119 118 The Chronicle 2021 Centenary Edition Taylor contributed with the ball in hand by picking up one wicket each. Maritzburg College ended their allotted 20 overs on 167 runs for the loss of three wickets. The Kearsney batsmen showed promise and were up for the run chase. The Maritzburg College bowling attack, and their sharpness when fielding under pressure, made it tough for our batsmen to consolidate partnerships and to keep the scoreboard ticking. Luc-Michael Jonker (30) and Connor McGill (23) contributed to the run chase. We were bowled out for 100 runs ending up 67 runs short. The team’s next fixture was at home against our rivals from Balgowan, Michaelhouse. Kearsney elected to bat first. The team achieved their goal of batting through the 20 overs and scored 101 runs for the loss of six wickets. The Matterson wicket was a good batting strip but we probably ended with about 20 runs too short. Enzo Cocciante made an impressive contribution with the bat and scored 36 runs. The Michaelhouse opening batsmen played attractive and attacking cricket and cemented an 82-run partnership. Special mention must be made to the entire Kearsney team because their fielding skills and positive attitude on the field was tremendous. Michaelhouse reached the total in the 12th over. Messrs van Heerden and Els would like to thank the boys for ensuring we had a team to play the game we all love. Cricket teaches many life lessons and we, as coaches, hope that the boys grew as individuals and sharpened their cricketing skills. We look forward the seeing their progress on the cricket field next year. Results: Played 3, Lost 3 Mr Thinus Els and Mr Neil van Heerden Coaches Under 15A Cricket It was with much enthusiasm that the U15 cricketers took to the field for their first fixtures of the year in the third term. After COVID regulations reduced the first term to what amounted to in-house practice games, the lads were raring to open their account, away against Hilton College on the Hart-Davis Oval. Losing the toss and batting first Kearsney managed to post 181 all out with Matthew De Oliveira top scoring with 44 and Thomas McKenzie weighing in with 30. Our attempts to restrict Hilton to below this score ultimately proved futile, and we lost by 5 wickets. The next fixture against Glenwood was rain affected and thus no result was possible. Kearsney posted a quick-fire 159 but were denied the opportunity to defend the total when the heavens opened, and any possibility of a result was shattered. Our third fixture saw Maritzburg College making the journey to the Kearsney College mist belt, and for once the weather played along. Jack O’Donovan won the toss and opted to put College in on a slightly sticky strip. The Kearsney bowlers found their lines in the latter half of the College innings and restricted the visitors to 195 all out. Ryan Browning starred with the ball, bowling a near-faultless line to capture 4-24 in his allotted 10 overs. Sensing that we were in with a significant shout, Kearsney replied with pleasing application and resolve, passing the Maritzburg College score with only 4 wickets down. Ryan Browning contributed with the bat to score a patient 34, but the accolades must go to captain Jack O’Donovan for an imperious 114* in which he blended aggressive bludgeoning with some distinctly subtle touches. Next up was Michaelhouse, yet another fixture thwarted by Kearsney’s fickle micro-climate. Batting first, Kearsney amassed 214, with Murray Weyer contributing a classy 46 and Matthew De Oliveira chipping in with 32. Once again rain intervened and no result was possible, which left the lads with one remaining fixture to assert their dominance. Westville were the fated opposition and we travelled down the hill to Commons to take on the old foe. Winning the toss and gambling on a bowl, Kearsney soon had Westville in a world of difficulty. Impeccable lines and serious pace saw Westville reduced to 128/8 and staring down the barrel of a mediocre total. But, as is so often the case, the tail wagged and Kearsney found themselves chasing 189 for a win. Sandiswa Yeni bowled with controlled aggression and walked off the park with figures of 4/34. On a small ground and on a reasonably friendly wicket the ask didn’t appear too onerous, yet the boys found themselves on 40/4 after 20 overs. Cameron Veenstra and Thomas Mackenzie then slowly but surely, began to repair the early damage. Combining for a stand of 93, they took the team to within 50 of a most unlikely victory. After Cameron fell, Thomas was joined by Sandiswa Yeni. Together the partnership steered the team to one of the most unlikely victories we have had the fortune of witnessing. Thomas McKenzie eventually fell on 79 but by then the hard work had been done. Guy Carpenter stroked a wide delivery for a boundary that saw the team home with four wickets in hand and six balls remaining. A most fitting send off for coach Mr Greg Thomson, who leaves us for shores foreign and adventures beckoning in 2022. Results: Played 5, Won 2, Lost 1, No Result 2 Mr Jonathan Beaumont and Mr Greg Thomson Coaches Back row: Jude Dyer, Asavela Khambule Middle row: Guy Carpenter, Murray Weyer, Ryan Browning, Jack White, Thomas McKenzie, Cameron Veenstra Seated: Sandiswa Yeni, Mr Jonathan Beaumont, Jack O’Donovan (Captain), Mr Greg Thompson, Matthew de Oliveira (Vice-captain) Absent: Max Buchan and Joe Clarkson CRICKET UNDER 15A TEAM Thomas McKenzie Murray Weyer Ryan Browning Cameron Veenstra
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