Eagles celebrate Directors League victory

The Elsburg Eagles Cricket Club celebrated a victory in their Sunday Directors League, last Sunday.

“What a fantastic way for the club to close off the first half of the season,” explained Martiens Grobler, on behalf of the club.

The club hosted Katlehong Cricket Club at the Elsburg Eagles’ Main Oval in Dinwiddie.

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After the late arrival of their visitors, the Eagles batsmen took to the field and set a target of 223, all out, in their 50 allotted overs.

The match’s top batsmen were Stan Thorpe with 78 runs, Garreth Hann with 30 runs and Billy Millar and Martiens Grobler, both with 25 runs.

It was then Katlehong’s turn to bat, however, the club was bowled out by the home team for 71 runs, in 44 overs.

Their time at the crease was limited because they arrived late.

This gave the Eagles’ a 152-run victory.

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The day’s top bowlers were Thorpe, four wickets in five overs for 10 runs, and Len Jacobs four wickets in five overs for 21 runs.

This victory has placed the team third on the Sunday Directors League log, two points behind Kempton Park Cricket Club.

The club is also currently second on the Sunday Promotion League log behind Avion Cricket Club, who have played one more game than the Eagles.

The Eagles will take a well-deserved break before the season starts next year.

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