In a thrilling finale that showcased their incredible talent and determination, the Kampong Cricket 1st team triumphed in the Hoofdklasse this season, earning a well-deserved promotion to the prestigious Topklasse. The team, captained by Alex, faced off against Quick in an exhilarating final that will be remembered by fans for years to come.
The stage was set for an epic showdown, and Kampong Cricket delivered spectacularly. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the team amassed a formidable total of 374 runs. The standout performances came from two remarkable players: Scott, who scored a blistering 159 runs off just 123 balls, and Vikram, who supported the innings with a solid 103 runs. Their remarkable partnership laid the foundation for a commanding total that left Quick with a daunting target.
Despite a valiant effort from Quick, they fell short by 52 runs, ending their innings at 322 runs. Vikram’s all-round performance was crucial, as he not only scored a century but also shone with the ball, earning him the Man of the Match award with impressive bowling figures of 2 wickets for just 4 runs in 2 overs.
Season Highlights and Statistics
This championship season has been a testament to the talent and hard work of the Kampong team. Below are some remarkable season statistics that highlight their performances in batting, bowling, and fielding:
Batting Statistics
|
Player |
M |
I |
NO |
R |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
100 |
50 |
6s |
4s |
|
Van den Berg, Damien |
17 |
17 |
1 |
566 |
120 |
35.38 |
122.51 |
1 |
3 |
31 |
54 |
|
Edwards, Scott |
9 |
9 |
2 |
510 |
159 |
72.86 |
107.82 |
1 |
4 |
14 |
49 |
|
O Dowd, Max |
10 |
10 |
1 |
439 |
131* |
48.78 |
116.14 |
1 |
2 |
14 |
56 |
|
Alphonse, Ratha |
17 |
17 |
2 |
383 |
72 |
25.53 |
66.03 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
41 |
|
Pomare, Ben |
14 |
10 |
3 |
317 |
79 |
45.29 |
91.62 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
27 |
|
Jacod, Pierre |
16 |
11 |
0 |
300 |
71 |
27.27 |
85.71 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
28 |
Bowling Statistics
|
Player |
M |
O |
R |
W |
Best |
Avg |
Eco |
SR |
5W |
|
Kumar, Shashank |
17 |
123.1 |
467 |
43 |
5/18 |
10.86 |
3.79 |
17.19 |
2 |
|
Jacod, Pierre |
16 |
117.1 |
424 |
24 |
4/30 |
17.67 |
3.62 |
29.29 |
0 |
|
Swanepoel jr, Gert |
12 |
67.4 |
303 |
17 |
3/23 |
17.82 |
4.48 |
23.88 |
0 |
|
Roy, Alexander |
14 |
65.1 |
248 |
16 |
3/28 |
15.5 |
3.81 |
24.44 |
0 |
|
Nana, Kertan |
12 |
63.3 |
303 |
13 |
3/22 |
23.31 |
4.77 |
29.31 |
0 |
|
Sharma, Tushar |
17 |
58.5 |
342 |
12 |
3/20 |
28.5 |
5.81 |
29.42 |
0 |
Fielding Statistics
|
Player |
C |
RO (A) |
RO (U) |
C (Wk) |
St |
|
Pomare, Ben |
16 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Roy, Alexander |
15 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Van den Berg, Damien |
11 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Jacod, Pierre |
10 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
A Season to Remember
This championship victory is a culmination of hard work, teamwork, and relentless spirit from every member of the Kampong Cricket family. This season has set a high standard for future campaigns. As they prepare for their journey in the Topklasse, the team is eager to build on this success and continue to make their mark in Dutch cricket.
Congratulations to the team on this monumental achievement! The future looks bright, and we can’t wait to see what comes next!