Lions and Western Province Archives - Today Match Prediction https://www.cricdiction.com/tag/lions-and-western-province/ A true match prediction by real experts. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:26:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Lions and Western Province Shine in Women’s T20 Challenge Openers https://www.cricdiction.com/lions-and-western-province-shine-in-womens-t20-challenge-openers/ https://www.cricdiction.com/lions-and-western-province-shine-in-womens-t20-challenge-openers/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:26:19 +0000 https://www.cricdiction.com/?p=64864 The DP World Lions and Western Province, champions and runners-up of the previous season, commenced their 2023/24 CSA Women’s T20 Challenge

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The DP World Lions and Western Province, champions and runners-up of the previous season, commenced their 2023/24 CSA Women’s T20 Challenge (Division One) campaigns with convincing seven-wicket victories over Recon Tactical Free State and the Hollywoodbets Dolphins, respectively, on Sunday.

Lions Roar in Johannesburg

In their opening match at the DP World Wanderers, the Lions chose to field after winning the toss. The bowlers, led by South African fast-bowling legend Shabnim Ismail, who claimed two wickets for 21 runs in four overs, and Kgomotso Rapoo (2/24), restricted Free State to a total of 126/6 in 20 overs. Yolandi Potgieter (32 off 25) and former Proteas captain Mignon du Preez (29 off 18) were the top contributors for Free State.

The Lions’ reply was spearheaded by Sunette Viljoen-Louw’s unbeaten 37* off 34 balls (5 fours) and Kristie Thomson’s brisk 33 off 20 balls (5 fours, 1 six). They chased down the target with seven deliveries to spare. Promising young talent Karabo Meso added an undefeated 29* off 17 balls (5 fours), securing the victory for the Gauteng side within 18.5 overs.

Western Province Dominates in Cape Town

In a T20 cricket spectacle at Newlands Stadium, Western Province won the toss and chose to field. They succeeded in limiting the Dolphins to 102/5, with Nosipho Vezi taking a notable return of two wickets for 13 runs in her four overs. Courtney Gouden top-scored for the Dolphins with 28 off 34 balls (3 fours).

Although Western Province lost their openers, Babetta de Leede (1) and Faye Tunnicliffe (5), early in their chase, Andrie Steyn’s unbeaten 61* off 55 balls (7 fours, 1 six) and Kelsey Adams’ 29 provided the necessary stability. Their third-wicket partnership led Western Province to a successful start in Division One, securing victory in the shorter format.

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