Justin Ontong keeps Knights at bay
Justin Ontong stood man alone for the Cape Cobras as they found themselves under severe pressure from the Knights in their crucial Sunfoil Series match at the Diamond Oval.
Justin Ontong stood man alone for the Cape Cobras as they found themselves under severe pressure from the Knights in their crucial Sunfoil Series match at the Diamond Oval.
Justin Ontong converted his excellent form into his first century of this season’s Sunfoil Series to single-handedly guide the Cape Cobras out of a perilous position against the Dolphins at Boland Park on Thursday.
Stiaan van Zyl and Justin Ontong contributed solid scores for the Cape Cobras, but Quinton Friend’s three-wicket haul helped the Knights to match their hosts on day one of their Sunfoil Series match at Sahara Park Newlands on Thursday.
Andrew Puttick’s 20th first-class hundred put the Cape Cobras in a dominant position on day one of their Sunfoil Series clash against the Warriors at Axxess St George’s today. Puttick batted through the day to finish unbeaten on 159 as the visitors went to stumps on 324 for three.
Stiaan van Zyl’s second hundred in as many matches took the Cape Cobras to the top of the Sunfoil Series standings after a second round of matches that brought three weather-affected draws.
The transition from one-day cricket to the four-day game can often be a challenge, and The Titans captain, Henry Davids, admits that his side failed the test in their opening match of the Sunfoil Series.
The Cape Cobras sent out a strong message of intent as they began their defence of the Sunfoil Series trophy by dominating the Dolphins on day one at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg.
The Cape Cobras put themselves in prime position to secure a home final in the Momentum One-Day Cup after they held their nerve to beat the Warriors by one run at Boland Park on Wednesday.
South Africa’s Momentum One-Day Cup was launched today but prolific Cape Cobras opener Richard Levi has been ruled out of the entire tournament with a prolapsed disc in his back.