CSA T20 Challenge 2022-23 | Day 2 Round-up

Warriors vs Knights

Invited to bat first, the Warriors were off to a fine start but had lost their key batters until the fourth over with 28 on the board. It was Jordan Hermann, who stayed at the crease and amassed runs at a lavish rate, despite the flurry of wickets at the other end. 

Hermann finished on 67* off 45 balls, as the Warriors managed to post a competitive total of 134. Aubrey Swanepoel was the pick of the bowlers with three scalps. 

In response, the Knights were at 21/3, before rain had a final say on the match proceedings. The experienced Glenton Stuurman took two wickets. 

Warriors- 134/9 (20)

Jordan Hermann 67 (45), Wihan Lubbe 18 (14);
Aubrey Swanepoel 3/27, Mbulelo Budaza 2/11

Knights- 21/3 (2.5)

Jacques Snyman 7* (3), Pite van Biljon 7 (7)
Glenton Stuurman 2/10, Beyers Swanepoel 1/11

Result: No result due to bad weather

Rocks vs Western Province

Batting first, Western Province lost their openers early, the likes of George Linde (39) and Daniel Smith (25) were impressive to put the team on track. 

In the end, Kyle Simmonds (28*) and Beuran Hendricks (17*) provided valuable contributions to help them finish on 155. Ferisco Adams and Imran Manack scalped two wickets apiece.

Then, Leus du Plooy slammed 18 off 9 to provide a quick start to the team, but was dismissed by Simmonds. However, Janneman Malan was prolific to steer the team at a brisk rate, while finishing on 60. In the middle-order, Clyde Fortuin mustered 43 off 27 to seal the game for Rocks, with more than three overs to spare. 

Western Province- 155/7 (20)

George Linde 39 (38), Kyle Simmonds 28* (17);
Ferisco Adams 2/20, Imran Manack 2/26

Rocks- 159/5 (16.1)

Janneman Malan 60 (43), Clyde Fortuin 43 (27);
Tshepo Moreki 2/24, Abdullah Bayoumy 2/38

Result: Rocks won by 5 wickets

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