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Mixed results for MPCC juniors in season opener

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Mitchell’s Plain Cricket Club’s Kyle Waterloo let’s one rip during his side’s under-13 match against visitors Tygerberg, at Westridge on Saturday. Picture: Fuad Esack

Mitchell’s Plain Cricket Club’s under-11 and under-13 sides hosted visitors Tygerberg and United cricket clubs, in their season’s opening matches, at the Stephen Reagan Oval, in Westridge, at the weekend.

The under-13s were on fire, dismissing United for 54/10 and recording 56/2 during their turn at the crease, to win by 8 wickets.

Muzam-miel Salie (27) and Connor Williams (12) top-scored for the home side.

Junaide Manuel, Raees Hendricks and Mitchell Fredericks spearheaded the Eagles bowling attack with wickets falling fast and furious.

Tygerberg held the upper hand in the under-11 fixture, finishing on 218/6. In reply, the junior Eagles were dismissed on 45/9.

MPCC wicketkeeper Connnor Williams and bowler Junaid Manuel give each other a high-five after claiming another wicket in their match against United. Picture: Fuad Esack
MPCC’s Zaiden Michael during his spell with the ball in hand in Saturday’s under-13 season’s opening encounter against United. Picture: Fuad Esack
MPCC wicketkeeper Connor Williams keeps his eye on the ball during his side’s under-13 match against United. Picture: Fuad Esack
United’s Qaanit Waggie plays it cool during his side’s under-13 match against MPCC. Picture: Fuad Esack
Although his side struggled against the hosts, United’s Mogammad Saahib Isaacs claimed MPCC’s two fallen wickets. Picture: Fuad Esack
United’s Shuaib Omar with bat in hand during Saturday’s under-13 match against MPCC.Picture: Fuad Esack
MPCC’s Qasim Abrahams leading the home side’s attack in a difficult under-11 encounter against an in-form Tygerberg. Picture: Fuad Esack
MPCC’s Masood Roberts looking for the breakthrough in his side’s under-11 match against Tygerberg. Picture: Fuad Esack
Tygerberg’s Ethan Lawrence keeps his composure as MPCC wicketkeeper Maseeg Roberts watches the ball like a hawk. Picture: Fuad Esack
MPCC’s Mugamad Soddiq Petersen executes a fine delivery during an under-11 match against Tygerberg. Picture: Fuad Esack
Tygerberg Cricket Club’s Liam Hendricks goes for the big hit during an under-11 match against hosts MPCC, at Westridge, on Saturday. Picture: Fuad Esack