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Jeppe High School for Boys emerged as the champions of the Switch Schools SA20 Volume 2, defeating St Andrew’s School of Bloemfontein by six wickets in a thrilling final at Tuks Oval in Pretoria. The Johannesburg team, having only suffered one loss in the tournament, demonstrated their resilience and skill, adding their name to the prestigious list of winners following Bishops Diocesan College’s triumph in the inaugural edition. St Andrew's, the only undefeated team heading into the final, struggled with the bat, managing only 105/7 in their 20 overs, with Grové du Preez top-scoring on 36*.
In reply, Jeppe chased down the target in just 14 overs, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 45* from Vegas Scott, who was named the Batter of the Tournament after amassing 163 runs in the competition. Scott's partnership with Zizi Mkhize, who contributed 32 runs, set the foundation for Jeppe’s victory. Mkhize's all-round performances earned him the Switch Player of the Tournament award, having taken seven wickets and contributed in the field. St Andrew's did not leave empty-handed, as Erhard Barends was named Bowler of the Tournament, claiming nine wickets at an impressive average. The victory also marked a memorable conclusion to Jeppe's competition, proving their dominance in this year's SA20.
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