Former Protea helps NWU-Pukke prepare for Varsity Cricket
Former South African all-rounder and currently professional golfer Johan van der Wath has joined the hosting side, the NWU-Pukke, in their preparation for the build-up towards this year’s Varsity...
View ArticleMadibaz skipper seeks improved batting effort
NMMU-Madibaz captain Matthew Christensen has called on his team to improve their run-scoring when they compete in the Varsity Cricket Twenty20 tournament in Potchefstroom next week. The Port Elizabeth...
View ArticleThe road to Varsity Cricket final is paved with winning intentions
Eight teams will start their quest for Varsity Cricket glory today as the third edition of Varsity Cricket gets underway in Potchefstroom. Four classic matches will see cricket fans stream in to show...
View ArticleVarsity Cricket off to a rainy start as first three matches are called off
The stage was set for a cracking first day of Varsity Cricket, in its third season, at Potchefstroom. However, mother nature had other ideas as rain fell and dampened the mood at all three fields in...
View ArticleNewby makes a statement with the willow for UCT
UCT’s Jack Newby was the star of the show as his unbeaten 87 steered his side to their first win of the 2017 Varsity Cricket tournament with a 24 run D/L win against Kovsies. The young batsman from the...
View ArticleMake or break on day two of Varsity Cricket
Three of the four games on the first day of the much anticipated Varsity Cricket tournament were called of due to rain. This means that we are still not any closer to the answer whether Tuks will...
View ArticleNWU-Pukke and Janneman Malan off to a flyer
NWU-Pukke got their Varsity Cricket off to a cracking start, beating UCT by 10 wickets on Tuesday morning in Potchefstroom. The Potchefstroom outfit won the toss and elected to field first. This proved...
View ArticleUWC upset Tuks with superb display
A stunning opening stand of 101 from Tayo Walbrugh (44) and Adrian du Toit (63) set up a memorable and well deserved eight-wicket win against the defending champions Tuks on Tuesday morning at the...
View ArticleMaties make merry with bat in hand against UCT
Maties got their Varsity Cricket campaign off to the best start possible with a 7-wicket win over UCT at the NWU Puk Oval on Tuesday afternoon. This was down to a tight bowling display and solid...
View ArticleKovsies overcome Madibaz in rollercoaster encounter
Kovsies defeated Madibaz by five wickets on Tuesday afternoon at the Ibbies Oval in their Varsity Cricket clash. Madibaz won the toss and elected to bat. Mathew Christenson started with a bang, hitting...
View ArticleUJ exact revenge on UWC, defeating them by 10 runs
UWC were unable to chase down UJ’s target of 153 (which became 158 due to the loss of a wicket in the Powerplay Plus over) at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Tuesday afternoon. Delano Potgieter and...
View ArticleExcellent showcase of bowling sees Pukke to victory
A good fielding and bowling performance saw the NWU-Pukke to victory at Senwes Park on Tuesday when they faced the NMMU Madibaz. The Madibaz won the toss and elected to field. The visitors managed to...
View ArticleThe heat is on in round three
Things are heating up as we approach the third round of this year’s Varsity Cricket tournament in Potchefstroom. The first delivery will be bowled at 09:30 as the Maties take on Kovsies and the...
View ArticleMaties remain undefeated after convincing victory over UJ
The men in maroon beat UJ by 67 runs at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Wednesday afternoon, to remain undefeated in 2017. Maties won the toss and and elected to bat first. Tyler Smith and Fritz de...
View ArticleTuks stroll past Kovsies as they find their next gear
The defending champions, Tuks, had little problems getting past Kovsies, winning by seven wickets in Potchefstroom on Wednesday afternoon. Kovsies won the toss and elected to bat. Wihan Victor couldn’t...
View ArticlePukke overcome tricky UWC
NWU-Pukke remain undefeated as they beat UWC by six wickets on Wednesday at Senwes Park in round two of the Varsity Cricket tournament. The visitors from the Western Cape, UWC, won the toss and elected...
View ArticleTemperatures will rise as battle for semi-final places heats up
After three scintillating days of Varsity Cricket action it is clear to see for any cricket lover who is shining in the Potchefstroom heat or wilting like plants under the blazing sun. Teams such as...
View ArticleUWC send UCT into a dizzy spin at NWU Puk Oval
UCT and UWC took to the field on Thursday morning with both sides desperate for a win, but UWC took the initiative with their spinners and opening batsman taking them to a clinical 10-wicket victory at...
View ArticleUJ put the nail in Kovsies’ coffin
UJ beat Kovsies on Thursday morning convincingly, by 88 runs, in Potchefstroom on Thursday morning. The Joburg boys won the toss and elected to bat, on a warm Potchefstroom morning. They got off a...
View ArticlePowerplay Plus takes Tuks to unbelievable two-wicket win
Unbelievable, breathtaking and unexpected. This is one way to describe the amazing match between Tuks and Maties. Tuks used the Powerplay Plus over to maximum effect to snatch victory from the jaws of...
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