Lions v Knights - Sunfoil Series – Day 3 – Live Score and Update
Lions 348 and 313/8d v http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Knights-c805 293/9d and 13/0 (6.0 ov) - Knights require another 356 runs with 10 wickets remaining
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808 have a firm grip on the match against Knights, as the latter require another 356 runs to win by the end of the penultimate day of the four-day event, chasing a target of 369 at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom.
After Lions staggered a massive score of 348 in their first innings, they had gained an upper hand in the match, as their bowlers rallied a stiff onslaught, bowling-out Knight’s eight batsmen by the end of the second day.
It was a crucial situation for Knights, but with more than half of their batting line-up dismantled they did not have much to look forward to today.
However, the batting pair led their side to 290, before http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-McLaren-c2232 was dismissed by Kruger, after hammering an inspiring knock of 63 runs. Three runs later, they declared their innings.
GJP Kruger, from Lions was phenomenal with his six-wicket haul which played a critical role in helping his side demolish Knights in the first innings.
The Lions had a shaky start to their second innings, losing their first wicket with only a run on the board.
However, the second-wicket parhttp://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-George-Burrows-c93472nership between skipper SC Cook and number-three batsman T Bavuma took the score to 42, before the innings hit another speed bump on the dismissal of Cook for 25.
Bavuma was then joined by star middle-order batsman ND McKenzie as the Lions crafted another laudable partnership.
The two batsmen gave fans some memorable moments by executing meritorious shots all around the park to keep the fielders busy.
This partnership certainly triggered panic in the fielding camp, with the bowlers growing impatient.
Finally, after posting 121 runs on the board, this partnership met its end on the wicket of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/McKenzie-c75497, who perished after belting a knock of 43 runs.
Then with 150 runs on the board, the Lions lost their fourth wicket of the day with the departure of Z de Bruyn, who struggled during his five-run knock.
With Bavuma slaughtering the bowlers from his end, TL Tsolekile (23) and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BJ-Haddin-c1170 Pelser (15) played their role in their side’s innings before hitting the showers.
Finally, after jabbing an outstanding knock of 132, Bavuma was caught and bowled by Coetsee, leaving his team on 313 runs.
Later, on the departure of GJP Kruger for nil, Lions declared their innings, giving their opposition a tough target.
Knights then ended the day by posting 13 runs without losing a wicket.
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