FLIPPING BOOK CHRONICLE 2024

CRICKET Back Row: Harry Vickery, West Mitchell-Innes, Ethan Muir, Luke Mitchell Middle Row: Dylan Hewlett, Michael Spencer, Murray Hall-Jones, Ross Moller, Jean-Luc Rey, Nicholas Baker Front Row (seated): Tomas Baguley Bonsma, Sebastian Hofmeyr, Mr. Khalipha Cele, Cameron Strudwick, Mr. Lwandiswa Zuma, Radhesh Jhilmeet, Hayden Hewlett

FIRST XI CRICKET

Coaches: Mr Khalipha Cele, Mr Lwandiswa Zuma

Nathan Hoatson, Michael Thornton and Thomas Mitchell, added to the pressure. However, the 2024 team exceeded expectations, delivering outstanding performances to record a final win rate of 71%. The season began with a highly successful outing at the iHlobo Festival, hosted by Kearsney College. The team entered the festival with confidence and finished it unbeaten in their five matches. The highlight was the victory against DHS in a shortened format, a win that set the tone for the season ahead. The performance at the festival demonstrated that the team were well prepared and ready to face the challenges ahead, with players showing composure, determination and skill. The First XI then travelled to Pretoria to participate in the prestigious independent schools’ festival, hosted by St Alban’s. This was another important tournament that tested the team’s mettle. Their performance in Pretoria was commendable, with wins against both St Alban’s and St 143

Captain: Cameron Strudwick

T Players: Nicholas Baker, Murray Hall-Jones, Sebastian Hofmeyr, Dylan Hewlett, Hayden Hewlett, Radhesh Jhilmeet, Graydon Leslie, Luke Mitchell, Ross Moller, West Mitchell-Innes, Ethan Muir, Jean-Luc Rey, Cival Rugbar, Michael Spencer, Harry Vickery, Thandanani Zuma he First XI cricket season was one of great achievement, marked by hard work, resilience and a strong team spirit. Under the guidance of Mr Khalipha Cele and Mr Lwandiswa Zuma, and the leadership of Cameron Strudwick, the team had big shoes to fill. The 2023 First XI had left behind a legacy of success, finishing their year with a win rate of 70%, and many questioned whether the 2024 team would be able to match that. The absence of key players from 2023, such as Murray Baker,