Kirsten's double century puts WP in command
Gary Kirsten celebrated his return to Newlands by hammering an undefeated double century against Eastern Province at Newlands on Friday
WPCA Staff
15-Feb-2002
Gary Kirsten celebrated his return to Newlands by hammering an undefeated double century against Eastern Province at Newlands on Friday.
After WP captain HD Ackerman won the toss Kisten and fellow Protea opening bat Herschelle Gibbs added 97 runs for the first wicket. After losing Gibbs for 53, Kirsten shared major partnersips with Andrew Puttick(56) and with HD Ackerman of 161 in 140 minutes. At the close Kirsten was 206 not out which included 31 fours and 2 sixes as WP reached 378/4 at the close of day one.
The highly rated EP attack of Nantie Hayward, Justin Kemp, Garnett Kruger and Robin Peterson failed to make an impression on the WP batters.