Calypso Legends beat BNCC Scimitars by 6 wickets in Game 7 of the Eastern Storm Veterans Cricket 2025 League, chasing down 153 with 9.1 overs to spare. In a match that featured steady top-order contributions and tight bowling spells, it was Kateko Abednico Silinda’s composed unbeaten knock that anchored the run chase and earned him Player of the Match honours.
First Innings – BNCC Scimitars Build a Cautious Total
After being asked to bat first, BNCC Scimitars got off to a shaky start, losing Breaan Spies and Craig Whittstock within the first five overs to the pace of Onke Mtsiba, who finished with 2/34. Captain Christopher Thompson stepped up with a steady knock of 45 off 62 balls, combining patience and leadership to hold the innings together.
Dewald Pretorius added a brisk 18 before being bowled by Enock Makamo, and Denver Taylor provided resilience in the middle overs with a measured 29 not out off 64 balls, guiding the Scimitars to a total of 152/5 in their 30 overs. Contributions from Clayton August (1/12) and Motsamai Motsoane (1/15) helped restrict further damage and keep the target in a manageable range.
Calypso Legends Batsman looking solid in their innings chasing 153 for vicotry against Benoni Northerns Scimitars. Calypso won the match by 6 wickets.
Second Innings – Silinda’s Steady Hand Leads Legends Home
In reply, Calypso Legends approached the chase with composure. Opener Kateko Abednico Silinda played the anchor role to perfection, finishing unbeaten on 45 off 64 balls, and was instrumental in guiding his side to victory. Though they lost wickets at intervals—including two to Marthinus Knepscheld (2/35)—the innings was always in control.
Thapelo Ditle provided the acceleration in the latter half, striking a valuable 27 not out off 26 balls and rotating the strike well in partnership with Silinda. Dylan Coates and Breaan Spies chipped in with a wicket each, but the total proved insufficient to apply serious pressure.
Calypso Legends reached the target of 153 in 20.5 overs, closing out the game at 154/4 and securing a confident win in their opening fixture.
Key Performances:
• Kateko Abednico Silinda (Calypso Legends) – 45* (64 balls), 2 fours – Match-winning anchor; Player of the Match
• Marthinus Knepscheld (BNCC Scimitars) – 4-0-35-2 – Early double breakthrough to give Scimitars a fighting chance
• Christopher Thompson (BNCC Scimitars) – 45 (62 balls), 2 fours, 1 six – Anchored a scratchy innings amidst regular fall of wickets
• Thapelo Ditle (Calypso Legends) – 27* (26 balls), 3 fours – Finishing touch in a composed chase
• Onke Mtsiba (Calypso Legends) – 5-0-34-2 – Early inroads to put Scimitars under pressure
Calypso Legends Opening Batting Pair Silinda and Makamo about to start their run chase against Benoni Northerns Scimitars. Calypso won the match by 6 wickets.
Benoni Northerns Scimitars Innings Scorecard.
Calypso Legends Innings Scorecard.