The inaugural Metro T10 kicked off with a blockbuster clash between the DP World Lions and the World Sports Betting Western Province, which saw the former claim an 11-run victory at Kingsmead. The Titans beat the Dolphins by 6 wickets.

The Lions were put in to bat and posted a respectable total – 109-8 in 10 overs, small contributions from Reeza Hendricks (35 off 16 balls) and Neil Timmers (21 off 9 balls) setting the tone.

Three other 10-plus scores were key to pushing the Lions past 100.

A collective bowling effort from Western Province managed to suppress the Lions batters from kicking on to get hurtful milestones, with Kyle Simmonds the pick of the bowlers with 2-10.

Western Province’s chase went to the wire, but no one could get going as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Oliver Whitehead’s 27 off 14 balls was the only impressive score as they were restricted to 98-8.

Key bowlers for the Lions were Evan Jones (2-14) and Rafael Patel (2-14).

The Lions won by 11 runs.

Phehlukwayo’s half-century helps Titans to victory in Metro T10

In the second match of the inaugural Metro T10, the Dolphins took on the Titans.

The Titans opted to field first and the Dolphins put in a solid performance scoring 111-7 in their 10 overs. The side were in trouble on 5-2.

Andile Simelane stood out from the rest, playing a destructive innings for his side. He scored 47 off 18 balls (2 fours, 5 sixes). This took the side to 81-4 in 7.2 overs after the fall of his wicket.

Quick bursts from the remaining batters took the hosts past the 100-run mark and to a competitive total.

The Titans chased down the total thanks to two key performances.

Andile Phehlukwayo scored 61 off 30 balls ( 4 fours, 5 sixes) and Keegan Lion-cachet scored 30 not out off 14 balls (2 fours and 3 sixes).

The Titans won by 6 wickets with five balls to spare.