WSB Western Province stormed to a resounding victory over the Fidelity Titans at Newlands, while the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers showcased their class with a thrilling triumph over the Knights in Oudtshoorn in the weekend’s Hollywoodbets Pro50 Series on Saturday, November 30.
The Fidelity Titans Women displayed grit with the bat after winning the toss, Robyn Searle anchored the innings with a splendid 91, ably supported by Christelle van der Schyff’s 34 and Amogelang Maphangula’s 24.
Despite Western Province bowlers, led by Tatum le Roux (2/51) and Rifqah Essau (1/36), chipping away at the wickets, the Titans posted a respectable 227/8 in their 50 overs.
In response, WSB Western Province put up a commanding performance. Dutch International Babette de Leede laid the foundation with a steady 45, while Saarah Smith added a quick-fire 30. The star of the chase, however, was Dané van Niekerk, whose unbeaten 84* guided her team to victory.
Kelsey Adams contributed a handy 33, and Leah Jones sealed the deal with 8* as the hosts reached 228/5 in just 41.2 overs, clinching a convincing 5-wicket win.
Meanwhile, in Oudtshoorn, the Knights Women showcased their bowling prowess against the Garden Route Badgers. Batting first, the Knights posted 141 all out in the 40th over, with Nicolien Janse van Rensburg fighting a lone battle with an unbeaten 49*.
The rest of the lineup faltered under the relentless pressure from Lucian Swartz, who delivered a career-best return of 6/29.
Chasing a modest target of 142, the Badgers found themselves undone by a disciplined Knights bowling attack. Jane Winster led the charge with 3/23, while Julandi Saayman and Augusta Abrahams chipped in with two wickets each.
Despite efforts from Anica Swart (26), Verunissa Reddy (16) and Zintle Kula (14), the Badgers were bowled out for 104 in 34.4 overs, handing the Knights a 37-run victory – their first of the competition, to lift them off the bottom of the log, while the Badgers continue to languish at the bottom of the table, with no points to date.
Next weekend is a bye for Pro50 cricket, with action to resume on 14 December, when log leaders Dolphins host the Lions at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead, and the Badgers take on the dangerous Western Province at the Recreation Ground.
2024/25 Hollywoodbets Pro50 Series Fixtures and Results
5 Oct ‘24: Dolphins beat Titans by 2 wickets (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium)
5 Oct ‘24: Knights lost to Lions by 116 runs (Mangaung Oval)
12 Oct ‘24: Western Province beat Knights by 64 runs (WSB Newlands)
12 Oct ‘24: Badgers lost to Dolphins by 3 wickets (Recreation Ground)
19 Oct ‘24: Lions beat Badgers by 116 runs (DP World Wanderers)
19 Oct ‘24: Titans lost to Western Province by 6 wickets (SuperSport Park)
2 Nov ‘24: Knights lost to Dolphins by 3 wickets (Mangaung Oval)
2 Nov ’24: Titans beat Lions by 56 runs (SuperSport Park)
16 Nov ‘24: Dolphins beat Badgers by 6 wickets (Chatsworth Oval)
16 Nov’ 24: Lions beat Western Province by 88 runs (DP World Wanderers)
23 Nov ‘24: Knights lost to Western Province by 5 wickets (Mangaung Oval)
23 Nov ‘24: Titans lost to Dolphins by 23 runs (SuperSport Park)
30 Nov ‘24: 10h00: Western Province v Titans (WSB Newlands Cricket Ground)
30 Nov ‘24: 10h00: Badgers v Knights (Recreation Ground)
14 Dec ‘24: 09h30: Dolphins v Lions (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead)
14 Dec ‘24: 10h00: Badgers v Western Province (Recreation Ground)
15 Feb ‘25: 10h00: Lions v Knights (DP World Wanderers)
15 Feb ‘25: 10h00: Titans v Badgers (SuperSport Park)
22 Feb ’25: 10h00: Western Province v Lions (WSB Newlands Cricket Ground)
22 Feb ’25: 09h30: Dolphins v Knights (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead)
22 Feb ’25: 10h00: Badgers v Titans (Recreation Ground)
1 Mar ’25: 09h30: Dolphins v Western Province (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead)
1 Mar ’25: 10h00: Knights v Titans (Mangaung Oval)
1 Mar ’25: 10h00: Badgers v Lions (Recreation Ground)
8 Mar ’25: 10h00: Western Province v Badgers (WSB Newlands Cricket Ground)
8 Mar ’25: 10h00: Lions v Dolphins (DP World Wanderers)
8 Mar ’25: 10h00: Titans v Knights (SuperSport Park)
22 Mar ’25: 10h00: Western Province v Dolphins (WSB Newlands Cricket Ground)
22 Mar ’25: 10h00: Knights v Badgers (Mangaung Oval)
22 Mar ’25: 10h00: Lions v Titans (DP World Wanderers)
23 Mar ’25: 10h00: Lions v Titans (DP World Wanderers)
Main Photo Caption: WSB Western Province stormed to a resounding victory over the Fidelity Titans at Newlands in the weekend’s Hollywoodbets Pro50 Series cricket on Saturday, November 30. All Photos: Cricket South Africa
Photo 2 Caption: Robyn Searle posted a substantial 91 for the Titans, but Dané van Niekerk’s 84* in reply allowed Western Province to chase the total down inside 42 overs.
Photo 3 Caption: The Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers showcased their class with a thrilling triumph over the Knights in Oudtshoorn for their first win of the season.
Photo 4 Caption: Batting first and posting a below-par total of 141 all out in the 40th over, the Badgers restricted the Knights to a total of 104 all out in the 35th over for a 37-run win.
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