Hollywoodbets Dolphins Women continued their unbeaten streak to cement their top-of-the-table position, while WSB Western Province Women displayed an impressive all-round game to claim a valuable away victory against the DP World Lions Women in the Hollywoodbets Pro20 Series action on Sunday, 17 November, 2024.
At the DP World Wanderers Stadium, the WSB Western Province Women batted with flair to post a commanding 198/4 in their 20 overs. Opener Faye Tunnicliffe led from the front with a stylish 58 off just 32 balls, while seasoned campaigner and opening partner Dané van Niekerk anchored the innings with a blistering 51 off the same number of balls. Babette de Leede added a quick-fire unbeaten 44, with Oluhle Siyo providing late fireworks.
The Lions’ bowlers toiled hard for precious reward, with Jenna Evans returning figures of 2/33, and Tumi Sekhukhune and Kgomotso Rapoo picking up a wicket each.
The Lions Women, chasing 199, struggled to match the momentum of the Western Province attack. Tazmin Brits fought valiantly with a gritty 40, and Sunette Viljoen-Louw contributed 29, but regular wickets hampered the chase.
Leah Jones was the standout bowler for WSB, claiming a superb 3/29, while Refiloe Bomvana, Kayla Reyneke and Tatum le Roux chipped in with timely strikes to restrict Western Province to 143/9 in their 20 overs, sealing a comprehensive 55-run victory, showcasing their depth and determination.
Meanwhile, at Chatsworth Oval, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Women once again asserted their dominance in the competition, defeating the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers by 56 runs.
Batting first, Nicole de Klerk stole the show with a match-winning 68, well-supported by Alexandra Candler’s stylish run-a-ball 52. Yasmeen Khan added a brisk 18 to guide the Dolphins to a competitive 145/4.
In response, the Badgers never found their rhythm against a disciplined Dolphins bowling attack. Annerie Dercksen (29) and Jana Nell (25) tried to rebuild the innings, but the target proved insurmountable.
Dolphins bowlers Nondumiso Shangase (1/5), Seshnie Naidu (1/12), Kiara Fisher (1/6), and Jade de Figueiredo (1/15) delivered a masterclass in control and precision, restricting the Badgers to 89/6.
With this win, the Dolphins Women remain undefeated and firmly atop the table, their blend of explosive batting and clinical bowling making them the team to beat in the inaugural Hollywoodbets Pro20 Series, and as the tournament heats up, fans can look forward to more high-octane cricket action.
The Lions will enjoy a well-earned bye this weekend, with Western Province still on the road – this time hosted by the Knights at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, while the Titans host the Dolphins at SuperSport Park in Centurion, both fixtures playing from a 10-am start on Sunday morning.
2024/25 Hollywoodbets Pro20 Series Fixtures and Results
4 Oct ‘24: Dolphins beat Titans by 2 wickets (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium)
6 Oct ‘24: Knights beat Lions by 6 wickets (Mangaung Oval)
13 Oct ‘24: Western Province beat Knights by 33 runs (WSB Newlands Cricket Ground)
13 Oct ‘24: Badgers lost to Dolphins by 53 runs (Recreation Ground)
20 Oct ‘24: Lions beat Badgers by 42 runs (DP World Wanderers)
20 Oct ‘24: Titans lost to Western Province by 17 runs (SuperSport Park)
3 Nov ‘24: Knights lost to the Dolphins by 4 wickets (Mangaung Oval)
3 Nov ’24: Titans lost to the Lions by 9 wickets (SuperSport Park)
17 Nov ‘24: Dolphins beat Badgers by 56 runs (Chatsworth Oval)
17 Nov’ 24: Lions lost to Western Province by 55 runs (DP World Wanderers)
24 Nov ‘24, 10h00: Knights v Western Province (Mangaung Oval)
24 Nov ‘24, 10h00: Titans v Dolphins (SuperSport Park)
1 Dec ‘24, 10h00: Western Province v Titans (WSB Newlands Cricket Ground)
1 Dec ‘24, 10h00: Badgers v Knights (Recreation Ground)
15 Dec ‘24, 09h30: Dolphins v Lions (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead)
15 Dec ‘24, 10h00: Badgers v Western Province (Recreation Ground)
16 Feb ‘25, 10h00: Lions v Knights (DP World Wanderers)
16 Feb ‘25, 10h00: Titans v Badgers (SuperSport Park)
23 Feb ’25, 10h00: Western Province v Lions (WSB Newlands Cricket Ground)
23 Feb ’25, 09h30: Dolphins v Knights (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead)
23 Feb ’25, 10h00: Badgers v Titans (Recreation Ground)
2 Mar ’25, 09h30: Dolphins v Western Province (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead)
2 Mar ’25, 10h00: Knights v Titans (Mangaung Oval)
2 Mar ’25, 10h00: Badgers v Lions (Recreation Ground)
9 Mar ’25, 10h00: Western Province v Badgers (WSB Newlands Cricket Ground)
9 Mar ’25, 10h00: Lions v Dolphins (DP World Wanderers)
9 Mar ’25, 10h00: Titans v Knights (SuperSport Park)
23 Mar ’25, 10h00: Western Province v Dolphins (WSB Newlands Cricket Ground)
23 Mar ’25, 10h00: Knights v Badgers (Mangaung Oval)
23 Mar ’25, 10h00: Lions v Titans (DP World Wanderers)
Main Photo Caption: Batting with Lara Goodall at the Wanderers, Western Province opener Dané van Niekerk’s blistering 51 will cheer the hearts of many a Proteas Women supporter. The fifth week of Hollywoodbets Pro20 Cricket saw the Dolphins Women help thrash Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers at the Chatsworth Oval, while a classy opening stand saw WSB Western Province Women beat DP World Lions Women on the road, on Sunday, 17 November, 2024. All Photos: Cricket SA
Photo 2 Caption: Leah Jones was the standout bowler with a superb 3/29, while Refiloe Bomvana, Kayla Reyneke and Tatum le Roux chipped in with timely strikes.
Photo 3 Caption: Alexandra Candler’s stylish run-a-ball 52 for defending champs and 2024/25 log leaders Hollywoodbets Dolphins Women helped to beat the Badgers by 56 runs.
Photo 4 Caption: Bowlers Nondumiso Shangase (1/5), Seshnie Naidu (1/12), Kiara Fisher (1/6), and Jade de Figueiredo (1/15) delivered a masterclass in control and precision.
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