International Series
03/05/2025 - 10:14 AM
SA

Sandton Scorchers

65/25.4 Overs
VS
RI

Rivonia Raiders

67/23.5 Overs

Sandton Scorchers won the match by 8 wicket.

Man of the MatchJean Marais

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Rivonia Raiders Inning

65/25.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
N
Nick Hamilton
c William Patton b Henk Nel02000.0
S
Simon Drennan
retired - not out311532206.7
K
Kooks Kuhle
c Ben Patton b David Gerrard261413185.7
T
Tom Montgomery
not out350060.0
J
Jake ZilesnickStriker
not out1100100.0
Extras4 (wd 3, nb 1, b 0, lb 0)
Total65/2 (5.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
W
William Patton
0.00000.00
J
James Martin
0.5014016.80
D
David Gerrard
0.50313.60
H
Henk Nel
1.00616.00
J
Josh Schmidt
1.0020020.00
M
Mark Dunton
1.101109.43
B
Ben Patton
1.101109.43
Fielding Highlights
William Patton
1 C
Ben Patton
1 C

Partnerships

Jake Zilesnick & Tom Montgomery
Jake Zilesnick 1 · Tom Montgomery 2
3 (2b)
Tom Montgomery & Simon Drennan
Tom Montgomery 1 · Simon Drennan 7
8 (7b)
Kooks Kuhle & Simon Drennan
Kooks Kuhle 26 · Simon Drennan 24
50 (25b)
Nick Hamilton & Simon Drennan
Nick Hamilton 0 · Simon Drennan 0
0 (2b)
Match Timeline7 Overs
Over 7William Patton
0 Runs
Over 6Ben Patton
11 Runs
1
1
2
4
1
2
Over 5David Gerrard,Ben Patton
1 Wkt3 Runs
Wd
1
1
W
0
0
0
Over 4Mark Dunton
11 Runs
0
6
0
0
1
4
Over 3James Martin,Mark Dunton
14 Runs
6
0
1
1
Wd
4
Wd
0
Over 2Josh Schmidt
20 Runs
NB
6
0
1
6
6
0
Over 1Henk Nel
1 Wkt6 Runs
0
W
1
1
0
4

Sandton Scorchers Inning

67/23.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
J
James MartinStriker
not out30914333.3
J
Jean Marais
c Andrew Bartlett b Ross Butler291032290.0
W
William Patton
c Ross Butler b Ross Butler01000.0
B
Ben Patton
not out8301266.7
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total67/2 (3.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
J
Jake Zilesnick
0.5023027.60
J
Juandre Van Zyl
1.0014014.00
A
Andrew Bartlett
1.0022022.00
R
Ross Butler
1.00828.00
Fielding Highlights
Andrew Bartlett
1 C
Ross Butler
1 C

Partnerships

William Patton & James Martin
William Patton 0 · James Martin 0
0 (1b)
Ben Patton & James Martin
Ben Patton 8 · James Martin 16
24 (6b)
James Martin & Jean Marais
James Martin 14 · Jean Marais 29
43 (16b)
Match Timeline4 Overs
Over 4Jake Zilesnick
23 Runs
6
1
4
6
6
Over 3Ross Butler
2 Wkt8 Runs
1
2
4
W
W
1
Over 2Andrew Bartlett
22 Runs
6
6
4
0
2
4
Over 1Juandre Van Zyl
14 Runs
0
6
1
1
0
6
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Sandton Scorchers vs Rivonia Raiders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Club Cricket Fixture • Sandton Scorchers won the match by 8 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 132 runs & 4 wickets
Rivonia Raiders Top Batter: Simon Drennan — 31 (15b, 3x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: David Gerrard — 1/3 (0.5 ov)
Sandton Scorchers Top Batter: James Martin — 30 (9b, 1x4, 4x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Ross Butler — 2/8 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Kooks Kuhle & Simon Drennan — 50 runs (25b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: James Martin (Sandton Scorchers) — 57.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 6-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Sandton Scorchers took on Rivonia Raiders on May 3, 2025, 07:38 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sandton Scorchers won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 132 runs and 4 wickets fall between Rivonia Raiders (65/2 in 5.4 overs) and Sandton Scorchers (67/2 in 3.5 overs).

2. Rivonia Raiders Innings Breakdown (65/2)

Batting in the first innings, Rivonia Raiders finished on 65/2 from 5.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.47 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Rivonia Raiders accumulated 65 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Simon Drennan spearheaded the batting effort with 31 runs off 15 balls (including 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 206.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Kooks Kuhle, who contributed 26 runs off 14 deliveries, while Tom Montgomery added 3 (5b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, David Gerrard led the bowling figures with 1/3 in 0.5 overs (economy 3.60), assisted by Henk Nel (1/6 in 1.0 overs).

3. Sandton Scorchers Chase & Second Innings Summary (67/2)

Pursuing a target of 66 runs for victory, Sandton Scorchers recorded 67/2 in 3.5 overs at a scoring rate of 17.48 runs per over. James Martin anchored the chase for Sandton Scorchers with 30 runs from 9 balls (1 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 333.3), alongside Jean Marais who chipped in with 29 off 10 balls. Defending the total, Ross Butler delivered a key spell of 2/8 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Juandre Van Zyl finished with 0/14 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kooks Kuhle and Simon Drennan (Rivonia Raiders), who combined for 50 runs off 25 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with William Patton making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—James Martin (Sandton Scorchers) topped the match rankings with 57.0 total points, followed closely by Simon Drennan (56.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jean Marais.