Raynard van Tonder scored 165 for the Knights, while Matthew Breetzke scored a match-winning half-century for the Warriors as we wrap up day three’s action of the second round of the 4-Day Franchise Series fixtures.
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Titans vs Cobras
The Titans resumed batting on day 3 with Farhaan Behardien (140) and Dayyaan Galiem (81) at the crease, having finished day 2 on 336/5. The two put together a 190-run-partnership to put the Titans to 449- 5. Dane Paterson’s spell in the second session ripped through the home side’s batting line-up, with Paterson taking five wickets and going for 10 runs in his spell. His first-innings figures of 7/91 in 33 overs restricted the Titans to 472 all out with a lead of 134 runs. Cobras finished day 3 on 140-2.
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Lions vs Warriors
After bowling out the Lions for , Former South Africa U19 opener Matthew Breetzke struck a patient 59 from 187 balls (4 fours) and all-rounder Onke Nyaku an unbeaten 58 (124 balls, 7 fours, 1 six) at Buffalo Park where the home side overcame a worrying early collapse to eventually chase down a victory target of 164 with three wickets to spare.
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Dolphins vs Knights
Knights captain, Pite van Biljon (218 off 347), and 21-year-old Raynald van Tonder (165 off 300) brought up tons on day 3 to add 328 runs to their overnight score of 191/3 and declare on 519/8. At the close of play, the Dolphins are on 13/1.
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