JOHANNESBURG: The Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers and DP World Lions were electric in Oudtshoorn as the hosts claimed victory in the 1-Day Cup whilst Lions secured victory in the T20 Challenge in the latest round of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Professional Women’s Domestic League.
On Saturday, Tazmin Brits blasted a 96-ball 124 (11 fours and 6 maximums) to power Badgers to a 220/10 total that led to a massive 92-run win.
Sarah Nettleton was the pick of the bowlers, returning 4/39 in her 10 overs.
Badgers’ bowling destruction from Khayakazi Mathe (3/16), Haroline Rhodes (2/11), Annerie Dercksen (2/22) and Jane Winster (2/31) saw Lions bowled out for 128 in just under 31 overs.
On Sunday, however, Lions were given the ball first and their disciplined bowling display saw Badgers restricted to 99/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
A decent chase for Lions who ended the innings on 100/6, winning the game by four-wickets thanks to contributions from Kirstie Thomson (31) and Madison Landsman (29).
Full 1-Day Cup scoresheet available here.
Full T20 Challenge scoresheet available here.
In Bloemfontein, Hollywoodbets Dolphins were clinical in securing victories for both competitions against Recon Tactical Free State.
In the 1-Day Cup, Free State opted to bat first to set the target 118 runs, with notable contributions from Yolandi Potgieter (40) and Gizelle janse van Rensburg (31).
An unbeaten 61* from Nicole de Klerk, backed by 35 runs from Alexander Candler proved an easy chase as the visitors ended on 118/2 to secure a massive eight-wicket win.
Dolphins won by 66 runs in the T20 Challenge, after the hosts opted for the ball to restrict the visitors to 105/6 in their allotted 20 overs.
A dominant bowling display from Dolphins, led by Nonkululeko Mlaba’s (3/10), backed by Jade de Figuiredo and Zintle Mali, who claimed two scalps each bowled out Free State with just 39 runs.
Full 1-Day Cup scoresheet available here.
Full T20 Challenge scoresheet available here.
In Division 2, Eastern Storm were victorious in both competitions against Limpopo Impalas.
Full 1-Day Cup scoresheet available here.
Full T20 Challenge scoresheet available here.
UPCOMING MATCHES – CSA PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S DOMESTIC LEAGUE
Saturday, 18 November 2023 @10h00 – CSA Women’s 1-Day Cup
DIVISION 1
Western Province vs Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers – Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Recon Tactical Free State – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban
Fidelity Titans vs DP World Lions – Supersport Park, Centurion
DIVISION 2
KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Easterns – AET Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Kei vs Boland – Khaya Majola Oval, Mthatha
Sunday, 19 November 2023 @10h00 – CSA Women’s T20 Challenge
DIVISION 1
Western Province vs Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers – Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Recon Tactical Free State – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban
Fidelity Titans vs DP World Lions – Supersport Park, Centurion
DIVISION 2
KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Easterns – AET Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Kei vs Boland – Khaya Majola Oval, Mthatha
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Source: cricket.co.za
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