Over-40 inter-provincial tournament, day 2 wrap: WP beat Titans, Lions beat Boland

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All four teams that batted second won on day two of the over-40 inter-provincial tournament in Johanesburg on Tuesday.

Western Province Over-40 v Titans Over-40

Western Province Over-40 beat Titans Over-40 by nine wickets on day two of this week’s inter-provincial tournament at the Wanderers Cricket Club in Johannesburg.

Jaco Castle and Luke Knipe shared five wickets and Wayne Hendricks took two to limit Titans Over-40 to a final total of 145 all out in 40.4 overs. Sadiek Davids, Ryan Milne and Dan Styer took a wicket each, too.

Western Province Over-40’s reply of 147 for one in 30 overs was led by Werner Moolman and Derrin Bassage. Bassage and Moolman hit 69 not out and 51, respectively.

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Lions Over-40 v Boland Over-40

Lions Over-40 beat Boland Over-40 by 10 wickets at Old Edwardians Cricket Club on Tuesday.

Garnett Kruger, Yasser Ditta and Johan Fourie took two wickets each for Lions Over-40, as Boland Over-40 were restricted to 140 for eight in 45 overs. Mark Nel top-scored for Boland Over-40 with 44 not out.

In reply, Lions Over-40 reached 141 without loss in 18.5 overs. Openers Brandon Buckley and Warren Dugmore struck 81 not out and 57 not out, respectively, for Lions Over-40.

East Rand Over-40 v Border Over-40

East Rand Over-40 beat Border Over-40 by eight wickets at Old Edwardians Cricket Club.

Mohammed Teladia took four wickets for East Rand Over-40 as Border Over-40 were limited  to 111 all out in 38.1 overs. Ross Wilkie top-scored for Border Over-40 with 28.

In reply, East Rand Over-40 reached 112 for two in 14 overs. Kyle Smit hit 73 for East Rand Over-40.

Eastern Province Over-40 v Dolphins Over-40

Eastern Province Over-40 beat Dolphins Over-40 by two wickets at the Wanderers Cricket Club.

Charl Groenewald top-scored with 46 in Dolphins Over-40’s total of 221 for eight in 45 overs. Clint Jacobs took three wickets for Eastern Province Over-40.

Nathan Jones hit 46 and Charlton Assam 43 in Eastern Province Over-40’s reply of 222 for eight in 42.4 overs. Adhir Maharaj took three wickets for Dolphins Over-40.

What happened on day one at inter-provincial tournament?

All four matches on day one of the inaugural over-40 inter-provincial tournament were rained out on Monday. The matches have been reschedule for later this week.

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