SimCash ups the ante with BT10 player of the tournament incentive.

SimCash ups the ante with BT10 player of the tournament incentive.

Sep 2, 2024 | Boland T10, Paarl Rocks, Teams

SimCash ups the ante with BT10 player of the tournament incentive.

Cricket Boland is excited to announce a new partnership with SimCash which will incentivize the players of the inaugural Boland T10 (BT10) by sponsoring a cash prize for the player of the tournament.

The BT10 came into being on Sunday 1 September when the Overberg Indwe beat the Northern Raiders by 37 runs at Boland Park in Paarl in the tournament opener.

About the Boland T10

Mr James Fortuin, the chief executive officer of Cricket Boland, was a happy man when he spoke about the new partnership with SimCash. ‘’We are thrilled to have an esteemed company like SimCash onboard with us,’’ said Fortuin. ‘’Their commitment to add value to our tournament is awe-inspiring and something that we welcome with open arms. We hope this incentive will lift the players and enable them to take their performances to the next level. We have witnessed some highly quality cricket even at this early stage of the competition and the season at large, and we hope that this announcement will further elevate the status of this new and exciting tournament.’’

SimCash chief executive officer, Mr Arend Visagie, shared Fortuin’s sentiments. He said: ‘’We are very excited to partner with Cricket Boland. We are not seeing this as just a short-term relationship, in fact, we are really excited about partnering with Cricket Boland with the future in mind. We look forward to top performance by the players that will further enhance the quality of the Boland T10.’’

About SimCash

SimCash provides account users with a virtual wallet and a transactional card. Once money is loaded into the account, they are then able to use their card to pay for goods or pay from one wallet to another wallet on the SimCash system. SimCash app can be used by account holders to manage their spend accounts in their digital wallets. The SimCash app is intended for use by account holders using the app. Linked to the virtual wallet, is a loyalty program which provides account users and clients an opportunity to earn rewards for using their transactional cards to make payments for purchase of goods and services. SimCash app.

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Paarl Rocks ready to light up the inaugural Boland T10 tournament

Paarl Rocks ready to light up the inaugural Boland T10 tournament

Aug 31, 2024 | Boland T10, Paarl Rocks, Teams

The Paarl Rocks

Keith Dudgeon

Keith Dudgeon, who is one of the Goldrush Boland new recruits, will spearhead the bowling department and will be able to lean on the support of fellow Boland seamer, Jevano Baron as well as another pro, the rookie allrounder, Nathan Jacobs.

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THE Paarl Rocks are ready and excited to launch their campaign in the inaugural Boland T10 tournament. They get to face the Stellenbosch Kings in a Cape Winelands derby on Monday night.

It’s evident that the Rocks could be one of the early favourites after assembling a very strong squad for the tournament. They will be led by Clyde Fortuin, who is also the Goldrush Boland captain. Fortuin, who played two test matches for the Proteas in New Zealand last season, will however miss the first week of the tournament as he still has club obligations in the UK to honour.

Manfred de Kock, the Rocks’ coach, says his side will be skippered by veteran left arm spinner, Waylin September, until Fortuin is back in the country.

Keith Dudgeon, who is one of the Goldrush Boland new recruits, will spearhead the bowling department and will be able to lean on the support of fellow Boland seamer, Jevano Baron as well as another pro, the rookie allrounder, Nathan Jacobs.

Lefty, Taywin Adams, is another promising youngster who will be looking to follow up on his form of the 2023/2024 season after impressing with his wicket taking ability.

‘’The boys are excited to get onto the park and there’s a strong gees in the squad,’’ said De Kock. ‘’We’ve managed to get three training sessions in thus far and the boys are looking good. All we want to do now is get to Monday so we can get our campaign underway.’’

When asked who the players are to look out for in the tournament, De Kock, himself a former Boland keeper, answered enthusiastically. He said: ‘’I think everyone knows someone like Clyde will be a big player for us. I think guys like Darrel Hendricks and JJ van der Sandt showed in the Goldrush Boland Super League what they can do, and they can leave their mark in the new and exciting Boland T10. They ended with the second and third most runs in the Goldrush respectively. Another youngster to keep an eye on is Nathan Jacobs,’’ he concluded.

The Rocks play the Kings at 20h00 on Monday at Boland Park. The tournament gets underway on Sunday with a clash between the Northern Raiders and the Overberg Indwe at 20h00.

PAARL ROCKS: Clyde Fortuin, Keith Dudgeon, Nathan Jacobs, Jevano Baron, JJ van der Sandt, Darrel Hendricks, Deano Esau, Waylin September, Taigh Schoor, Taywin Adams, Elliot Moses, Garen Petersen, Quan Daniels, Akeem Minnaar, Liam Muller, Bradwin Hollenbach and Cody Adonis

Coach: Manfred de Kock

Assistant coach: Brenton van Schoor

Overberg Indwe caustiously optimistic ahead of Boland T10

Overberg Indwe caustiously optimistic ahead of Boland T10

Aug 29, 2024 | Boland T10, Overberg indwe, Teams

The Overberg Indwe

Clenton Stuurman

Goldrush Boland frontline seam bowler, Glenton Stuurman, who is capped at both test- and T20i level for South Africa, as well as seasoned veteran, Aviwe Mgijima, will be the Indwe’s mainstays along with their third marquees player, former SA U19 allrounder, Lehan Botha.

See the Northern Raiders

THE Overberg Indwe are looking to give a good account of themselves during the new and exciting Boland T10 tournament which kicks off at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday.

The Indwe will take on the Northern Raiders in the tournament opener on Sunday and by the sounds of it, see themselves as a bit of a wild card. That being said, they have still managed to assemble what seems to be a respectable team on paper.

Goldrush Boland frontline seam bowler, Glenton Stuurman, who is capped at both test- and T20i level for South Africa, as well as seasoned veteran, Aviwe Mgijima, will be the Indwe’s mainstays along with their third marquees player, former SA U19 allrounder, Lehan Botha.

Wicketkeeper, Kaden Solomons, another u19 Protea, will also play a vital role after leading Maties to victory in the inaugural Goldrush Boland Super League at the back end of last season. Another player who will be looking to make an impact is allrounder, Garreth Wolmarans, who was the Indwe’s first pick in round one of the draft evening.

Former Boland fast bowler, James Albanie, says his chargers are excited to showcase their talent on a fresh and new platform. ‘’The squad, and especially the youngsters within our ranks, are very excited to get on the park,’’ he said. ‘’Our management team is running around to get all our logistical arrangements in place as some of our squad members have to travel some distance. Generally, though, there’s a good and positive feeling within the squad.’’

When quizzed about their strategy going into the draft evening, Albanie said: ‘’Prior to the draft evening we identified 21 names which we wanted to select our last seven players from. They were mostly allrounders as we wanted to have a strong balance after our marquees- and pre-selected were identified before the draft. We are perhaps lacking in the spin department but generally we’re happy although we are perhaps lacking a finisher in our batting line-up who can close games or can take games away from the opposition. But, that being said, I’m fairly happy with what we have.’’

Albanie concluded by giving his view on the Indwe’s chances in the tournament. ‘’Our management team is quite adamant that we make the semi-finals but I’m cautiously optimistic because of factors like the unknown (format) and the fact that these guys have not played together (before).’’

OVERBERG INDWE: Glenton Stuurman, Aviwe Mgijima, Lehan Botha, Kaden Solomons, Christiaan Bourbon-Leftley, Brandon Swiegers, Ronaldo Abrahams, Viv-Richard Adams, Leighton Dennis, Curtley Deelman, Garreth Wolmarans, Danico Philmon, Jaywin Solomons, Warren Silberbauer, Keanu Opperman, Nuwan Swartland, Jaquan Kerr

Coach: James Albanie

 Assistant coach: Igsaan Adams

We are in it to win it, says The Ice Man ahead of Boland T10 tournament.

We are in it to win it, says The Ice Man ahead of Boland T10 tournament.

Aug 27, 2024 | Boland T10, Northern Raiders, Teams

The Northern Raiders

Ferisco Adams 

The experienced Ferisco Adams, is one of the Raiders’ marquees players along with left arm seamer, Akhona Mnyaka, and batter Gavin Kaplan, who can also double up as a wicketkeeper. Adams, affectionately known as ‘’The Ice Man’’ for the coolness he portrays in pressure situations, will captain the Raiders.

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THE Northern Raiders feel they have all their bases covered ahead of the new Boland T10 tournament that begins this weekend at Boland Park in Paarl.

The Raiders are up against the Stellenbosch Kings in their tournament opener which is the first game of day three of the BT10.

The experienced Ferisco Adams, is one of the Raiders’ marquees players along with left arm seamer, Akhona Mnyaka, and batter Gavin Kaplan, who can also double up as a wicketkeeper. Adams, affectionately known as ‘’The Ice Man’’ for the coolness he portrays in pressure situations, will captain the Raiders.

He didn’t beat around the bush when asked about his team’s ambitions for the tournament. ‘’We aren’t here just to compete in this tournament. We obviously play to win and that is the same for the Northern Raiders. For us it’s not just about competing, we are actually in this competition to win it.’’

Speaking about the Raider’s strategy going into the draft evening the Robertson native said: ‘’We wanted to get a good enough keeper very early on (in the draft process) coupled with decent spinners and also allrounders who can fulfil a role with both and ball.

Speaking about the Raiders atmosphere in the camp in the lead up to the tournament, Adams said they are relaxed but excited. ‘’There’s s lot of positive chatter going on in the group and we’re just excited to get the tournament underway. We had our first training session last week and the guys got together nicely,’’ he concluded.

The Raiders have a strong Robertson flavour in their squad but also managed to draft allrounders, Siviwe Nkonzombi (Maties), Fenito Mehl (Paarl East) and Javier Visser (Paarl CC), amongst others.

The Northern Raiders will be coached by former Boland, Dolphins and Griquas fast bowler, Zahir Abrahim, who will be assisted by Gradwell Fortuin.

NORTHERN RAIDERS:  Ferisco Adams, Gavin Kaplan, Akhona Mnyaka, Haydar Khan, Keaton Pietersen, Leolan Davids, Charlton Fransman, Byron Buys, Lo-Waden Siegelaar, Marshin Jeftha, Javier Visser, Siviwe Nkonzombi, Shaun Fata, Cecil Jooste, Warren Davids, Fenito Mehl, Brandon Erasmus.

Coach: Zahir Abrahim

Assistant coach: Gradwell Fortuin

Strategic West Coast Blues ready to stake a claim in Boland T10

Strategic West Coast Blues ready to stake a claim in Boland T10

Aug 27, 2024 | Boland T10, Teams, West Coast Blues

The West Coast Blues

Shaun von Berg 

The Blues looks like a strong unit on paper with the likes of Goldrush Boland spinners Imraan Manack and Shaun von Berg as well as rookie Blayde Capell all marquee players.

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THE West Coast Blues is our third featured team of six participating in the brand new and exciting Boland T10 tournament which gets underway on Sunday 1 September 2024.

The Blues looks like a strong unit on paper with the likes of Goldrush Boland spinners Imraan Manack and Shaun von Berg as well as rookie Blayde Capell all marquee players. Their fourth marquee player is Nathan Engelbrecht, a top order left-handed batsman who is also an accomplished wicketkeeper. The Blues also drafted a host of experienced club veterans including Tommy Kannemeyer, Horatio Cornelissen and Devon Smith who will all have vital roles to play.

The inclusion of youngsters such as Basil George, Johan Wege, Thandani Majebe and Ernwill Afrika, means the Blues have found a nice balance between young and experienced players. Manfred Mentoor, who played a pivotal role in the assembling of the squad, says they had a clear plan from the beginning.

He said: ‘’We had a clear strategy when we went into the draft evening. We wanted to get the best players first but also some players that hail from our region. We had about six possible picks for each round and played around with different scenarios and luckily, we got about five players which we set out to get from the outset. The excitement in the squad is palpable with all the players, including the pros, very excited to play with players that they may not have necessarily heard about before the tournament. So well done to Cricket Boland for initiating a tournament like this which is a great platform for previously unknown or little-known players to become household names.’’

The Blues will be coached by former Boland fast bowler Anwell Newman and captained by off spinner, Manack, who along with Von Berg will play crucial roles in the spin bowling department.

The Boland T10 commences this weekend when the Northern Raiders take on the Overberg Indwe on Sunday night whilst the West Coast Blues will take on the Wellington Wolves on Monday in their tournament opener.

WEST COAST BLUES: Shaun von Berg, Blayde Capell, Imraan Manack ©, Nathan Englebrecht, Tommy Kannemeyer, Johan Wege, Krisnan Oosthuizen, Horatio Cornelissen, Devon Smith, Thandani Majebe, Riaan Smit, Jacean Klaase, Ernwill Afrika, Basil George, JJ Lambrechts, Jevondre Jacobs, Charlton Villet.

Coach: Anwell Newman

Assistant coach: Shane Summers

Wellington Wolves to pack a punch in inaugural Boland T10

Wellington Wolves to pack a punch in inaugural Boland T10

Aug 24, 2024 | Boland T10, Teams, Wellington Wolves

The Wellington Wolves

Grant Roelofsen 

Goldrush Boland professionals, Grant Roelofsen, Michael Copeland and Siya Mahima are the Wolves’ marquee players and the trio possess undoubted match-winning capabilities.

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THE Wellington Wolves looks to have put together a potent squad together ahead of the inaugural Boland T10 (BT10) which gets under way on Sunday 1 September.

The BT10 will ignite the new club cricket season and the fact that this will be the introduction for most of the players to the shortest and newest format of the game, ensures that coaches and captains will need to have their thinking caps on the whole time.

Goldrush Boland professionals, Grant Roelofsen, Michael Copeland and Siya Mahima are the Wolves’ marquee players and the trio possess undoubted match-winning capabilities. Roelofsen and Copeland will spearhead the batting and will be assisted by young GysbertWege who is one of the Wolves’ pre-selected players. Pacer Kieran Dreyden and the left arm spin of Mahima will hold the key to their ability to restrict batting teams.

Wolves team manager, Warren Groeneveld, a key member of the Wolves leadership team, affirms the quality of their squad. He says: ‘’We’re excited and focussed as we prepare for this new tournament. This is a short and fast paced format but we’ve managed to assemble a good squad and we believe we can go very far in this tournament.’’

When asked about his personnel, Groeneveld answered enthusiastically: ‘’Look, our marquees players are top performers but we’re equally excited to see how the youngsters in the squad go. These players might not be as well known but guys like Chad Ayford, Wesley Engelbrecht and 17-year-old seamer Marco Junior Cato can use this platform to their advantage.’’

Groeneveld added they thought long and hard about their strategy during the process of pre-selection and especially during the draft evening. ‘’We went in with the strategy of getting versatile players who we think can play this format. We went for allrounders and guys who can bowl at the death and we have explosive batters too. We want to compete fiercely and aim for the title,’’ he confidently concluded.

The Wolves kick off their campaign with a mouthwatering encounter against the West Coast Blues on Monday 2 September.

WELLINGTON WOLVES: Grant Roelofsen, Gysbert Wege, Michael Copeland, Siyabonga Mahima, Riduwaan Louw, Chad Ayford, Junaid Cassiem, Marshall Dampies, Kieran Dreyden, Tiaan Cloete, Marco Junior Cato, Elzario Dreyer, Gio Hulley, Jade Adams, Shaun Wolmarans, Rowan Robertson, Wesley Engelbrecht

Coach: Cedric Williams

Assistant coach: Craig Abrahams