Knights riding to victory while Cobras stutter
The Knights are looking set for their second win of the 4-Day Franchise Series, while log-leaders the Cobras have a mountain to climb in Paarl to make it five wins from five.
Davids optimistic ahead of Lions test
Cape Cobras assistant coach Faiek Davids insists there are no thoughts whatsoever about the 4-Day Domestic Series title creeping into their camp ahead of their round five encounter with the Highveld Lions starting in Paarl on Monday.
Watch: Dane Piedt, proud of his team
Cape Cobras captain Dane Piedt is proud of his team for not getting ahead of themselves despite their flawless start to the 4-Day Franchise Series season.
Watch: Dane Paterson on defeating the Dolphins
Dane Paterson, the Cape Cobras opening bowler, took 6-63 in his side’s five-wicket win over the Dolphins in their 4-Day Franchise Series match at Newlands that saw the Cape-based side keep a firm grip on the top of the table.
Highlights: Cobras defeat the Dolphins
Despite a defiant fightback from the Dolphins, the Cape Cobras held firm to take a five-wicket win in their 4-Day Franchise Series match, in so doing completing four wins from four to stay ahead of the pack at the top of the table.
Highlights: Cobras vs Dolphins, Day 3
The Cobras gained the upper hand against the Dolphins on day three of their 4-Day Franchise Series match at Newlands in Cape Town.
Watch: Dane Vilas, 72 vs Cobras
Dane Vilas talks about his 72 for the Dolphins against the Cape Cobras at Newlands in Cape Town.
Paterson’s six-for sets up 4 wins from 4 for Cobras
The Cobras enjoyed an emphatic win over the Dolphins at Newlands, while solid batting on the fourth day of matches in the 4-Day Franchise Series ensured draws in the other two fixtures.
Highlights: Cape Cobras vs Dolphins, Day 2
Vernon Philander and Pieter Malan both hit centuries and shared a record sixth-wicket stand during a dominant with the bat on day two of the 4-Day Franchise Series match for the Cape Cobras against the Dolphins in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Watch: Philander on comeback century vs Dolphins
Vernon Philander talks about scoring his third first-class century on his comeback from injury while playing for the Cape Cobras against the Dolphins, in the process setting up a record stand for the sixth wicket with teammate Pieter Malan.
Watch: Pieter Malan on his 153 vs Dolphins
Pieter Malan talks about a great day with the bat that saw him post 153 for the Cape Cobras against the Dolphins, in the process setting up a record stand for the sixth wicket with teammate Vernon Philander.
Malan, Philander share record stand
The Cobras dominated day two of their 4-Day Franchise Series match against the Dolphins on Tuesday, with Vernon Philander and Pieter Malan together for most of the day in a record-breaking sixth wicket stand.
Cobras the team to beat in 4-Day series
Cape Cobras coach Ashwell Prince has refused to get carried away with his team’s results despite their flying start to the 4-Day Franchise Series, warning that the season is still in its infancy ahead of their meeting with the Dolphins at Newlands on Monday.
Batsmen make amends on day two
Day two of the 4-Day Franchise Series saw the batsmen coming into their own as the Titans regrouped to keep themselves in the game against the Cobras, the Lions took a healthy lead over the Knights and the Dolphins cashed in against the Warriors.
Champion Titans offer stern test to leading Cobras
Assistant coach Mandla Mashimbyi says the Titans are fully aware that they have yet to meet their usual standards this season, and he is hopeful things will change when they host the Cape Cobras in the 4-Day Franchise Series in Centurion on Monday.
