The Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies clinched the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Women\u2019s 1-Day Cup title following a convincing 25-run triumph over the DP World Lions on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Heading into the final round encounter, the Lions ladies were in pursuit of a bonus point victory to leapfrog the Dolphins atop the standings, as the CSA Professional Women\u2019s Domestic League concludes with the weekend’s last fixtures.<\/p>\n
Opting to field after winning the toss at the DP World Wanderers, the Lions faced a challenging target as Alexandra Candler led the charge with an impressive knock of 89 runs.<\/p>\n
Supporting contributions from Asamkele Kawu (28) and Seshnie Naidu (25) propelled the Dolphins to a competitive total of 200\/7 within their allocated 50 overs.<\/p>\n
Maddison Landsman and Relebogile Mkhize managed to secure two wickets each for the Lions.<\/p>\n
However, the Lions’ response was marred by a steady procession of wickets, finding themselves at four down by the halfway point.<\/p>\n
Despite a resilient half-century by skipper Kgomotso Rapoo (60 off 53) and a valiant effort from Palesa Mapoo with 26 runs, the Lions ultimately succumbed, bundled out for 175.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in Oudtshoorn, the Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers found themselves restricted to a modest total of 133 by the Recon Tactical Free State.<\/p>\n
Elandri Janse van Rensburg was the chief destroyer, claiming figures of 3\/15 in six overs, ably supported by Zintle Kula, Yolandi Potgieter, and Miane Smit, each securing two wickets.<\/p>\n
Though Micaela Andrews (35) offered some resistance, along with notable contributions from Chantelle van Schoor (23) and Mochelle May (21), the Badgers struggled to build a formidable score.<\/p>\n
In response, Free State’s Mignon van der Merwe (33), Verunissa Reddy (24), and Zintle Kula (21) orchestrated a composed chase, guiding their team to a comfortable four-wicket victory.<\/p>\n
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Alexandra Candler, Dolphins vs Lions CSA One Day Final, the Wanderers, photo Marcel Sigg<\/em><\/p>\n