The Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies claim their second consecutive win, triumphing over Recon Tactical Free State by 16 runs in a thrilling match held at Kingsmead on Sunday.

After being put to bat first, the Dolphins posted a total of 123/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

Free State's Christen van Wyk spearheaded the bowling attack, claiming figures of 3/17, with support from Evodia Yekile, who took 2/20. The combined effort from the visitors had done well to limit the hosts’ innings.

In response, the disciplined Dolphins bowlers restricted Free State to 107/5 in their 20 overs.

Ayanda Hlubi maintained her impressive form by taking 3/14.

In another CSA T20 Challenge match, the Fidelity Titans emerged victorious against the DP World Lions.

Sunette Viljoen-Louw's half-century (62 off 54) and an unbeaten 46* from Raisibe Ntozakhe propelled the Lions to a competitive score of 132/5.

In a tense chase, the Titans needed four runs on the last ball, and Masabata Klaas delivered with a boundary to secure victory for the hosts.

The Titans showcased an all-round performance, with contributions from Sune Luus (39), Robyn Searle (27), Anneke Bosch (22), Gandhi Jafta (21*), and Masabata Klaas (11*) as they finished the innings on 133/4 

Sarah Nettleton (2/24) claimed the wickets of Searle and Amogelang Maphangula, while Relebogile Mkhize and Madison Landsman each secured a solitary wicket.

In Cape Town, Western Province notched a convincing seven-wicket win against the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers at Newlands.

Opting to bat first, the Badgers set a target of 153/6. Tazmin Brits top-scored with 41 off 30, supported by Haroline Rhodes (30*), Tabitha la Grange (21), Julia Hoal (19), and Khayakazi Mathe (15).

The hosts comfortably chased down the target in 15 overs, with significant contributions from Jemma Botha (44), Faye Tunnicliffe (40), Nadine de Klerk (31), and Babette de Leede (30*).

UPCOMING MATCHES – CSA PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S DOMESTIC LEAGUE

Saturday, 25 November 2023 @10h00 – CSA Women’s 1 Day Cup

DIVISION 1

Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Fidelity Titans - Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Recon Tactical Free State vs Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

DIVISION 2

KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Glencore North West Dragons - AET Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg

Northern Cape  vs Kei - Kimberley Oval, Kimberley

Sunday, 26 November 2023 @10h00 – CSA Women’s T20 Challenge

DIVISION 1

Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Fidelity Titans - Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Recon Tactical Free State vs Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

DIVISION 2

KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Glencore North West Dragons - AET Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg

Northern Cape  vs Kei - Kimberley Oval, Kimberley