School Cricket First XI Rankings: 26/02/2024

The latest round of school cricket fixtures has delivered some thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes, shaking up the school cricket First XI rankings table and keeping fans on the edge of their seats. In particular, the highly anticipated clash between SACS and Rondebosch produced a result that few would have predicted.

Seldom have the formidable Bosch batsmen struggled to reach three figures, but a fiery spell by Litha Kraai, who claimed 3 wickets, along with Nicholas Oscroft, left Rondebosch reeling. Despite their best efforts, Rondebosch were bundled out for just 50 runs, allowing SACS to secure a convincing 7-wicket victory over their neighbors.

However, Rondebosch quickly bounced back to winning ways with a comprehensive victory over the touring Grey College team. While this win helped them regain some ground on the rankings table, it also marked their first slip out of the top 5 zone in several years.

Meanwhile, the Independent School’s Cricket Festival showcased some top-class school cricket, with standout performances from various teams. Kearsney College claimed a notable scalp by defeating St. Stithians, thanks in part to captain Ross Coetzee‘s impressive figures of 5/16 with his off-spin.

Bishops also had a successful tournament, securing victories against St. John’s College, St. Stithians, and Michaelhouse. Adriaan Lagadien continued his run-scoring spree, notching up another century for Bishops, while Waco Bassick impressed with his bowling figures of 5/25.

Helpmekaar’s Henricus Meyer played a pivotal role in his team’s victory over the Titans Invitational side, scoring an unbeaten 130 runs. Jeppe’s Jeremiah Marshall and St. David’s Jason Rowles also made significant contributions with unbeaten innings of 101 and 148 runs, respectively.

Furthermore, the departure of Lhuan-dre Pretorius from St. Stithians seems to have been filled by Chris Anderson, who stepped up with a fine century against the Titans.

As we approach the end of this half of the school cricket season, it’s essential for teams to continue sending in their results to ensure the rankings remain up-to-date and reflective of the latest performances on the field.