South African young talent Jordan Hermann continued his excellent red-ball form by scoring a confident 134 for the Warriors on Day 2 against North West at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. His innings has once again highlighted why he is seen as one of the country’s most exciting future stars.
Match Summary: Warriors vs North West – Day 2
North West Collapse Early
North West started Day 2 at 149/5, but their innings did not last long. They were bowled out for 160, adding only 11 more runs.
- Matthew Boast led the Warriors’ bowling attack with an impressive 5/42.
Warriors’ Reply: A Mix of Pressure and Fightback
The Warriors had a shaky beginning while chasing a small target.
Early Wickets
- Modiri Litheko fell for 3
- Two more wickets fell quickly
- Warriors struggled at 59/3
Hermann Takes Charge
Jordan Hermann partnered with Sinethemba Qeshile to steady the innings.
- Hermann reached his fifty in 84 balls
- Qeshile was dismissed for 21
- Senuran Muthusamy fell for 19, making it 152/5
Partnership with Kruger Changes the Game
Patrick Kruger joined Hermann, and the duo shifted momentum back to the Warriors.
- Hermann reached his sixth first-class century from 171 balls
- Continued playing confidently before being trapped lbw for 134 by Wihan Lubbe
Warriors ended the day at 277/6, gaining a 117-run lead.
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Jordan Hermann’s Amazing Form Continues
Hermann has been in top touch this season across formats:
Recent Performances
- South Africa A tour of India: Scores of 71, 12, 26, 91
- CSA T20 Challenge Final: Match-winning 74
- Just turned 24 years old
- Younger brother of South Africa international Rubin Hermann
Many believe he is very close to breaking into the senior South African team.
Jordan Hermann – Top First-Class Scores
Here is a simple table of his highest first-class scores:
| Score | Team / Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 187* | Warriors vs Boland | 2022 |
| 156 | Warriors vs Boland | 2025 |
| 152 | Warriors vs Boland | 2024 |
| 134 | Warriors vs North West | 2025 |
| 112 | Titans vs Dolphins | 2021 |
| 111* | Warriors vs North West | 2023 |
Jordan Hermann’s brilliant 134 once again shows why he is considered one of South Africa’s most exciting young batters. His calm, mature approach under pressure helped the Warriors take full control of the match. With consistent performances across formats this season, Hermann is quickly pushing his case for a senior national call-up. If he continues this form, his international debut may not be far away.
