The Semi Finals

The season thus far has been a true journey of character and determination by the Highveld Lions cricket team.  With a strong team culture and the desire to win trophies.  Our record so far reads, played  2 Sunfoil Series games, lost one and won one and during this Champions league we have reached the semi finals with 3 group wins and one lose.  Positive cricket is the name of the Lions game.

This CLT20 tournament has been an eye opener to the world of cricket as well as those pundits who gave us no chance when the tournament began.  The boys have played to their potential and have raised many an eyebrow.  Many people from the outside could see our rise to stardom as a bit of a fluke, however with the view I am blessed to possess, its definitely a contrary belief.  

This is not a team of eleven individuals on the field.  We are a "pride", a pride that involves the 15 man squad as well as the 5 management staff, as well as those players that did not make the squad.  The culture and passion that runs through the franchise has been immense this season.  It's amazing to see the team bring back the crowds to the home of cricket, The Bullring, The Wanderers. 

We are currently on our way to Durban to prepare for our semi final match.  Our opponents will only be decided later today.  Over the last 2 days, the team did absolutely nothing, following our 4 games in 8 days.  This has been a blessing, as the boys were able to switch off and enjoy normal proceedings again.  It was a true mental and physical break to rejuvenate for the semi final which is scheduled for Thursday.  We most definitely will be back in full swing when we land in my home town of Durban and the boys will be put through their paces in preparation for another important fixture.

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