Rain the spoiler again in Potch
ONE-DAY CUP: LIONS AND DOLPHINS SHARE THE TROPHY
The Lions and the Dolphins were forced to share the One-Day Cup trophy yesterday as their final in Potchefstroom was washed out. Half-centuries by Lions middle-order batsmen Dominic Hendricks and Nicky van den Bergh were however, the most notable performances.
Early morning rain had delayed the start of play and reduced the match to 45 overs-aside, and after being sent in to bat, captain Hendricks produced another fine innings as he scored 65 of 74 balls, while Van den Bergh scored a fighting 56 off 75 deliveries.
They shared a fourth-wicket stand of 116 off 139 balls which was the foundation of the Lions total of 225/7.
The Lions would have wanted a few more but pace bowler Eathan Bosch produced a fine spell of bowling at the death to finish with 4/41 in his nine overs.
Off-spinner and captain Prenelan Subrayen put pressure on the Lions up front and bowled opener Wesley Marshall (22) with a beautiful turning delivery as he finished with 1/26.
Opening bowler Sisanda Magala then did the business for the Lions up front with the new ball as he took two wickets, Grant Roelofsen (1) and Marques Ackerman (0).
Michael Erlank (20*) and Ruan de Swardt (13*) were busy rebuilding the innings, taking the Dolphins to 37/2 in the 11th over when the bad weather returned.
The Dolphins, who were awarded the title last season because they were top of the log when Covid struck, also shared the trophy in 2017/18 with the Warriors.
For the Lions, it is their first One-day Cup crown since 2015/16.