Ah, the smell of fresh-cut grass, sunny skies and the distinguished cracking sound of leather against willow. The start of a new cricket season!

Excelsior I travelled to Paarl to face Mbekweni in the first 50 over match of the 2021/2022 season. Losing the toss, Excelsior I was put in to bat.  A cautious start by the visitors, but batting the whole 50 overs sought to provide the recipe for Excelsior I’s win today. A brilliant 78 Not out by our opening batsman, Yusuf Khan, lead the batting attack and batting the full 50 overs.

It was a hard graft, but we posted a score of 183/9 in 50 overs, our bowling and fielding effort stepped up and defended the score. Mbekweni ending with 163 all out in the 50th over.

Congrats, Excelsior I, we are proud!