The DP World Lions will host the 2025\/26 1Day Cup final at the DP World Wanderers on Sunday, 29 March at 10h00. This, after securing a 34-run victory over Goldrush Boland to finish top of the standings on Saturday.<\/p>\n
An unbeaten 91 off 78 balls from Delano Potgieter guided the Lions to a competitive total of 242\/7 in their allotted 50 overs, supported by valuable contributions throughout the batting line-up.<\/p>\n
Despite a spirited effort from the hosts, including Yves Kamanzi\u2019s four-wicket haul and half-centuries from Gavin Kaplan (72) and Jhedli van Briesies (55), Boland were unable to contain the visitors in Paarl.<\/p>\n
The Lions\u2019 bowlers then combined effectively to dismiss Boland for 208, with Reeza Hendricks leading the way with 3\/33, while Nqaba Peter and Fortuin claimed two wickets apiece.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile in Gqeberha, the Dafabet Warriors fell just short of claiming top spot, despite securing a five-wicket victory over the Moothee Ram Tuskers earlier on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Their chances depended on the Lions’ result going their way, but the Gqeberha-based side finished second on the log, just one point behind the Lions.<\/p>\n
Leading wicket-taker Gideon Peters starred with the ball, claiming 4\/32 to help bowl the Tuskers out for 197.<\/p>\n
In reply, Sinethemba Qeshile\u2019s unbeaten 55, alongside Modiri Litheko\u2019s 49, and Patrick Kruger (34*) ensured the Warriors chased down the target comfortably, reaching 200 in under 36 overs.<\/p>\n
The Warriors will now host Qualifier 1 against Momentum Multiply Titans at the Dafabet St George\u2019s Park on Wednesday, 25 March.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, the Titans entered their final fixture against the NWU North West Dragons needing a win to secure their place in the qualifier, and duly delivered with a commanding eight-wicket victory via the DLS method in a rain-affected encounter at SuperSport Park.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins secured a narrow one-wicket victory over World Sports Betting Western Province in Durban.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"