CRICKET NEWS - A brilliant spin bowling spell by Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers leg-spinner, Thomas Kaber, secured a comprehensive five-wicket bonus points victory for the Badgers in an away fixture against the Mpumalanga Rhinos on Tuesday.
The Badgers bounced back after a heart-braking 12 runs defeat – chasing 313 – against the Knights on Saturday.
The Rhinos, who batted first, never kicked on with their batting, as Kaber at the forefront, bowled a magnificent spell and bagged 5/13 in six overs. The home side were dismissed for 143 (in the 29th over). Muhammed Mayet (60; 1x6, 10x4) and Yasser Cook (31; 6x4) were the top run scorers while Marcello Piedt (2/34 in 8,3 overs) added valuable support with the ball for the Badgers.
The Badgers reached the modest target of 144/5 in the 29th over. Blayde Capell (32; 1x6, 4x4), Matthew Christensen (31; 3x4) and an impressive Kelly Smuts (37 from 24 balls; 6x4) all contributed to steer the ship for an important victory.
In their next fixture the Badgers will host the Impala Limpopo at the Recreation Ground on the public holiday on Monday 25 September 2023.
Blayde Capelle wicketkeeping.
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