Leg-spinner Justin Behrens starred for Western Province Cricket Club on day one of this week’s T20 Community Cup in Pretoria.
Behrens claimed figures of five for 12 in four overs, as Western Province Cricket Club defeated the Rural Cricket South Africa XI by 27 runs.
He then took three for 16 in 2.2 overs against, as Western Province Cricket Club beat Irene Villagers Cricket Club by nine wickets.
Western Province Cricket Club and Old Edwardians Cricket Club were the only unbeaten teams on day one at the 2022 T20 Community Cup.
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2022 T20 Community Cup information
Old Edwardians Cricket Club, Clares Cricket Club, Burma Lads Cricket Club, Irene Villagers Cricket Club, Western Province Cricket Club and the Rural Cricket South Africa XI are involved in the T20 Community from 22 to 24 April 2022.
Four venues will host 15 fixtures across three days. The venues are Sinovich Park, Mandela Oval, Laudium Oval and Tshwane University of Technology Oval.
“Club cricket serves to create an environment that attracts and retains individuals who want to participate in the game of cricket within our communities,” said Cricket South Africa senior cricket manager Johan Weyers.
“The CSA T20 Community Cup is mainly for community-based clubs and aims to provide a higher level of playing exposure to premier league clubs.
“This competition is in line with CSA’s commitment to maximise player opportunities, build character and develop skills on a competitive stage for club cricketers.”
Previous T20 Community Cup champions
Gauteng’s Delfos Cricket Club are the reigning T20 Community Cup champions. They won the 2018 tournament. The 2019 T20 Community Cup was completely washed out. It was not played in 2020 and 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
- 2018: Delfos Cricket Club
- Late 2017: Durbanville Cricket Club
- Early 2017: Jeppe Quondam Cricket Club