1st XI

If anyone was wondering what the long lay-off had done to the form of Hilton College, they showed that if anything they are stronger than ever.

The 2018 cricket season resumes with several of the leading teams already back in action and relishing the chance to continue the dual between willow and leather.

The first stage of 2018 Cricket season has come to a close and once again we have witnessed some impressive school cricket from around the country.

Rondebosch put one last effort in last weekend before the final showdown of the first part of the season when they took on Bishops and came home with a crushing victory.

There was some good quality cricket on display last week especially at the Independent Schools festival which gave the KZN teams a chance to measure their skills against teams for some of the other provinces.

KES continue to knock on the door of the No.1 spot as they once again put on a winning brand of cricket that included three back to back victories.

It is Hilton College that narrowly regains the number one position on this week’s Belgotex Sports First XI Rankings after a valuable win over a strong Clifton side.

After an unbeaten run, which now stretches across 13 matches, Rondebosch have edged their way into the leading position on this week’s Belgotex Sports First XI Top 50 Rankings.

Rondebosch rocket upwards in this week’s First XI Belgotex Sports Top 50 and have severely damaged SACS grasp on the No.1 spot after their dramatic win over the weekend.

Yet another half century by Daniel Smith helped to secure a victory for the unbeaten SACS team who rest on top of this week’s Belgotex Sports First XI Rankings.