111 110 and turn the game in our favour. In our match against Waterkloof, the second-best team in the country at the time, Sandiswa Yeni blew away their top order to return figures of 6/40. Ross Coetzee and Adam Zeiler led us to a 6-wicket victory over St John’s College from Johannesburg with some exceptional batting. Unfortunately, we lost the toss on a difficult pitch against Affies on the last day and our 12-match winning streak came to an end. However, true to form and character, the team bounced straight back and beat Hilton on their oval by 10 wickets. Unfortunately, losses to St Charles and Michaelhouse followed, before Northwood was beaten by 10-wickets. It was sad that lightning had the final say against St Charles in our last match of the season, with Dylan Wiggett and Hayden Bishop looking very comfortable at the crease. Nevertheless, the team ended as the top-ranked cricket team in the province and 8th in the country -an incredible feat from a fantastic group of young men. Notable mentions must go to Hayden Bishop and Ross Coetzee, who made the KZN U19 team, with Hayden Bishop as Captain of the provincial side. Cameron Veenstra, Murray Weyer, Ryan Browning and Sandiswa Yeni made the KZN U17 provincial team. Jack O’Donovan was selected as Captain of the Kingsmead Mynahs XI. We had no doubt that they would give a good account of themselves on the various cricket fields around the country. Special thanks go to the colonel, Mr André van Zyl, the 1st XI Manager/Coach. Your unwavering support, guidance and mentorship of the boys and the team are unmatched, and on behalf of the team and the wider cricketing community, we thank you for your efforts. Regular players: Hayden Bishop (Captain), Michael de Beer (ViceCaptain and Wicket-keeper), Adam Zeiler, Dylan Wiggett, Otsile Ntsele, Dominic Hislop, Ross Phillips, Cameron Veenstra, Jack O’Donovan, Murray Weyer, Matthew Mendes de Oliveira (Wicket-keeper), Ryan Browning, Sandiswa Yeni, Ross Coetzee Mr Matthew Savage Head Coach Kearsney 1st XI 1st XI Cricket 2023 MICHAELHOUSE FESTIVAL St John’s College (Zimbabwe) Monday 9 January (20/20) St John’s College 92 (A Yeni 3/12, O Ntsele 3/14) Kearsney 93/5 (M de Beer 32) Kearsney won by 5 wickets. St John’s College (Zimbabwe) Tuesday 10 January (2 day game) St John’s College 200 (R Coetzee 5/49) Kearsney 348/7 (R Coetzee 148*, C Veenstra 64, H Bishop 52, A Zeiler 48) St John’s College 223/9 (R Browning 5/34) Match drawn. Falcon College (Zimbabwe) Thursday 12 January (Declaration game) Falcon College 162 (R Coetzee 4/42) Kearsney 163/1 (H Bishop 132) Kearsney won by 9 wickets. Michaelhouse Friday 13 January (50 overs) Kearsney 334 (H Bishop 157, M de Beer 77, A Zeiler 32) Michaelhouse 163 (R Coetzee 4/23) Kearsney won by 171 runs. Michaelhouse Saturday 21 January (Declaration game) Michaelhouse 138 (R Browning 3/8, H Bishop 3/41) Kearsney 140/3 (H Bishop 68, M de Beer 34) Kearsney won by 7 wickets. DOMESTIC SEASON DHS Tuesday 24 January (W 100) Kearsney 197/7 (D Wiggett 84, R Coetzee 32, J O’Donovan 32) DHS 134/6 Kearsney won by 63 runs. Glenwood Saturday 28 January (50 overs) Glenwood 141/9 (R Coetzee 4/17) Kearsney 142/4 (H Bishop 34) Kearsney won by 6 wickets. Westville Boys’ High Wednesday 1 February (W 100) Westville 119/4 Kearsney 120/2 (H Bishop 38*, M de Beer 31*) Kearsney won by 8 wickets. DHS Saturday 4 February (45 overs) DHS 81 (R Browning 3/6, R Coetzee 3/10) Kearsney 82/1 (H Bishop 41*) Kearsney won by 9 wickets. Glenwood Saturday 4 February (45 overs) Glenwood 81/4 Match abandoned due to rain. Hilton Saturday 11 Feb (50 overs) Hilton 162 (R Coetzee 4/25) Kearsney 73/5 Match abandoned due to rain. Clifton College Thursday 16 February (W 100) Kearsney 128/4 (D Wiggett 35*) Clifton College 111/6 Kearsney won by 17 runs. Northwood Tuesday 21 February (W 100) Northwood 111/7 Kearsney 114/3 (M de Beer 52*) Kearsney won by 7 wickets. INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FESTIVAL ST ALBANS COLLEGE St Andrews (Bloemfontein) Thursday 21 February (50 overs) Kearsney 88 St Andrews College 89/6 Kearsney lost by 4 wickets. St Stithians College Friday 24 Feb (50 overs) St Stithians 348/7 Kearsney 83 Kearsney lost by 265 runs. St Alban’s College Saturday 25 February (50 overs) Kearsney 319/8 (H Bishop 102, O Ntsele 61, M de Oliveira 38, R Coetzee 34) St Alban’s College 209 (R Coetzee 3/42) Kearsney won by 110 runs. Cornwall Hill College Sunday 26 February (T20) Cornwall 137/9 (M Weyer 4/32) Kearsney 137/9 (R Coetzee 57, D Wiggett 34) Kearsney won by 4 wickets. DOMESTIC SEASON Westville Boys’ High Thursday 2 March (W 100 - FINAL) Westville 144/8 (R Browning 4/14) Kearsney 123/8 (H Bishop 34) Kearsney lost by 21 runs. Clifton College Saturday 4 March (50) Clifton College 193/7 Kearsney 146 (M de Beer 48, H Bishop 33) Kearsney lost by 47 runs. Dolphins Academy Saturday 2 September (T20) Dolphins 171/5 Kearsney 173/3 (H Bishop 52, M de Beer 35*) Kearsney won by 7 wickets. Westville Boys’ High Saturday 7 September (T20) Westville 170/7 Kearsney 171/3 (H Bishop 56, R Coetzee 56, D Wiggett 33) Kearsney won by 7 wickets. 1st team cricket
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