Raynard van Tonder scored an impressive century against a talented University Sports South Africa XI on Sunday.
The former South Africa U19 captain clobbered an unbeaten 102 off 85 balls, which included eight fours and three sixes, to help his side register 330 for seven.
This was followed by them skittling USSA for 162 in 32.3 overs – sealing a mammoth 168-run win at the Groenkloof Oval in Pretoria.
It was also the perfect reaction for the Emerging side after they suffered a heavy four-wicket loss to the Sri Lanka Emerging team on Sunday.
Man-of-the-Match Van Tonder was the top-scorer, but he had help from talented duo Janneman Malan and Matthew Breetzke who recoded an opening stand of 142.
Malan contributed 85 off 81 balls (3 fours, 1 six) and Breetzke amassed 63 off 68 balls (10 fours).
After both fell, Van Tonder carried the innings forward with Tony de Zorzi who hit 53 off 40 balls (6 fours, 1 six) and then marshalled the tail.
Ruan de Swardt was the best of the bowlers with 2-47.
USSA failed to find any rhythm with their reply, slumping to 43-4 and then 135-7, before being blown away with nearly 20 overs to go.
Isma-eel Gafieldien top-scored with 50 off 64 balls (3 fours, 1 six).
It was a strong combined bowling effort by SA Emerging, with Dayyaan Galiem’s 3-40 leading the way. Kyle Simmonds (2-15) and Thando Ntini (2-41) were also amongst the wickets.
SA Emerging squad: Tony de Zorzi (Titans), Janneman Malan (Cape Cobras), Raynard van Tonder (Knights), Matthew Breetzke (Warriors), Wandile Makwetu (Knights), Sinethemba Qeshile (Warriors), Sibonelo Makhanya (Dolphins), Eathan Bosch (Dolphins), Tshepang Dithole (Highveld Lions), Tladi Bokako (Cape Cobras), Nandre Burger (Cape Cobras), Kyle Simmonds (Cape Cobras), Lutho Sipamla (Warriors), Bjorn Fortuin (Highveld Lions), Jason Smith (Cape Cobras), Dayyaan Galiem (Titans), Thando Ntini (Cape Cobras).
South Africa Emerging inbound tour:
Monday 01 July – 3rd ODI vs Sri Lanka Emerging (Groenkloof Ova)
Thursday 04 July – 4th ODI vs USSA (Tuks Oval)
Friday 05 July – 5th ODI USSA vs Sri Lanka Emerging (Tuks Oval)
Saturday 06 July – 6th ODI vs Sri Lanka Emerging (Tuks Oval)
Tuesday 09 July – 7th ODI Sri Lanka Emerging vs USSA (Groenkloof Oval)
Wednesday 10 July – 8th ODI vs Sri Lanka Emerging (Groenkloof Oval)
Thursday 11 July – 9th ODI vs USSA (Groenkloof Oval)
Sunday 14 July – Final (Tuks Oval)
Thursday 18 July – Sunday 21 July – 1st Four-Day Match vs Sri Lanka Emerging (Senwes Park)
Thursday 25 July – Sunday 28 July – 2nd Four-Day Match vs Sri Lanka Emerging (Tuks Oval)
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