Knights v Warriors – Momentum One Day Cup 2012/13 – Match Update
Aided by a 5-wicket haul from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Minal-Mahesh-Patel-c76331 Oval in Kimberley on November 4.
The Warriors won the toss and decided to field first – however, despite the efforts of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Basheeru-Deen-Walters-c47434 (10-0-67-3), and Wayne Parnell (10-0-64-2), the Knights succeeded in racking up a substantial score of 325 by the end of 50 overs.
Opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dean-Elgar-c1351 (76) all chipping in with half-centuries.
A 66-run stand between Hendricks and Rossouw, was followed by a 95-run partnership between Rossouw and Elgar, after Hendricks was sent packing by Walters. Rossouw was soon picked up by Walters as his second wicket of the day, but Elgar persevered, and went on to establish a 34-run stand with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Colin-Alexander-Ingram-c51381 swept the skipper off the pitch in the 35th over.
With the exception of Ryan McLaren (47) and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nicky-Boje-c2105 (25), the remainder of the batting order remained lacklustre, and following the termination of their 58-run partnership, the Knights’ innings did not feature any remarkable performances. However, owing to the solid contributions from the top order, the Knights set the Warriors a daunting 326-run chase by the end of 50 overs.
Following his decent contribution with the bat, McLaren (9.3-0-38-5) led the Knights’ bowling attack against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dillon-du-Preez-c54112 (9-0-50-2) succeeded in cutting the opposition off before they managed to reach the target.
The Warriors’ openers, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Davy-Jacobs-c1343 (58) were the only two batsmen who managed to contribute half-tons.
Following the dismissals of Ingram and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/WD-Parnell-c2787 (39), the team found themselves all out at 234 by the 45th over, granting the Knights a massive 91-run victory.
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