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Matthew Arnold, 2-42, Titans vs Cape Cobras
Half-centuries by Pieter Malan and Simon Khomari put the Cobras in a commanding position at the halfway stage of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter against the Titans in Oudtshoorn. The pair shared an opening stand of 135 as the hosts replied to the visitors’ 275 by going to stumps on 299 for five. Malan, one of the most consistent batsmen in South African first-class cricket over the past two seasons, made 95 (181 balls, 12 fours) and was still unbeaten – although he had to retire hurt due to severe cramp at the Recreation Ground. Khomari, meanwhile, recorded a career-best 77 (90 balls, 14×4), beating his previous highest score of 70 against the Warriors at Paarl in 2015/16. Late wickets did jolt the log-leaders, although they still had five wickets in the bag heading into day three. Earlier there was heartbreak for Leus du Plooy as he fell three short of a century when he was the last man standing for the Titans unbeaten on 97 (257 balls, 12×4, 1×6). Just three runs were added to the away side’s 272 for nine with Alfred Mothoa (1) dismissed by Dane Piedt, who completed an excellent return of six for 75 in 41.2 overs. The Malan-Khomari stand then provided an excellent backbone for the reply, although it ended when Shaun von Berg (1-101) accounted for the latter. Zubayr Hamza (28) managed to add 71 for the second wicket before he was removed by Du Plooy (1-48) before David Bedingham (41) and Kyle Verreynne (17) took the score to 265 for two thanks to another half-century partnership that yielded 59. The home side lost their way somewhat from there thanks to a double strike by Matthew Arnold (2-42) and one from Mothoa (1-34), but with five wickets still standing, the Cobras held the advantage through a 24-run lead. Titans 275 (JL du Plooy 97 not out, H Davids 47, S von Berg 30, AP Agathangelou 29, VB Mahlangu 23; DL Piedt 6-75, GF Linde 3-88) Cape Cobras 299-5 (PJ Malan 95 ret hurt, SM Khomari 77, DG Bedingham 41, Zubayr Hamza 28, GF Linde 21; JL du Plooy 1-48, S von Berg 1-101, M Arnold 2-42, SA Mothoa 1-34) Cape Cobras lead by 24 runs with 5 second-innings wickets in hand Footage: Cricket South Africa
Simon Khomari, 77, Cape Cobras vs Titans
Half-centuries by Pieter Malan and Simon Khomari put the Cobras in a commanding position at the halfway stage of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter against the Titans in Oudtshoorn. The pair shared an opening stand of 135 as the hosts replied to the visitors’ 275 by going to stumps on 299 for five. Malan, one of the most consistent batsmen in South African first-class cricket over the past two seasons, made 95 (181 balls, 12 fours) and was still unbeaten – although he had to retire hurt due to severe cramp at the Recreation Ground. Khomari, meanwhile, recorded a career-best 77 (90 balls, 14×4), beating his previous highest score of 70 against the Warriors at Paarl in 2015/16. Late wickets did jolt the log-leaders, although they still had five wickets in the bag heading into day three. Earlier there was heartbreak for Leus du Plooy as he fell three short of a century when he was the last man standing for the Titans unbeaten on 97 (257 balls, 12×4, 1×6). Just three runs were added to the away side’s 272 for nine with Alfred Mothoa (1) dismissed by Dane Piedt, who completed an excellent return of six for 75 in 41.2 overs. The Malan-Khomari stand then provided an excellent backbone for the reply, although it ended when Shaun von Berg (1-101) accounted for the latter. Zubayr Hamza (28) managed to add 71 for the second wicket before he was removed by Du Plooy (1-48) before David Bedingham (41) and Kyle Verreynne (17) took the score to 265 for two thanks to another half-century partnership that yielded 59. The home side lost their way somewhat from there thanks to a double strike by Matthew Arnold (2-42) and one from Mothoa (1-34), but with five wickets still standing, the Cobras held the advantage through a 24-run lead. Titans 275 (JL du Plooy 97 not out, H Davids 47, S von Berg 30, AP Agathangelou 29, VB Mahlangu 23; DL Piedt 6-75, GF Linde 3-88) Cape Cobras 299-5 (PJ Malan 95 ret hurt, SM Khomari 77, DG Bedingham 41, Zubayr Hamza 28, GF Linde 21; JL du Plooy 1-48, S von Berg 1-101, M Arnold 2-42, SA Mothoa 1-34) Cape Cobras lead by 24 runs with 5 second-innings wickets in hand Footage: Cricket South Africa
Leus du Plooy, 94 not out, Titans vs Cobras
Titans vs Cape Cobras Leus du Plooy was closing in on a debut century as the Titans fought their way to 272 for nine on the opening day of their 4-Day Franchise Series encounter against the log-leading Cape Cobras in Oudtshoorn on Monday. The 24-year-old, who previously represented the Knights, was still batting at the close on an unbeaten 94 (241 balls, 12x4, 1x6), although he was threading a fine line in terms of three figures with only Alfred Mothoa (1 off 12 balls) left for company. Du Plooy's performance lit up an otherwise difficult day for the champions as their struggles from recent games again came back to haunt them. Spin proved to be their main tormentor at the Recreation Ground where the slow bowlers shared eight of the wickets to fall. The key man was once again Dane Piedt, the competition's leading wicket-taker after he claimed an impressive five for 73 in 39 incredible overs, 10 of which were maidens. There were also three wickets for 87 from George Linde in his 36-over contribution as the title-chasing home side sent down 103 overs on day one. And they did well for most of the day by chipping away regularly at the visiting batsmen. After winning the toss, the Titans made a relatively good star by reaching 72 for one thanks to Andrea Agathangelou (29) and Victor Mahlangu (23). But three quick wickets for Linde and one from Piedt - who now has 44 for the season - suddenly left the away side on 74 for four. Henry Davids (47) helped Du Plooy add 84 for the fifth wicket to stop the rot, with another 78 coming for the sixth wicket between the latter and Shaun von Berg (30). At 236 for five, the Titans were still nicely placed. However, the spinners again strangled them leaving Du Plooy fighting a lone battle at the close. Titans 272-9 (JL du Plooy 94 not out, H Davids 47, S von Berg 30, AP Agathangelou 29, VB Mahlangu 23; DL Piedt 5-73, GF Linde 3-87) Cape Cobras Still to bat Titans won the toss and elected to bat Footage: Cricket South Africa
Dane Piedt, 5-73, Cape Cobras vs Titans
Titans vs Cape Cobras Leus du Plooy was closing in on a debut century as the Titans fought their way to 272 for nine on the opening day of their 4-Day Franchise Series encounter against the log-leading Cape Cobras in Oudtshoorn on Monday. The 24-year-old, who previously represented the Knights, was still batting at the close on an unbeaten 94 (241 balls, 12x4, 1x6), although he was threading a fine line in terms of three figures with only Alfred Mothoa (1 off 12 balls) left for company. Du Plooy's performance lit up an otherwise difficult day for the champions as their struggles from recent games again came back to haunt them. Spin proved to be their main tormentor at the Recreation Ground where the slow bowlers shared eight of the wickets to fall. The key man was once again Dane Piedt, the competition's leading wicket-taker after he claimed an impressive five for 73 in 39 incredible overs, 10 of which were maidens. There were also three wickets for 87 from George Linde in his 36-over contribution as the title-chasing home side sent down 103 overs on day one. And they did well for most of the day by chipping away regularly at the visiting batsmen. After winning the toss, the Titans made a relatively good star by reaching 72 for one thanks to Andrea Agathangelou (29) and Victor Mahlangu (23). But three quick wickets for Linde and one from Piedt - who now has 44 for the season - suddenly left the away side on 74 for four. Henry Davids (47) helped Du Plooy add 84 for the fifth wicket to stop the rot, with another 78 coming for the sixth wicket between the latter and Shaun von Berg (30). At 236 for five, the Titans were still nicely placed. However, the spinners again strangled them leaving Du Plooy fighting a lone battle at the close. Titans 272-9 (JL du Plooy 94 not out, H Davids 47, S von Berg 30, AP Agathangelou 29, VB Mahlangu 23; DL Piedt 5-73, GF Linde 3-87) Cape Cobras Still to bat Titans won the toss and elected to bat Footage: Cricket South Africa
Cape Cobras vs Titans, Day 1
Titans vs Cape Cobras Leus du Plooy was closing in on a debut century as the Titans fought their way to 272 for nine on the opening day of their 4-Day Franchise Series encounter against the log-leading Cape Cobras in Oudtshoorn on Monday. The 24-year-old, who previously represented the Knights, was still batting at the close on an unbeaten 94 (241 balls, 12x4, 1x6), although he was threading a fine line in terms of three figures with only Alfred Mothoa (1 off 12 balls) left for company. Du Plooy's performance lit up an otherwise difficult day for the champions as their struggles from recent games again came back to haunt them. Spin proved to be their main tormentor at the Recreation Ground where the slow bowlers shared eight of the wickets to fall. The key man was once again Dane Piedt, the competition's leading wicket-taker after he claimed an impressive five for 73 in 39 incredible overs, 10 of which were maidens. There were also three wickets for 87 from George Linde in his 36-over contribution as the title-chasing home side sent down 103 overs on day one. And they did well for most of the day by chipping away regularly at the visiting batsmen. After winning the toss, the Titans made a relatively good star by reaching 72 for one thanks to Andrea Agathangelou (29) and Victor Mahlangu (23). But three quick wickets for Linde and one from Piedt - who now has 44 for the season - suddenly left the away side on 74 for four. Henry Davids (47) helped Du Plooy add 84 for the fifth wicket to stop the rot, with another 78 coming for the sixth wicket between the latter and Shaun von Berg (30). At 236 for five, the Titans were still nicely placed. However, the spinners again strangled them leaving Du Plooy fighting a lone battle at the close. Titans 272-9 (JL du Plooy 94 not out, H Davids 47, S von Berg 30, AP Agathangelou 29, VB Mahlangu 23; DL Piedt 5-73, GF Linde 3-87) Cape Cobras Still to bat Titans won the toss and elected to bat Footage: Cricket South Africa
EXCLUSIVE: Jon-Jon Smuts, Warriors captain
Jon-Jon Smuts chats to Khalid Mohidin about the victory against the Cobras and how T20 cricket affects the longer formats.
Dolphins vs Knights, day 4, Pietermaritzburg, match drawn
Dolphins vs Knights Rain and bad light ultimately proved to be the main winner as the 4-Day Domestic Series encounter between the Dolphins and Knights ended in a draw at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday. The inclement weather, which led to no play on day two and just over 50 overs squeezed in on day three, again briefly returned on the final day, allowing for only 72 overs to be sent down. To their credit, both teams tried to initiate a result, before the visitors finished the game on 181 for three in pursuit of a target of 295. The Central Franchise resumed at the start of play on 174 for six, but three wickets in 15 balls early on by Keith Dudgeon (3-32) gave the Dolphins hope. However, Rudi Second, who ended unbeaten on 80 (138 balls, 11×4), found support in a stubborn Tshepo Ntuli (one not out) to frustrate the home side, before they declared on 206 for nine. The hosts then attacked their way to 146 for three declared, thanks to quick-fire half-centuries by Sarel Erwee (57 off 72 balls, 10×4, 1×6) and Khaya Zondo (59 not out off 45 balls, 10×4). With only 35 overs available, the Dolphins needed to strike, and strike early too. And they did that through Ethan Bosch (3-44) after he removed Grant Mokoena (2) in the first over, but a partnership of 126 between Raynard van Tonder (60 off 89 balls, 6×4) and Keegan Petersen (71 not out off 92 balls, 7×4) ended all hope of a result. Play was also halted in between due to poor light as the weather again had its say, while right-hander Petersen, one of the stars of the season, went past 5 000 first-class career runs. Dolphins 354-7 decl (MJ Ackerman 137, S Muthusamy 89, K Zondo 34, G Roelofsen 32, E Bosch 22 not out; T Mnyaka 3-71, ZC Qwabe 2-46, T Ntuli 2-111) & 146-3 decl (K Zondo 59 not out, SJ Erwee 57; PE Kruger 1-8, T Mnyaka 1-14, ZC Qwabe 1-53) Knights 206-9 decl (RS Second 80 not out, SC van Schalkwyk 35, TG Mokoena 27, AGS Gous 27; E Bosch 4-82, KJ Dudgeon 3-32) & 181-3 (KD Petersen 71 not out, R van Tonder 60, RS Second 32 not out; E Bosch 3-44) Match drawn Footage: Cricket South Africa
Rudi Second, Knights vs Dolphins
Rudi Second of the Knights chats about his side's rain-ravaged fixture against the Dolphins in Pietermaritzburg and how the captains and coaches did their best to make a match of it. Footage: Cricket South Africa
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