The Hollywoodbets Pro20 Series delivered high-octane action, as both WSB Western Province Women and DP World Lions Women lit up the field with spectacular white ball victories on Sunday, 20 October, 2024.
The day’s clashes were packed with drama, skill, and brilliant performances, securing crucial wins for the two sides in thrilling fashion.
At SuperSport Park, WSB Western Province Women won the toss and elected to bat first against Fidelity Titans Women. Lara Goodall played a solid knock, contributing 38 runs before being bowled by Rusika Maharaj.
Babette de Leede chipped in with 31, while Kelsey Adams remained unbeaten on 28*, guiding her team to a competitive total of 148/7 in 20 overs. Titans bowlers Eliz-Mari Marx (3/44) and Maharaj (2/29) put up a commendable effort.
In response, Titans Women struggled to keep up with the required run rate despite a notable performances from Marx, who followed up her bowling heroics with a solid 44 before being dismissed by Kayla Reyneke, and Simone Lourens’ 25, Titans were held to 131/6 after their 20 overs.
Reyneke (2/23) and Tatum le Roux (2/12) led the charge for Western Province with the ball, ensuring a 17-run victory.
Meanwhile, at DP World Wanderers Stadium, DP World Lions Women faced off against Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers in another riveting encounter. Lions Women batted first, with Shabnim Ismail’s fiery 37 runs leading their charge to a total of 141 all out in 19.5 overs.
Micaela Andrews (2/18) and Gizelle Abrahams (2/9) were the standout bowlers for the Badgers.
In reply, the Badgers faltered under the pressure of Lions’ disciplined bowling attack. Ismail once again dominated, claiming 3/18, while Madison Landsman’s tight spell earned her figures of 2/3.
Despite Voyolwethu Bonya’s 23-run effort, the Badgers could only manage 99/9 in their 20 overs, handing the Lions a convincing 42-run victory.
2024/25 Hollywoodbets Pro20 Series Fixtures and Results
4 Oct ‘24, 09h00: Dolphins beat Titans by 2 wickets (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium)
6 Oct ‘24, 09h00: Knights beat Lions by 6 wickets (Mangaung Oval)
13 Oct ‘24, 10h00: Western Province beat Knights by 33 runs (WSB Newlands Cricket Ground)
13 Oct ‘24, 10h00: Badgers lost to Dolphins by 53 runs (Recreation Ground)
20 Oct ‘24, 10h00: Lions beat Badgers by 42 runs (DP World Wanderers)
20 Oct ‘24, 10h00: Titans lost to Western Province by 17 runs (SuperSport Park)
3 Nov ‘24, 10h00: Knights v Dolphins (Mangaung Oval)
3 Nov ’24, Titans vs Lions (SuperSport Park)
17 Nov ‘24, 09h30: Dolphins v Badgers (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead)
17 Nov’ 24, 10h00: Lions v Western Province (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: Shabnim Ismail was more than handy with both the bat and the ball to get DP World Lions off with their first win of the season, comfortably beating the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers at home on Sunday, 20 October, 2024. Photo: Cricket SA
Photo 2 Caption: The Lions Women batted first, with Shabnim Ismail’s fiery 37 runs aiding a total of 141 all out in 19.5 overs, before defending their total for the win. Photo: Cricket SA
Photo 3 Caption: After WSB Western Province put on 148/7 batting first, the Fidelity Titans struggled to keep up with the required run rate, to lose by 17 runs. Photo: Cricket SA
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