The EP Warriors, Central Gauteng Lions and North West Dragons had been victorious within the One-Day Cup this previous weekend.
The race for prime spot continues to accentuate, with the Warriors main the standings on 19 factors and the Lions shut behind on 18.
Either side secured victories over the weekend, whereas the North West Dragons additionally strengthened their playoff hopes with a powerful win.
The Warriors produced a dominant batting show to defeat Boland by 87 runs after posting a mammoth 400-5 of their 50 overs in Paarl on Saturday.
After electing to bat, the Warriors’ prime order laid a stable platform via Muhammad Manack, who struck 57 off 61 balls. Modiri Litheko then anchored the innings fantastically with 117 off 115 deliveries (9 fours, 4 sixes).
The innings exploded within the latter levels due to a panoramic knock from Matthew de Villiers, who hammered 133 off simply 77 balls (17 fours, 5 sixes). Late contributions from Patrick Kruger (36) and Jean du Plessis (28) propelled the Warriors to the 400 mark.
Boland’s chase confirmed promise via Blayde Capell (94) and Gavin Kaplan (88), however the goal in the end proved too steep as they had been bowled out for 313 in 44.5 overs.
Kerwin Mungroo (3-58) and Gideon Peters (3-61) led the Warriors’ bowling effort, whereas Senuran Muthusamy claimed two wickets to seal the win.
Within the Jukskei derby on the Wanderers on Sunday, the Lions stored the stress on the Warriors with a convincing 120-run victory (DLS technique) over the Northerns Titans.
Batting first, the Lions reached 165-2 in 32.3 overs earlier than rain intervened. Reeza Hendricks anchored the innings with 82*, whereas Temba Bavuma added 43* and Rassie van der Dussen 22.
In reply, the Titans struggled to achieve momentum and had been dismissed for 114 in 21 overs.
The Lions’ bowlers shared the spoils, with Bjorn Fortuin (3-33) and Nqaba Peter (3-35) hanging key blows. Hendricks additionally made an uncommon contribution with the ball, claiming 3-11 to wrap up the innings.
On Saturday, the North West Dragons delivered a commanding all-round efficiency to defeat the KZN Dolphins by 134 runs in Durban.
After electing to bat first, the Dragons posted 272-8, powered by an outstanding 88 from Lesiba Ngoepe and a priceless 48 from Ruan de Swardt. Janneman Malan contributed 45 on the prime of the order.
The Dolphins’ chase by no means gained traction because the Dragons’ bowlers utilized relentless stress. Onke Nyaku starred with 4-32, whereas Caleb Seleka matched the hassle with 4-23 to bowl the hosts out for 138 in 37.1 overs.
At Newlands on Sunday, Wayne Parnell produced a match-winning efficiency to information the KZN Inland Tuskers to an exciting two-wicket victory over Western Province.
Province had been bowled out for 269 in 47.1 overs, with Jiveshan Pillay main the best way with 114 off 132 balls, whereas David Bedingham added a quick-fire 42 off 26.
The Tuskers’ chase obtained off to a shaky begin after Dane Paterson ripped via the highest order with figures of 5-34, leaving the guests beneath stress.
Nevertheless, Parnell held the innings along with 89* off 78 balls, sharing a vital partnership with Ntandoyenkosi Zuma, who contributed 51 off 42.
The pair steadied the chase earlier than the Tuskers reached 274-8 to seal a powerful comeback victory.
Boland vs Warriors scorecard
Lions vs Titans scorecard
Dolphins vs Dragons scorecard
WP vs Tuskers scorecard
One-Day Cup log
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