The ITEC Knights wicketkeeper, Garnett Tarr, is over the moon with his fine knock against the Emerging SA team in the One-Day Cup in Bloemfontein.

On Tuesday Tarr hit 21 fours and four sixes at the Mangaung Oval as he carried his bat throughout the innings to score a career-highest 192 not out to lead his team to 400/5 in their allotted 50 overs.

Before Tuesday’s Division 2 game, Tarr had scored just 121 runs in eight innings in List A cricket.

The 23-year-old’s fine knock helped the Knights to a 160-run victory.

Tarr told OFM Sport that his innings was very special indeed and his is delighted that get could have grabbed the opportunity.

“It was extremely special and I was just grateful that I got another chance of playing in Oudtshoorn,” said Tarr.

“Just for myself it was very nice to achieve a childhood dream and prove that I am good enough to do it at this level.

“It was very special and I'm grateful that the coaches believed in me and that they gave me the platform just to express myself. The environment has just been unbelievable and everyone just feels open to express themselves.

“I was extremely chuffed and grateful that it was my day. Days like this don't come often and I was very happy that I was able to grab it.”

The Knights will be in action next Wednesday when they face the Mpumalanga Rhinos in Bloemfontein.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport