This historic Pirates Cricket Club photograph records a proud moment in the club’s story: after 40 years, Pirates won the Western Province Cricket Association’s Grand Challenge cricket trophy for the first time.
The caption identifies the players as follows: back row, left to right: G. Adams, M. T. Adams, R. Adams (captain), E. Isaacs and F. Adams. Middle row: R. S. Adams, S. Adams, A. Hamdulay and F. Davids. Front row: O. Abrahams and M. Adams.
The image stands as a valuable record of Pirates CC’s perseverance, team spirit and place within Cape Muslim cricket heritage.
