Railways Cricket Club Veteran's team.

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Railways Cricket Club Veterans made an impressive statement in their debut KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union (KZNCU) Veterans Premier League T20 campaign, reaching the semi-finals after a memorable run of performances in the 2026 competition.

The historic club, established in 1948, celebrated a successful first outing in the prestigious competition. 

After suffering an opening defeat to Durban High School Old Boys (DHSOB), Railways responded emphatically, recording four consecutive victories to secure their place in the knockout stages.

They defeated Chatsworth Sporting by five wickets, Saints Cricket Club by 125 runs, Phoenix Cricket Club by 29 runs and Harlequins Cricket Club by six runs, underlining their growing confidence and competitive strength.

Several players played important roles in Railways' impressive campaign, with Trishane Pillay, Shedan Murugas, Rodney Govender, Umar Jamal and Qadeer Asghar among the standout contributors.

Trishane Pillay: Railways highest scorer in the tournament with 259 runs in 5 matches

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Their journey eventually came to an end in a thrilling semi-final encounter against Delta Cricket Club on Saturday, November 7.

Batting first, Railways produced a competitive total of 151/5, thanks largely to an outstanding innings from Trishane Pillay, who struck a superb 80 off 61 deliveries.

Despite putting up a determined fight with the ball, Railways were left heartbroken as Delta edged home by just one wicket, with only one delivery remaining in the contest.

Club PRO Zaheer Hoosman said the players could take immense pride in what they had achieved.

"Although narrowly missing out on a place in the final, Railways Veterans can take immense pride in their achievements.  

"For a historic club established in 1948, the team's impressive debut Premier League campaign marks another proud chapter in its cricket history.  The players' commitment, teamwork and determination have laid a strong foundation for future success, with Railways Veterans now setting their sights on challenging silverware in the upcoming league competition," he said.