ALL roads will lead to the Silver City Hard-Court tarmac tonight when the second group night commences in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship.

The event was rescheduled due to torrential rainfall on May 1.  According to the tournament coordinators, “The Wednesday match-day (May 1), rescheduled due to torrential rain, will now be staged on Sunday at the same venue (Mackenzie tarmac). It was disappointing that no matches were hosted but you can’t control the weather.

“We have to be cognizant of the players’ safety which is paramount in the tournament. The fixtures remain the same so the teams are expected to arrive at the venue to compete.”

The release further said, “We expect another thrilling night of action to captivate the fans who are expected to descend on the venue in droves.”

The playing area was unplayable and the decision to switch the matches to another date was taken by the coordinators and sponsors.

At 19:30hrs, Wisroc will oppose Presidential, with Barsenal engaging High Rollers at 20:00hrs and Coomacka battling Quiet Storm from 20:30hrs.

The fourth match will pit defending champions Silver Bullets against Retrieve Unknowns from 21:00hrs, while Amelia’s Ward Russians oppose Haynes Hitters at 21:30hrs and Swag Entertainment take aim at Dave & Celina’s All-Stars from 22:00hrs.

The tournament is being contested in an initial round-robin format, featuring four groups of four teams. Upon the conclusion of the group stage, the top two finishers will advance to the knockout round.

Group-A comprises Assassa Ballers, Amazings, NK Ballers and Capital Storm, with Group-B comprising Amelia’s Ward Russians, Quiet Storm, Coomacka-B and Haynes Hitters.

On the other hand, Group-C consists of Silver Bullets, High Rollers, Retrieve Unknown and Barsenal, whilst Swag Entertainment, Dave & Celina’s All-Stars, Presidential and Wisroc make up Group-D.
The other playing dates are May 5, 10, 17 with the grand finale set for the 24th. Below are the fixtures for May 1 and May 3 matches.

Complete May 3rd-Silver City Hard-Court
Wisroc vs Presidential – 19:30hrs

Barsenal vs High Rollers – 20:00hrs

Coomacka vs Quiet Storm – 20:30hrs

Silver Bullets vs Retrieve Unknown – 21:00hrs

Amelia’s Ward Russians vs Haynes Hitters – 21:30hrs

Swag Entertainment vs Dave and Celina – 22:00hrs
Fixtures – May 5 – Mackenzie tarmac

Quiet Storm vs Haynes Hitters – 19:30hrs

Capital Storm vs Assassa Ballers – 20:00hrs

NK Ballers vs Amazings – 20:30hrs

Wisroc vs Dave and Celina – 21:00hrs

Swag Entertainment vs Presidential – 21:30hrs

Silver Bullets vs High Rollers – 22:00hrs