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VCC vs VRA at Westvliet | Semi Final | 04.09.2021
VCC in the huddleViv Kingma from the Paddock End Vikram Singh almost chokes on that one! Luke Scully hits a boundary over point Singh gets away with a skyer Logan van Beek bowlingBen Cooper plays around his legs Cooper ducks under a not so high ball Singh plays through gully Cooper on his toesCooper plays high and is caught by Dutt at deep point Eric Szwarczynski plays a hook shot Philippe Boissevain looking for turn Singh is done by Dutt with a slower ballSzwarczynski survives an lbw situation A classic drive by Szwarczynski Jack Balbirnie plays through point Balbirnie gets a sharp one Aryan Dutt bowling from the Pavilion End Balbirnie is caught behind off Boissevain A good save at the ropeA stumping gone wrongitch Lees just smiles at the appeal Driven by Lees Szwarczynski comes out to drive Lees bowled on a no ballSzwarczynski is well insideLees drives square Szwarczynski pulls stylishly Dangerously played by Lees A square drive by Szwarczynski Lees plays through gullySzwarczynski plays past pointSwept away by Scwarczynski Szwarczynski is bowled by Kingma last ball of the innings Mohit Hingorani gets a close shave Quirijn Gunning asks the question… …and Hingorani is goneTom de Grooth plays a cover driveBas de Leede tucks one to leg De Leede must go after a brilliant run out action of keeper Lees De Grooth plays one-handed Sybrand Engelbrecht forces from the backfoot A power drive from Engelbrecht Even in great form you have to stay alertEngelbrecht plays to midwicketEngelbrecht uses his foot to keep the ball out of his stumpsVikram Singh bowling De Grooth lifts the ball to Scully at gully Engelbrecht shows his determination Logan van Beek on the drivePlayed square by EngelbrechtEngelbrecht tries a cheeky shot Never left his groundThere’s a big one!Van Beek still has to get his eye inA quick adjustment by Van BeekVan Beek charges… …but Ben Cooper patrolls at the ropeJack Balbirnie bowling Another boundary for EngelbrechtEngelbrecht reverses Karl Nieuwoudt hits out A Ton for EngelbrechtNieuwoudt on the driveEngelbrecht shows his strength A straight drive for four by Nieuwoudt A couple more for Engelbrecht Another four for NieuwoudtAnd VCC have won this nail-biter Match-winner Engelbrecht gets a deserved ovationShake-hands after a fine game