NNMU's Kotze stars with bat
TALENTED NMMU wicketkeeper- batsman Hanno Kotze was the hero in last weekend's Sedgars Premier League with two match-winning innings for his team.
On Saturday, Kotze's knock of 81 helped NMMU to 215/7 and they then dismissed Union Stars for 122.
He continued his form on Sunday, making 107 as the varsity team defeated George by 106 runs.
Mayflower (151/5) caused the upset of the weekend when they beat Pacaltsdorp United (150) by five wickets and moved away from the bottom of the log.
Mossel Bay (114/8) defeated Pirates United (113) by two wickets to stay in the running for a semifinal place, while Sussex (94) easily beat Mayflower (28). Harlequins Forces (60/5) strengthened their chances of a semifinal spot after they defeated George (59).
Summarised scores:
Pirates United 113 (Mervin Bock 18, Urenzol van Reenen 18, Ricky Lessing 7/25, Christopher Bosch 2/23); Mossel Bay 114/8 (Ricky Lessing 34, Barry Oosthuizen 27, Warren Bruiners 4/7). Mossel Bay won by 2 wkts
NMMU 215/7 (Hanno Kotze 81, Edrique Cook 47, Bradley Carolus 29, Mario Jansen 2/29, Marcello Piedt 2/40); Union Stars 122 (Marcello Piedt 44, Bronwill Goede 3/8, Lance Roelfse 3/19, James Marais 2/29). NMMU won by 93 runs
Sussex 94 (Regarth Olkers 20, Martin de Vos 3/13, Hugh Minnies 3/24, Ashwin Meyer 2/20); Mayflower 28 (Jermaine Jeona 5/14, Craig Thanna 4/8). Sussex won by 66 runs
George 59 (Byron Haycock 21, Lee-Henry Meyer 6/19, Sidwill Williams 2/14); Harlequins 60/5 (Enverino Swartz 19, Richard Papenfus 2/9, Joshua Kleu 2/1). Harlequins won by 5 wickets
NMMU 236 (Hanno Kotze 107, Bradley Carolus 34no, Bronwill Goede 29, Richard Papenfus 2/8, Moheen Elyas 2/17, Joshua Klue 2/29); George 130 (Grant Simpson 45, Sabir Elyas 21, Lance Roelfse 6/20, Patrick Hancock 3/29). NMMU won by 106 runs
Pacaltsdorp 150 (Michael Eksteen 25, Enver Bezuidenhout 24, Clinton Pietersen 6/15, Deroy Rhoode 2/4); Mayflower 151/5 (Enslin Scheepers 46no, Deroy Rhoode 41, Mario Pedro 2/30). Mayflower won by 5 wkts
Sedgars Promotion League: Pioneers 172 bt Kranshoek Cobras 151 by 21 runs; Bongolethu 102 bt Calitzdorp 50 by 52 runs; Thembalethu 126 tied with Blanco 126
Sedgars Reserve league final: Union Stars C 88 (Mauritz Pretorius 25, Eugene Piedt 21no, Emile Titus 2/12, Keanan Gertse 2/27); Union Stars B 91/2 (Jolin Anthony 54no, Estjone Goliath 1/15, Eugene Piedt 1/22). Union Stars B won by 8 wickets
