02/12/2024
On Sunday, the SJC Royals faced off against Middelburg Old Boys in an all-Middelburg cricket final.
MOB won the toss and opted to bat first, getting off to a strong start. However, the SJC Royals fought back with brilliant fielding, managing to restrict MOB to 139 runs. Coenraad Oosthuizen, Janco Wandrag, and Kepler Prinsloo each took two wickets.
SJC’s innings began solidly, but unfortunately, regular wickets fell, and the team finished with 96 runs after 20 overs. MOB emerged victorious by 43 runs, with Janco top-scoring on 28 runs.
Congratulations to MOB on their well-deserved victory. Thank you for a thrilling final, exceptional sportsmanship, and, of course, the beers after the game!
To all the SJC Royals players, thank you for your unwavering commitment to the club. This season was full of fun, and we’ve made many new friends along the way. You guys are legends.
A heartfelt thank you to our families and friends for their endless support. Without you, we wouldn’t have had such an unforgettable season.
A special thank you to our sponsor, SJC Maintenance, for your generous support. Our club always looked fantastic thanks to you.
We’re incredibly proud to finish second in our first season and can’t wait to see even more players join the club in the future!
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