CSA T20 CHALLENGE WEEKLY ROUND-UP: HOLLYWOODBETS DOLPHINS.

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins, currently third on the log, were defeated by DP World Lions before redeeming themselves against the Auto Investments North West Dragons in their CSA T20 Challenge campaign this week.

DP World Lions vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins - DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

The DP World Lions made light work of Hollywoodbets Dolphins, coasting past them by seven wickets in a rain-reduced clash in Johannesburg.

The match was ultimately a T9 with Codi Yusuf’s three wickets (3/15) restricting the away side to 98/6 at DP World Wanderers Stadium.

The bulk of the Dolphins’ runs came through openers Bryce Parsons (36) and Grant Roelofsen (27).

Ryan Rickelton then continued his rich form by thrashing 53* off 23 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes) to carry his side to victory with four balls to spare – the Lions strengthening their grip on second spot and moving to within five points of the Warriors having played a game more.

Auto Investment North West Dragons vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins - JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

There was also a win for the Tuskers’ KwaZulu-Natal neighbours, Hollywoodbets Dolphins, who overcame Auto Investment North West Dragons by 19 runs in Potchefstroom thanks to half centuries from Marques Ackerman and Eathan Bosch.

Auto Investments North West Dragons vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins overcame Auto Investment North West Dragons by 19 runs in Potchefstroom thanks to half centuries from Marques Ackerman and Eathan Bosch.

The duo, the only two to reach double figures, strung together a remarkable recovery for their side after they had been emphatically reduced to 39/7 when they lost the toss and were put in to bat.

The former scored 72* off 46 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) and the latter hit 66 off 38 balls (6 fours, 1 six) in an eighth wicket partnership of 134 that ended with the last ball of the innings.

Migael Pretorius (3/35) and Ruan De Swardt (3/23) each claimed three wickets for the Dragons, who could only manage 154/9 in their reply.

Raynard van Tonder top-scored by recording 37 with Okuhle Cele (3/28) and Ottniel Baartman (2/28) sharing five wickets to earn their side a good win.

Upcoming Dolphins Matches:

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 @18h00 : Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Momentum Multiply Titans - Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban

Sunday, 12 April 2024 @14h00: World Sports Betting Western Province vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins – WSB Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town