16/03/2026
Sunningdale U10s participated in the annual Durbanville Night Bash on Friday evening. The tournament consisted of three round-robin matches followed by a semi-final and final, with two pools of four teams each.
Game 1 β vs Edgemead
Sunningdale batted first and posted an impressive 135 for 3 in 8 overs. Standout batsmen were Chase Pelser (31), Jude Fincham (22) and Sebastian Laing (13).
Defending the total, the Sunningdale bowlers kept the pressure on and restricted Edgemead to 80 for 5 after 8 overs. The pick of the bowlers were Jude Fincham (2 for 21) and Liam Winspear (1 for 3).
Sunningdale won comfortably by 55 runs.
Game 2 β vs MI Durbanville
Sunningdale bowled first and all the bowlers were zoned in, giving away very few loose balls. Liam Winspear was the standout with figures of 2 for 9. The fielding effort was exceptional, highlighted by five run-outs.
MI Durbanville finished on 77 for 7. In reply, Sunningdale chased the total successfully with Liam Winspear scoring 29* and Slade Uys 10*, securing a 6-wicket victory.
Game 3 β vs Sunrisers Durbanville
Batting first again, Sunningdale scored 92 runs, with Jude Fincham (22) and Liam Winspear (13) leading the scoring.
In the field, Sunningdale produced another tight bowling and fielding performance. Sunrisers Durbanville could only manage 48 runs, with wickets from Liam Winspear (2) and Jude Fincham and Euan Pauw (1 each).
This victory saw Sunningdale top their pool and advance to the semi-finals.
Semi-Final β vs Somerset Strikers
Sunningdale chose to bowl first and once again delivered a strong bowling performance. The top bowlers were Keshav Sooknunan, Joash Morgan and Sebastian Laing (1 wicket each), while Liam Winspear took 2 wickets.
Chasing 83 to reach the final, the Sunningdale openers built a solid start, reaching 53 before a couple of soft dismissals created some pressure. However, the team held their nerve and secured a 4-wicket win, with Liam Winspear top-scoring with 19 runs.
Final β vs Super Kings Durbanville
The final was a clash between the tournamentβs two undefeated teams: Sunningdale vs Super Kings Durbanville.
Sunningdale bowled first and immediately tore through the Super Kings batting lineup. Sebastian Laing was outstanding with 3 wickets, while Keshav Sooknunan took 2. Super Kings were bowled out for just 44 runs.
In response, the Sunningdale opening batsmen laid a solid platform and the team cruised to victory, winning by 8 wickets with 4 overs to spare.
π Sunningdale U10s were crowned champions of the Durbanville Night Bash, remaining undefeated throughout the tournament and excelling with the bat, ball, and in the field.
β Liam Winspear capped off a remarkable tournament by winning Best Batsman and Best Bowler.
A huge thank you to Coach Rip for guiding the boys to the trophy and helping them play as a true team.
Congratulations Sunningdale β a fantastic way to finish the season in style!