AVANTI Burma Lads Cricket Club's teams experienced mixed fortunes across their fixtures on October 17 and 18, with Lads I recording two victories, the second team suffering a defeat and the Women securing one win from their two matches.

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Burma Lads I restricted Kings XI to 99/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Richard Baardt, Ethan Bartlett, and Chezle Barnes claimed two wickets each to keep the opposition's total in check.

The reply was emphatic, with Burma Lads I reaching 101/1 in just 11.5 overs. Brennon Gertze finished unbeaten on 40 off 24 balls, while Ivewe Gwana also remained not out on 40, scored off 38 deliveries. 

The victory earned Burma Lads I a bonus point.

Lads I won the toss and elected to bowl, with SPU dismissed for 146/9 in 18.5 overs. Nicolas Jansen was among the leading bowlers, taking 2/16 in two overs.

Burma came close to stumbling near the end of their innings before reaching 147/6 in 17.5 overs. Keiron George starred with the bat, scoring 52 off just 24 balls.

House of Cricket won the toss and elected to bat, posting 168 all out in 30.3 overs. Keenan King and Faizal Dawood led Burma Lads’ bowling effort, claiming three wickets each. King finished with figures of 3/19 in six overs, while Dawood took 3/30 in five overs.

Disappointingly, Burma Lads II were unable to complete the chase, being bowled out for 146 in 28.4 overs. Renasch Antonie remained unbeaten on 35 off 34 balls, while Henry Jeptha contributed 33 off 34 deliveries.

Against Colts, Burma Ladies won the toss and chose to bowl, restricting their opponents to 47/6 in 20 overs. T Tiro delivered an outstanding spell, taking 3/5 in four overs, while Paige Arthur claimed 2/10.

Burma Ladies chased down the target with ease, reaching 49 without loss in just 5.3 overs. Simone Steyn led the way with an unbeaten 32 off 21 balls.

SPU Ladies successfully chased down the target, reaching 108/6 in 16 overs to win by four wickets. M Arthur was Burma Ladies’ leading bowler, taking 2/24 in four overs.

Upcoming fixtures

Avanti Burma Lads teams will return to action on Saturday, October 24, when Burma Lads I face Yorkshire I in the Premier League T20 at the NCH Pirates Cricket Ground at 8.45am. 

Burma Lads II will meet Diamond Diggers in the Promotion League 40-over competition at the same venue at 12.15pm.

On Sunday, October 25, Burma Lads III will take on Frank Roro III in the First League T20, with the match scheduled to start at 12.15pm at the NCH Pirates Cricket Ground.