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Day 3 Wrap – Ii Trination Series Continues In Tshwane

TSHWANE: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) and South African Sports Association for the Intellectually Impaired (SASA II) Trination Series featuring South Africa,…

TSHWANE: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) and South African Sports Association for the Intellectually Impaired (SASA II) Trination Series featuring South Africa, England and Australia is nearing its final stages in Tshwane.

England secured a 61-run victory in their opening match against Australia, with Ronnie Jackson leading the charge by smashing an unbeaten century, scoring 101 runs off 59 balls.

Supported by Daniel Bowser’s impressive knock of 83 off 58, the pair propelled England to a formidable innings total of 216/1.

Australia faced a challenging target and ultimately could only manage 155/9 in their allotted 20 overs.

England’s bowling attack proved effective, with Jordyn Dore (2/22), Kieron Mckinney (2/28), and Taylor George Young (2/34) every claiming two wickets each.

Full scoresheet available here.

During the afternoon session, South Africa chose to bat first, setting a target of 103 runs.

Mzwandile Mhlongo top-scored with 36 runs, while Koketso Chabedi contributed 20 and Gentley Motalane added 17, and South Africa finished on 102/6.

In the chase, England’s Jonathan Gale (35), Christopher Edwards (34*), and Alfie Pyle (18*) comfortably secured a nine-wicket win.

Full scoresheet available here.

SASA II Tri-Nations Schedule:

SASA II Tri-Nations Squad:

Phapama Mtana (captain, Eastern Cape), Ellridge George (Eastern Cape), Winston Johnson (Eastern Cape), Phelelani Mbambo (Kwazulu Natal), Themba Mzila (Kwazulu Natal), Mzwandile Mhlongo (Titans Cricket), Keketso Chabedi (Titans Cricket), Mpho Seloane (North West), Mandla Nculo (North West), Jan Makololo (Limpopo), Gently Motalane (Limpopo), Carlos Peukeur (Western Cape), Anthony Fredericks (Western Cape), Tenzil September (Western Cape), Bradley Mannewil (Western Cape), Turion Philander (Western Cape), Gopolang Lamola (North West), Kyle Adams (Western Cape).

Management Team

Trace Arthur (Head Coach), Wendyll Wilson (Assistant Coach – Batting), Trevino Pillay (Assistant Coach –Bowling), Thabo Eliah Sebekedi (Assistant Coach – Fielding), Kumaren Moodley (Team Manager), Andile Kula (Assistant Team Manager), Felix Mavundla (Kit Manager), Gerald McClinton Mabetlela (Physio), Katlego Malema (Umpire).

Source: cricket.co.za

Ray Jennings was the outstanding keeper in the republic in the ’80s, but an ordinary batsman. He played 14 rebel Tests, with Dave Richardson appearing in the other five. His stats were 14 matches, 14.93 average, 46 high score, 46 catches and four stumpings.

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