Saffas Abroad: Gous, Harmer bring the heat

Islamabad United’s Andries Gous and Essex spinner Simon Harmer were the standout South Africans overseas this past week.

County Championship Division One

Former Proteas seamer Kyle Abbott took 3-57 in Hampshire’s drawn match with Durham.

Somerset’s Migael Pretorius continued his fine form, taking 3-24 in the first innings, before hitting 24 off 20 deliveries (three fours) and then following up with a spell of 3-36.

Former Proteas spinner Simon Harmer led Essex from the front, taking 4-43 and 4-120 as Somerset claimed a three-wicket victory.

County Championship Division Two

Colin Ingram scored 81 off 165 balls (four fours, one six), before knocking a second innings 64 off 104 (seven fours, one six) in Glamorgan’s draw with Derbyshire.

Pakistan Super League

Welkom-born USA international Andries Gous scored 41 off 27 deliveries (two fours, three sixes) in Islamabad United’s 88-run defeat to Lahore Qalandars.