Grant Roelefson slammed 91 off 56 balls (Source: Twitter)
The 2022-23 edition of the CSA T20 Challenge continued on Tuesday (October 25). Here's a brief report on the action getting transpired at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.
Batting first, Grant Roelofsen gave a blazing start to the Dolphins. However, JJ Smuts (9) and Keegan Petersen (8) could not provide notable contributions.
However, Roelofsen was sensational with his hitting to steer the team at a lavish rate. Khaya Zondo (36*) and Jamie Smith (25*) were strong support in the middle order. Roelofsen slammed 91 off 49 balls to help the Dolphins finish with a total of 191 on the board.
In reply, the Warriors were reeling at 5/3 in the fourth over. But the in-form batters Matthew Breetzke (27) and Jordan Hermann (24) tried well. But, the right-arm pacer Ottniel Baartman ran rampant to pick five wickets and bundle out Warriors for 68.
Brief Scores:
Dolphins- 191/4 (20)
Grant Roelofsen 91 (49), Khaya Zondo 36* (34);
Wihan Lubbe 1/4, Beyers Swanepoel 1/23
Warriors- 68/10 (13.2)
Matthew Breetzke 27 (28), Jordan Hermann 24 (23);
Ottniel Baartman 5/14, Eathan Bosch 2/3
Result: Dolphins won by 123 runs
Invited to bat first, Rocks lost their experienced openers Janneman Malan and Leus du Plooy early. Nevertheless the duo of Bjorn Fortuin (29) and Farhaan Behardien (63*) were impressive to aid the team in posting a respectable score of 121 on the board.
The target was reduced to 108 in 17 overs, due to rain. Titans were off to a terrific start with Dewald Brevis scoring 22 off 11 balls. Coming at number three, Neil Brand scored 30.
Dayyaan Galiem contributed 25 off 21 to further maintain the momentum. Jiveshan Pillay struggled for his 34-ball 18. In the end, Bamanye Xenxe was terrific with his efforts to take two wickets in the last over, which paved way for the Titans to secure a victory by five runs.
Brief Scores:
Rocks- 121/8 (20)
Farhaan Behardien 63* (51), Bjorn Fortuin 29 (26);
Junior Dala 3/20, Aaron Phangiso 1/17
Titans- 103/ 7 (17) [ DLS target: 108 in 17 overs]
Dayyaan Galiem 25 (21), Dewald Brevis 22 (11);
Bamanye Xenxe 3/20, Hardus Viljoen 2/35
Result: Rocks won by 5 runs
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