The KwaDakuza club went unbeaten on their way to the championship, toppling Nkobongo Cricket Club in the final. Kwadakuza’s Magnum Cricket Club cruised to victory on their return to the iLembe District SM Holdings T20 League last weekend. The team went unbeaten on the way to the title, grabbing four bonus point wins along the way, before facing the Nkobongo Cricket Club in Sunday’s file. Nkobongo team won the toss and chose to bowl in a shortened 15-over innings due to a wet outfield. Opposing team Magnum’s batsmen made quick work of the attack, reaching 135 to 3 in their allotted 15 overs. The men from Nkobongo never got going in their chase and were restricted to 50 for 8, handing Magnum an 85-run win.
iLembe Cricket Union president, Desigan Pillay, congratulated the team. “I have seen the team putting in a lot of hard work at practice and on the pitch and I hope the players will feed into the sub-union team for the upcoming provincial competition in September,” he said. In other union news, Pillay thanked CMH Ford for their sponsorship of the district U13 schools tournament, which will draw to a close next month.
Teamwork and cohesion play a significant role in bringing glory to the team. Moulding local talent and training them in the dynamics of working in the team plays a significant role. The skill and talent both the Nkobongo and the Magnum Cricket teams displayed on the field will determine their future in the sport. Cricket is a game that can land its players in South Africa’s national archives. It depends on communication and cooperation between team mates.
The Africa Cup Cricket Tournament concluded thrillingly on March 9, with intense matches that kept both players and supporters on the edge of their seats. Held in different schools in Johannesburg North from January 19, the tournament showcased the rising talent in local youth cricket, with the following teams emerging victorious in their respective categories: Hero Sports claimed the U9 trophy, Randburg Raptors Blue took home the U13 platinum trophy, Randburg Raptors White triumphed in the U13 gold category, Stallions emerged as U11 champions, and the Vikings were crowned U10 champions. Sydwell Ndlovu, the host and organiser of the Africa Cup, said: “The competition, which brought together cricket clubs from Johannesburg North, was a true testament to the passion and dedication of the local cricket community.”
South Africa’s schools are breeding grounds for the next great athletes due to their own educational sports programmes. The Africa Cup is a huge opportunity for competitors to showcase their talent and determination for the future. Spectators are there to experience the time of their lives. Cricket is itself one of the most intense sports ever played. The focus on batsmen and bowlers focused on protecting their wickets and their runs plays a huge role in keeping the crowds of onlookers’ attention. In the end the one team to score enough runs over the opposing teams wins the matches and therefore the entire tournament in the process. Passion and dedication also play huge and significant role in bringing cricket teams and their supporters together.
It is passion such as this that can channel the energy felt in a stadium and pitch that continuously nourish the sport.
Article written by:
Yacoob Cassim
Journalist at Radio Al Ansaar
