Harlequins Cricket Club - Durban

🏏 **6-A-SIDE CRICKET TOURNAMENT – DON’T MISS OUT!** 🏏

Join us at **Harlequins Cricket Club** for an action-packed day of cricket, fun, and great vibes! 💙

📅 **Date:** 25th April 2026
⏰ **Time:** 7AM
📍 **Venue:** Harlequins Cricket Club

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This is more than just cricket – it’s a **Club & Family Fun Day!**

✨ What to expect:
• Exciting 6-a-side cricket action
• Jumping castle for the kids 🎈
• Delicious food on sale 🍔🌭
• Music playing all day 🎶
• Great atmosphere for the whole family

🙌 **Spectators are welcome – come support your teams and enjoy the day with us!**

💰 **Teams:** R600 per team
📞 To enter your team, contact **Brennan – 082 653 0020**

🔥 Bring your friends, bring your family, and be part of an unforgettable day at the club!

Let's go, Quins Vets!💪🏏
Goodluck to our Veterans who will be in action this weekend against Delta for their Semi-Final clash at Lords & Legends, Amanzimtoti. Our boys will be in action at 09h00, so come down and support our boys!!🔥💪🏏

Weekend wrap up - Week 6
Our 6th team were the only side to get some cricket this past weekend, with all other fixtures washed out by the rain. They faced Crusaders 3 on Quins 1 in what was a repeat of last season’s final. Quins won the toss and chose to bowl on a quality wicket with a fast outfield. The bowlers stepped up from the first over, keeping Crusaders under pressure and restricting them to 147/6. Kalvin Venter led the attack with an excellent 3/17, supported by Vivian Chamier with 2/15.

The chase started with an early setback but Zane Gaze and Tyler Jordan took full control from there. The pair produced a brilliant unbeaten 145-run partnership that shut Crusaders out of the game. Zane finished on 76 not out, Tyler on 65 not out, sealing a dominant 9-wicket victory.

Man of the Match went to Tyler Jordan for his all-round performance, taking 1/15 in his 4 overs before anchoring the chase with an outstanding innings!

What a win, Boys! Well done!

Weekend Wrap-up - Week 5 Match Report🏏💪
Harlequins 6th XI vs Simplex

Simplex batted first on a great wicket with a quick outfield. Our bowlers started strongly, taking early wickets before the opposition rebuilt to post 205/6 in their 20 overs.

Pick of the bowlers were:
Tyler Jordan 3/40
Darryl Lavender 1/13 (4 overs)
Andre Viljoen 2/23 (3 overs)

In reply, Quins showed great fight with solid partnerships throughout the chase but fell just short, finishing on 196/7 after 20 overs, losing by 9 runs.

A strong effort from the team with plenty of positives to take forward. 💪🏏

Harlequins 3rd XI vs Railways
The 3rd team took on Railways at Quins 1 on Sunday. After winning the toss, the Mavericks decided to bowl first on a fantastic wicket.

Railways struggled to score freely as Quins bowled with precision and backed it up with sharp fielding, restricting them to 134/4 in 20 overs.

Top bowlers:
Kalvin Venter 2/20 (4 overs)
Bobby Nicoll 1/19 (3 overs)
Gareth Boyd 1/26 (4 overs)

The chase got off to a flying start with an explosive opening stand of 97 between Subz Dlamini (37 off 28) and Kalvin Venter (79* off 48). Quins reached the target comfortably to claim a dominant 9-wicket win, their second consecutive victory.

🏏 Man of the Match: Kalvin Venter for an outstanding all-round performance.

The weekend fixtures are out!😁🏏

Our teams are ready to take the field and continue their strong form. If you're free this weekend, come through and support our teams. We are a very welcoming bunch! 😉 See you there! 👊🏏

Wrapping up Week 4 with Dominate wins 💪🏏🔥

"First Saturday Side" continue to Dominate at Home! 💪🏏

The Quins 6th Side hosted Kwamashu at Quins 1 for an action-packed encounter. After Kwamashu won the toss and chose to bowl, the innings got off to a shaky start with Quins on 12/3.

Then came a masterclass partnership, the Jenkins' brothers' took control, adding a massive 177-run stand for the 4th wicket.
Clinton Jenkins was unstoppable, blasting 129 off just 64 balls, including 12 fours and 10 sixes, while Dylan Jenkins played the perfect supporting role with 40 not out as Quins posted 202/4.

In reply, Kwamashu struggled to keep up with the required rate. Dylan 2 for 15 runs and Craig Laing 2 for 25 led the attack brilliantly to secure a 64-run win.

Man of the Match: Clinton Jenkins, with a blistering 129 runs that lit up our home ground.

Captain’s thoughts:
“After early trouble, the Jenkins brothers turned the game around beautifully. Kwamashu never threatened the chase — a great all-round team win!” 💙🔥

Quins "Mavericks" Back to Winning Ways! 🏏🔥

Quins 3rd Team hosted Phoenix at Quins 1 and took full advantage of home conditions after skipper Subz Dlamini wisely chose to bowl on a slightly damp wicket.

The bowlers stuck to the plan and delivered beautifully with Gareth Boyd with an impressive 2 wickets for 14 runs and Matthew Havenga with 1 for 26 runs kept things tight and never allowed Phoenix to settle. The visitors were soon under pressure and were limited to 122 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs, with the Mavericks needing 123 to win

Leading from the front, Subz Dlamini smashed 68 runs in a captain’s knock, and with a solid supportive role, Justin Kemp finished unbeaten on 33* as Quins cruised to victory by 9 wickets.

Captain’s thoughts:
“Great team performance and much improved in all aspects from previous matches. We’re looking forward to keeping this momentum and winning the rest of our games this season.”

Quins 5th Team Make It Two in a Row! 💥🏏

The Quins 5th Team had a home game at Forest Hills to face Meadow Ridge, who won the toss and chose to bat.

Quins were sharp from the start, keeping things tight and disciplined. Skipper Hennie Swart had figures of 3 wickets 24 runs led the bowling attack, and supported by Floyd Gobey 2 wickets for 19 runs and Calvin Divies, 2 wickets for 31 runs, restricting Meadow Ridge to a manageable total.

In reply, Marc Smith anchored the chase brilliantly with an unbeaten 74 runs, while Ryan Miller added a solid 36 runs. The team chased down the target comfortably to claim a 7-wicket win.

Man of the Match: Marc Smith, with a composed and match-winning innings under pressure.

Captain’s message:
“We were clinical in all departments, bringing experience and youth together. Thanks to the players and supporters. We’re 2 for 2, and while tough games lie ahead, I’m excited to see our side grow.”

Put your bats out for Ben 🏏❤️

This past weekend, before taking the field, our players came together to pay tribute to Ben Austin, a 17-year-old Melbourne cricketer who tragically lost his life while batting in the nets last week.

Harlequins Cricket Club sends condolences to Ben's family, friends and team mates during this unimaginable time. We stand with you!

Rest in peace, Ben.

The Weekend is here and so are the fixtures!
Ready to battle Week 4!🏏💪

Good luck to all Harlequins Cricket Club Teams for the games this weekend! Let's go all out come back with all the W's! 🏏💪🔥