JOHANNESBURG: Only one round of matches remain in the Hollywoodbets Pro Series with standout individual displays and dominant team efforts shaping the competition’s final stages.
World Sports Betting Western Province solidified their Hollywoodbets Pro20 dominance, while the DP World Lions extended their lead in the Hollywoodbets Pro50 standings.
Fidelity Titans also impressed with strong performances in both formats, showcasing their depth and firepower.
Hollywoodbets Pro50:
On Saturday, Western Province played hosts to neighbours, Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers at the WSB Newlands.
A scintillating century from Faye Tunnicliffe (108*), alongside crucial contributions from Babette de Leede (52), Delmi Tucker (41), and Oluhle Siyo (39), powered Western Province to a formidable total of 303/5 in their allotted 50 overs.
In response, Badgers struggled against a disciplined bowling attack, with Kayla Reyneke leading the charge with four wickets, well supported by Tucker (3 wickets) and Caitlin Wyngaard (2 wickets).
Despite a resilient 60-run knock from Mieke de Ridder, Badgers were dismissed for 166, handing Western Province a commanding 137-run victory.
In Johannesburg, Lions extended their lead in the standings with a dominant eight-wicket victory over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins.
A superb bowling display, spearheaded by Raisibe Ntozakhe (5/11), Kgomotso Rapoo (3/20), and Ayabonga Khaka (2/13), saw the Dolphins bundled out for 61 runs.
Chasing a modest target, the Lions made light work of the total, securing the win at a loss of just two wickets.
At SuperSport Park, Titans registered a convincing 77-run victory over the Knights.
Batting first, Sune Luus starred with a magnificent 153*, while Gandhi Jafta chipped in with 53, helping the Titans post a formidable 291/4.
Despite a fighting 86 from Izel Cilliers and a solid 44 from Luyanda Nzuza*, the Knights fell short, managing 214/7. Rasika Maharaj proved to be the pick of the bowlers for the Titans, claiming four wickets.
Hollywoodbets Pro20:
Western Province obtained an unassailable lead in the Pro20 standings with a five-wicket victory over the Garden Route Badgers.
After bowling out the Badgers for 125, Province chased down the target with five balls to spare to secure a crucial win.
At the DP World Wanderers, Karabo Meso’s unbeaten 56 guided the Lions to 126/3* in their 20 overs. A four-wicket haul from Ntozakhe then restricted the Dolphins to 84/7, sealing a 42-run victory for the hosts.
In Centurion, Proteas Women stars Anneke Bosch (63) and Sune Luus (52) led the way for the Titans, helping them post 161/6.
Proteas seamer Masabata Klaas produced a superb three-wicket haul, restricting the Knights to 82/7, as the Titans secured an emphatic 79-run win.
UPCOMING HOLLYWOODBETS PRO SERIES MATCHES
HOLLYWOODBETS PRO50
Saturday, 22 March 2025 – 10h00
World Sports Betting Western Province vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins – WSB Newlands Cricket Ground
DP World Lions vs Fidelity Titans – DP World Wanderers Stadium
Knights vs Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
HOLLYWOODBETS PRO20
Sunday, 23 March 2025 – 10h00
World Sports Betting Western Province vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins – WSB Newlands Cricket Ground
DP World Lions vs Fidelity Titans – DP World Wanderers Stadium
Knights vs Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Source: cricket.co.za
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