ALL AVANTI Burma Lads teams’ matches scheduled for Saturday, 24 October, were postponed after a leaking sprinkler head flooded the pitch overnight. The promotion match was rescheduled, while new dates for the remaining fixtures will be communicated.

However, Burma Lads II  faced Diamond Diggers in the promotion encounter on Sunday, 25 October, winning the toss and electing to bowl first.

Diamond Diggers were bowled out for 192 in 29.2 overs. Burma Lads’ bowlers made important contributions, with Heinrich Stride claiming three wickets for 71 runs in his eight overs. Lemardt du Plessis took two wickets for 32 runs in eight overs, while Bradley Lemmetjies also picked up two wickets, conceding 45 runs in six overs.

Burma Lads II reached 138/8 after 25 overs before rain interrupted play and the match was called off. Diamond Diggers were declared the winners by 13 runs under the DLS method.

Henry Jeptha top-scored for Burma Lads with 39 off 59 balls, while Keenan King contributed 21 off 33 balls.

The club will look to bounce back this weekend, with its senior and junior sides, as well as the women’s team, scheduled for action.

On Saturday, October 31, Burma Lads I will face Frank Roro I in a Premier League T20 match at 8.45am at the NCH Pirates Cricket Ground. Burma Lads II will take on Colts II in the Promotion 40-over Pool A competition at the same venue at 12.15pm.

The Burma Ladies will play two T20 fixtures at the NCH Magersfontein Cricket Field. They meet Queens XI at 8.30am before taking on Yorkshire Ladies at 11.30am.

Sunday, November 1, will see Burma Lads I face Diamantveld I in the Premier League T20 competition at 8.45am at the NCH Pirates Cricket Field. Burma Lads III will then take on Frank Roro III in a First League T20 fixture at 12.15pm at the same venue.

The club’s teams will aim to make the most of the upcoming fixtures after a weekend affected by unfavourable weather conditions.