Sibiya hits a ton on first appearance

LITTLEHAMPTON Cricket Club's new overseas player, South African, Siya Sibiya smashed 105 not out in a friendly on Saturday in his first appearance for the club.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Apr 2006, 18:17 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:12 BST

He was playing for Littlehampton 3rd against Findon 3rd.

Findon won the toss and elected to bat, scoring 177-8 from their 40 overs. Nick Hawke scored 51 with Bruce Brogan, Neil Hewitt and Sibiya all taking two wickets.

In reply, Littlehampton fell to 16-3 before a 162 run fourth-wicket stand between Sibiya and Chris Heberlein. Heberlein finished unbeaten on 50.

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Sibiya, 18, said: "It was a dream start. I didn't think it would go that well. I thought that if I got over 10 I'd have done well batting for the first time on an English wicket.

"It was cold and conditions were a lot different to what I'm used to but I've always wanted to play here."

For full report, see this week's Littlehampton Gazette.