Border all-rounder Gionne Koopman is looking to cement his place in the Warriors setup with him currently playing his fourth-ever first-class franchise match.
Koopman, 25, made his Warriors debut in the 2014/2015 season, in January 2015, in what was a hard fought 16-run win over the Cape Cobras.
He then did not make an appearance for the franchise over the entire 2015/2016 season but has forced his way back into the reckoning this season.
Koopman has played in the Warriors’ last three matches in a row, starting with their 107-run win over the Knights in November, followed by last weekend’s rain-affected draw with the Dolphins and now this week’s current clash with the Cobras.
“I am really happy to be back playing with the Warriors,” said Koopman.
“Its a nice set-up. The guys have been really welcoming and I just want to start contributing to the team.”
Koopman has been in imperious form for Border this season and that has clearly made an impression on the Warriors management.
In four first-class games so far this season for the semi-pro team, Koopman has scored 361 runs at an average 60.16, with three 50s and one century which proved to be the highest score of his career – 130 against Free State.
“I have had a good season so far for Border, my batting has been really good and I have been enjoying it,” admitted Koopman.
Koopman out to stay a Warrior
Koopman, 25, made his Warriors debut in the 2014/2015 season, in January 2015, in what was a hard fought 16-run win over the Cape Cobras.
He then did not make an appearance for the franchise over the entire 2015/2016 season but has forced his way back into the reckoning this season.
Koopman has played in the Warriors’ last three matches in a row, starting with their 107-run win over the Knights in November, followed by last weekend’s rain-affected draw with the Dolphins and now this week’s current clash with the Cobras.
“I am really happy to be back playing with the Warriors,” said Koopman.
“Its a nice set-up. The guys have been really welcoming and I just want to start contributing to the team.”
Koopman has been in imperious form for Border this season and that has clearly made an impression on the Warriors management.
In four first-class games so far this season for the semi-pro team, Koopman has scored 361 runs at an average 60.16, with three 50s and one century which proved to be the highest score of his career – 130 against Free State.
“I have had a good season so far for Border, my batting has been really good and I have been enjoying it,” admitted Koopman.
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