Excited pupils from Erasmia Primary School had the opportunity of a lifetime as they attended the international T20 cricket match between South Africa and India at Supersport Park in Centurion on Wednesday.
The pupils, full of energy and enthusiasm, formed a guard of honour to welcome the players onto the field, an unforgettable experience that will stay with them forever. Notably, Allahudien "Pallies" Palekar, was officiating the match.
The following students had the privilege of participating in this special moment:
- Laila Joosub
- Jiya Rama
- M. Uzair Rehman
- Rohit Ramjee
- Isa Mahomed
- Kashaf Rasheed
- Kaylen Arnachellan
- Kiarsh Arnachellan
- M. Uthmaan Patel
- Reeshay Ramjee
- Rumaan Haroon
- Fudhail Haroon
Coach Emmylou expressed her pride, encouraging the pupils: “Your participation in the guard of honor is a milestone in your personal and cricketing journey. This experience will stay with you forever. Use it to fuel your passion for cricket and life. You've made us proud, and yourselves proud. Well done!"
The match itself was thrilling. India posted a challenging total of 219/6 in 20 overs, with Tilak smashing a brilliant 107 off 56 balls, marking his maiden century. South Africa fought back with a strong effort, led by Marco Jansen, whose late surge added excitement to the contest. Despite the fireworks, India held on to win by 11 runs, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match series. The final match will be held at Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday.
