
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.
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.
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.
A competition record fourth-wicket stand of 350 between Rassie van der Dussen and Wiaan Lubbe helped the Lions dominate the opening day of the Jukskei derby again the Titans in Potchefstroom on Monday.
Raynard van Tonder scored 250 for Free State in a CSA 3-Day Cup clash against Gauteng on Thursday but failed to make the Knights’ starting XI for their 4-Day clash with the Warriors, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
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.
The Warriors pulled off a surprise 93-run victory on the final morning of their 4-Day Franchise Series match against the Dolphins at Kingsmead.
Day three of the 4-Day Franchise Series saw the Lions and Cobras race to comprehensive victories, with the Dolphins poised to follow suit on day four.
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.
Enoch Nkwe has opted to remain positive in the face of the indifferent 4-Day Franchise Series start made by the Highveld Lions as they prepare to take on the Knights in Johannesburg from Monday.
Johan van Heerden, CEO of the Free State Cricket Union, has revealed to SACricketmag.com’s SIMON LEWIS that he is extremely disappointed that Free State and Mangaung Oval have been passed over for South Africa’s much-awaited new T20 league.
Cape Cobras captain Dane Piedt marked a momentous 100th first-class match with a sterling all-round performance in the Cobras’ innings and 71-run win over the Lions.
Duanne Olivier and Luthando Mnyanda drove the Knights to their first win in the 4-Day Franchise Series, completing their five-wicket triumph over the Dolphins in Kimberley with a day to spare.
Knights captain Pite van Biljon continued his rich vein of form in the 4-Day Franchise Series with a superb 70 against the Dolphins in Kimberley.
The Knights and Dolphins ended day two of their 4-Day Franchise Series match at Kimberley with honours even after some resolute batting and determined bowling.
Knights wicketkeeper/batsman Andries Gous told SACricketmag.com about his love for T20 cricket during a match at the beautiful Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town.