Watch: Bavuma chuffed after day 2
Highveld Lions captain Temba Bavuma is happy with his side’s progress after day two of their 4-Day Franchise Series match against log-leaders the Cape Cobras in Paarl.
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.
Nkwe, Prince aim to build on first-round wins
Highveld Lions coach Enoch Nkwe is hoping to build on the solid start his team has made to the new 4-Day Domestic Series when they host the Cape Cobras in Johannesburg starting on Monday.
Siboto’s five-for secures Lions win
Malusi Siboto picked up a five-for in the Warriors second innings to help the Lions to a nine-wicket victory in Port Elizabeth.
4-Day Franchise Series preview: Lions
The Lions will head to Port Elizabeth for their season-opening encounter against the Warriors next Monday and will be keen to improve on their last-place finish from last season. Below we preview the Lions team for the season ahead.
Bavuma new Highveld Lions captain
Temba Bavuma has been appointed as captain of the Highveld Lions for the 2018-19 season in all formats.
Van der Dussen the pride of Lions
Rassie van der Dussen, who ended the top batsman in the Sunfoil series, was hailed by his teammates as the Players’ Player of the Year at the Highveld Lions’ awards ceremony at Sun City on Thursday night.
Sunfoil: Lions salvage pride
Centuries by Stephen Cook and Reeza Hendricks enabled the Highveld Lions to end their Sunfoil campaign with a resounding nine-wicket win over the Cobras in Potchefstroom.
Morris crowns Titans’ charge
Chris Morris’ 6-55 paved the way for the Titans to become the Sunfoil champions after a remarkable two-day match in which they beat the Knights by four wickets.
Cobras get first strike
By merely getting on to the field at Senwes Park and scoring 217 against the Lions, the Cobras have taken the lead in the tight Sunfoil race.
Rain raises Sunfoil tension
Rain prevented play in any of the final three Sunfoil matches, raising the possibility of a lucky lottery if or when any team gets on to the field.
Dolphins left stranded
The Dolphins made a valiant effort, but the target of 285 set by the Lions was too much as rain had the final say to ensure the Wanderers match ended in a draw.
Dolphins grab initiative
The Dolphins remain in a strong position to win at the Wanderers after the Lions lost four wickets in gaining a lead of 88.
Dolphins soar on Vilas ton
An explosive century from Dane Vilas helped the Dolphins take control of their Sunfoil Series match against the Highveld Lions at the Wanderers.
Agathangelou defies Cobras
Andrea Agathangelou scored a fine century to underpin the Titans’ day-one offering of 280-6 against the Cobras in their Sunfoil match at Paarl.
