By the numbers

9

The number of consecutive birdies Australia’s James Nitties, world No 668, recorded at the Vic Open on Thursday, equalling the world record. It matched Mark Calcavecchia’s feat at the 2009 Canadian Open.

44

The number of times Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have met in the league since the start of the PSL era in 1996-97. Both teams have won 11 times, with 22 draws. The two Soweto giants meet this afternoon.