The Unlimited Titans finally got off to winning ways after they beat the much fancied bizhub Highveld Lions after persistent rains disrupted the match. The match was reduced to 16 over’s per side.
Henry Davids was the star of the show as he struck 75 runs that aided in the Titans 21 run victory over the table toppers. His runs ensured that the Titans set a formidable score of 161 for six.
Faced with such a stiff task the Lions needed the returning Chris Gayle to come good for them, but once the Jamaican was dismissed for just 11 by Ethy Mbhalathi, they lacked the firepower to get anywhere close.
The visitors eventually finished on 140 for five, with Jean Symes unbeaten half century and Dwayne Pretorius 27 the only bright spots, giving the Titans their first points in the competition in their sixth game.
Henry Davids was the star of the show as he struck 75 runs that aided in the Titans 21 run victory over the table toppers. His runs ensured that the Titans set a formidable score of 161 for six.
Faced with such a stiff task the Lions needed the returning Chris Gayle to come good for them, but once the Jamaican was dismissed for just 11 by Ethy Mbhalathi, they lacked the firepower to get anywhere close.
The visitors eventually finished on 140 for five, with Jean Symes unbeaten half century and Dwayne Pretorius 27 the only bright spots, giving the Titans their first points in the competition in their sixth game.
The only thing that could halt Davids assault was the rain, which arrived with the Titans on 117 for two in the 12th over and then 131 for four in the 14th. Hi 42 ball innings included four sixes and seven fours, after Theunis de Bruyn (30) had played the supporting role early on, the lower order added some late runs even as wickets fell.
By: Farai Diza
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