Western Province\u2019s total was built around a century from David Bedingham, who struck 103 off 93 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes. He shared in a strong early stand with Tony de Zorzi, who made 59 from 49 deliveries as the visitors advanced to 105 for 2 inside 15 overs.<\/p>\n
The Lions fought back through the middle overs. Bjorn Fortuin was particularly economical, returning 2 for 39 in his 10 overs, while Nqaba Peter claimed 2 for 46.<\/p>\n
Codi Yusuf also picked up two wickets to ensure Province were unable to fully capitalise on their platform.<\/p>\n
Josh Breed added 43 not out, but regular wickets checked the late acceleration.<\/p>\n With rain intervening and the target adjusted, the Lions\u2019 chase was anchored by Mitchell van Buuren.<\/p>\n The right hander finished unbeaten on 88 from 76 balls, striking three fours and three sixes, and controlled the tempo as the required rate climbed under DLS.<\/p>\n Zubayr Hamza provided early impetus with 46 from 38 balls, while Reeza Hendricks contributed 18 and Rassie van der Dussen made 15.<\/p>\n After slipping to 86 for 3, the Lions rebuilt effectively, moving to 169 for 4 before van Buuren and Connor Esterhuizen guided the side home. Esterhuizen\u2019s unbeaten 39 from 29 balls ensured there were no late setbacks.<\/p>\n For Western Province, Beuran Hendricks returned figures of 1 for 51, while Kyle Simmonds was the most economical with 1 for 22 in eight overs.<\/p>\n However, the revised equation ultimately favoured the hosts, who managed the chase more efficiently to secure the 15 run win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"Tony](\"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/STM_1290-1024x681.jpg\")