1940-41 to 1944-45 South African cricket seasons
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South Africa was involved in the Second World War and with the war came austerity. Cricket matches played for the Currie Cup were considered too frivolous in a country at war. Only one first-class game was played in South Africa during the 1940-41 to 1944-45 seasons.
The 1941-42 South African cricket season saw this one first-class game. It was played at Newlands in Cape Town between Western Province and Transvaal.
[edit] The match - Western Province v Transvaal (1-3 January 1942)
Western Province drew with Transvaal
The Province batted first, securing 237 in 79.1 overs. In reply, James Pickerill's 71 was the top score, and Reginald Lofthouse's 4 for 63 the best return as Transvaal made 251 for 8 declared. Sidney Kiel had the best knock of the match with 128 not out as Western Province declared on 236 for 8. This didn't quite leave enough time for a result, with Transvaal making 166 for 6 before stumps were drawn.Scorecard
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