The Division 2 T20 Knockout has reached its final stages, with the semi-finals scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday and the final taking place on Sunday.
In a thrilling final round of group matches this past weekend, ACDC Express Tuskers handed Eastern Storm their first defeat of the competition. Tuskers held their nerve with a narrow one-run victory, putting an end to the Storm's unbeaten streak.
Despite the loss, Eastern Storm still finished top of the standings and will now face Northern Cape Heat in the first semi-final on Wednesday.
Northern Cape Heat earned their spot after a vital win over Limpopo Impalas and they'll be looking to build on that momentum as they take on the top-ranked Eastern Storm. With their victory, Northern Cape Heat leapfrogged Limpopo on the standings, claiming fourth place and knocking the Impalas out of the running for the semi-finals.
In the second semi-final, Tuskers will host Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday.
Badgers will be eager to test the Tuskers, who will be riding high after their victory over the log leaders.
This dramatic turn of events sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the T20 Knockout competition, as the four top teams battle for a place in the final on Sunday.
Fixtures
Wednesday @ 1pm: Eastern Storm v Northern Cape Heat – Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Thursday @ 1pm: ACDC Express Tuskers vs Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers – Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
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