Dolphins booked their place in the CSA T20 Challenge Qualifier 2 with a 15-run win against Western Province.

WP won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Dolphins eliminate Province in a thrilling 15-run victory.

Western Province were outstanding with the ball in the opening stages, keeping things tight and applying pressure throughout the first 10 overs.

However, the Dolphins gradually worked their way back into the game with solid knocks from Jason Smith, 58 (41) and Tshepang Dithole, 39 (27).

The wicket takers for Province were George Linde (2-9), Tshepo Moreki (2-37), Josh Breed (1-29), and Mbulelo Dube (1-25).

WP needed 142 to win.

The Dolphins got off to an excellent start, having the boys in blue at 21–4 after the first five overs, thanks to some incredible work in the field

Joshua van Heerden played a solid knock as he tried to steady the chase, but the Dolphins’ bowlers were just too good, keeping the pressure on throughout, and claiming the 15-run victory.

The standout Province batters were van Heerden 44 (41) and Josh Breed 29 (33)

The wicket takers for the Dolphins were Eathan Bosch (4-21), Anrich Nortjie (2-20), Andile Simelane (1-19), Tristan Luus (1-14) and Aryan Gopalan (1-22).