fun,” said Bianca Meintjes, co-owner of the arena. “While all four [action sports] courts are used for the cricket games, there was food, entertainment and jumping castles set up around the venue.”

Teams ranged in age from U23 all the way up to over 45, and there were men’s, women’s and mixed matches. An estimated 900 people were present during the day.

Each side during the day was made up of eight team members. Pictured is the Fourways Action Falcons U23 team. Photo: Robyn Kirk

The Fourways Action Falcons U23 team plan their strategy before their match against Witbank’s U23 team. Photo: Robyn Kirk

“The day was a huge success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it,” said Meintjes.

“There was a bit of a tie for which team were the best, but the Midrand Action Sports team, Fourways Falcons, Centurion and Sandton all did really well.

Details: www.fourwaysfalcons.co.za