WP cruise to victory as Boland, Warriors and Dolphins also secure T20 Challenge wins

World Sports Betting Western Province claimed a convincing four-wicket victory over the Renault Potchefstroom North West Dragons in their T20 Challenge encounter at WSB Newlands on Sunday.

After winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Western Province were made to chase a high total as the Dragons posted 186/5 in their allotted overs. Diego Rosier top-scored with a fluent 73, while Ludwich Schuld added an impressive 61 off 40 balls to help the visitors to a competitive total.

In reply, Western Province made light work of the chase, with Daniel Smith leading the charge with a superb 80, well-supported by Valentine Kitime, who contributed a brisk 50. The pair’s partnership laid the foundation for a comfortable run chase, as Province reached the target inside 17 overs to seal their opening win.

Meanwhile in Johannesburg, Goldrush Boland continued their winning momentum with a hard-fought eight-run victory over the DP World Lions at the DP World Wanderers.

Asked to bat first, Boland were bowled out for 138 in 18 overs, before a disciplined bowling display saw them defend the modest total. Delano Potgieter was the lone fighter for the Lions with an unbeaten 46 but the hosts could only reach 130, handing Boland their second win of the campaign.

On Saturday, Dafabet Warriors got their first points on the board with a dominant performance against the Momentum Multiply Titans in Centurion.

The visitors piled on 193/3, powered by outstanding innings from Matthew de Villiers (74) and JP King (76*).

The Warriors’ bowling attack then took control, with Mathew Boast (4/23) and Kerwin Mungroo (3/24) dismantling the Titans’ batting order to bowl them out for 107, sealing an emphatic 86-run victory.

In Durban, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins edged out Moothee Ram Tuskers by 14 runs in a thrilling KwaZulu-Natal derby.

Dolphins posted 178/5, thanks to a dream debut from Gomolemo Phiri, who struck an unbeaten 64 to guide the hosts to a defendable total. Despite a spirited 55 from Sean Gilson, Tuskers fell short in their chase, closing on 164/7 after 20 overs.

Upcoming Division 2 T20 Knockout Matches

Monday @ 1pm: Eastern Storm v Eastern Cape Iinyathi - Willowmoore Park Stadium, Benoni

Wednesday @ 1pm: Limpopo Impalas v Northern Cape Heat - Polokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane

Wednesday @ 1pm: Mpumalanga Rhinos v Knights - Uplands College, White River