16 Oct Lions Win Jukskei Derby In The CSA Professional Domestic Women’s League
JOHANNESBURG: The Jukskei derby saw DP World Lions claim victory against Fidelity Titans in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Professional Domestic Women’s League on Sunday.
Following up their CSA 1 Day Cup win, Lions claimed a seven-wicket victory in the CSA T20 Challenge at the DP World Wanderers.
Titans elected to bat first as contributions from Eliz-Mari Marx (45), Gandhi Jafta (25), and Amogelang Maphangula (24) saw the visitors set the target to 144 runs.
Samantha Schutte (3/27), spearheaded the attack that was supported by SA U19 stars, Refilwe Moncho (2/21), Jenna Evans (2/26), and Madison Landsman (1/21) to restrict the visitors to 140/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Lions delivered a commanding response as a half century from Sunette Viljoen-Louw (51 off 36), backed by Kirstie Thomson (40* off 26) and 32 runs from Palesa Mapoo helped the hosts to a comfortable win.
Full scoresheet here.
In Cape Town, Western Province secured a narrow five-run win against Recon Tactical Free State at Newlands.
The hosts had opted to bat first with a solid unbeaten 48* for Kelsey Adams as Western Province ended the innings on 117/7.
A disciplined bowling attack from the hosts saw Free State restricted to 112/6 in their 20 overs, with notable contributions from Mignon van der Merwe (46) and Yolandi Potgieter (27).
Full scoresheet here.
In Division 2, KZN Inland secured a six wicket win against Mpumalanga Rhinos. Full scoresheet here.
UPCOMING MATCHES – CSA PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S DOMESTIC LEAGUE
Saturday, 21 October 2023 @10h00 – CSA Women’s T20 Challenge
DIVISION 1
Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Western Province – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban (O9h30 start)
Fidelity Titans Women vs Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers – SuperSport Park, Centurion
Recon Tactical Free State vs DP World Lions – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
DIVISION 2
Limpopo vs Mpumalanga – Polokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane
Sunday, 22 October 2023 @10h00 – CSA Women’s T20 Challenge
DIVISION 1
Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Western Province – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban (O9h30 start)
Fidelity Titans Women vs Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers – SuperSport Park, Centurion
Recon Tactical Free State vs DP World Lions – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
DIVISION 2
Limpopo vs Mpumalanga – Polokwane Cricket Club, Polokwane
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