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120th edition of Pineapple Cricket promises to be a huge hit

The 2024 Pineapple Cricket tournament promises to be a showstopper of an event from the time the first ball is bowled next month on the occasion of its 120th anniversary. The iconic tournament which hits off from March 2 to 9 2024 across…

CHAMPAGNE MOMENT: Cuylerville captain Brandon Handley receives the 1st league Pineapple Cricket Tournament trophy from Kowie Toyota dealer principal Noeleen Acton at the PA Country Club prize-giving ceremony. Picture: MARK CARRELS

Cuylerville lifts Pineapple silverware

By MARK CARRELS Cuylerville’s cricket family can add some champagne to their pineapple drinks after both their first and second teams came out tops in their respective finals of the Pineapple Cricket tournament on Saturday March 11. At PA…

WINNING TOUCH: Southwell’s Dylan Kruger receives his award from the Mix Surf Shop sponsor at the Country Club prize-giving after his innings of 94 not out to help win their semi-final against Salem. Picture: MARK CARRELS

It’s a second date as Southwell sets up Pineapple final with Cuylerville

By MARK CARRELS PINEAPPLE cricket delivered a first league nail-biter fit for a semi-final when Southwell’s Dylan Kruger (94 not out) led his side to a two-run victory over defending champs, Salem, at the PAHS fields on Friday 10 March.…

CHEERS TO YOU: Rhodes bowler Sine Nonjabulo receives a toast from the three Salem batsmen, who she prized out in a match on Wednesday, at the Pineapple tournament prize-giving. Picture: MARK CARRELS

Unbeaten Salem, Cuylerville power to Pineapple semis

By MARK CARRELS SALEM and Cuylerville kept their unbeaten records intact after day five of Pineapple Cricket action and powered their way to this year’s semi-finals. In yesterday’s match at Port Alfred Country club, Salem overpowered…

Spirited start for Cuylerville

By MARK CARRELS Grahamstown Cricket Board League champs Cuylerville have sounded a warning they are serious contenders for Pineapple Cricket silverware. In their opening fixture on Saturday at PA High School fields Cuylerville kept up…

MASTER BLASTER: Cuylerville’s Chris Muir opens his shoulders during his enterprising knock of 98 off only 47 balls against Salem at the Salem Cricket Ground last Saturday. Picture: Mark Carrels

Rain delays league title clash

MARK CARRELS IT’S down to the wire as Cuylerville and Southwell battle it out for first league honours. But they’ll have to wait a little longer for their final Grahamstown Cricket Board first league fixture. It was due to be played this…