Inclement weather interrupted two of Auto Investments North West Dragons’ home games this week as they look to secure a CSA T20 Challenge semifinal spot.
A summary of this week’s results;
Auto Investment North West Dragons vs Momentum – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
The match between Momentum Multiply Titans and Auto Investment North West Dragons only lasted 17.1 overs before rain forced the game to be abandoned and the points shared between the two sides.
Auto Investment North West Dragons vs AET Tuskers – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Match Abandoned without a ball bowled.
Auto Investment North West Dragons vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
The Hollywoodbets Dolphins overcame Auto Investment North West Dragons by 19 runs in Potchefstroom thanks to half centuries from Marques Ackerman and Eathan Bosch.
The duo, the only two to reach double figures, strung together a remarkable recovery for their side after they had been emphatically reduced to 39/7 when they lost the toss and were put in to bat.
The former scored 72* off 46 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) and the latter hit 66 off 38 balls (6 fours, 1 six) in an eighth wicket partnership of 134 that ended with the last ball of the innings.
Migael Pretorius (3/35) and Ruan De Swardt (3/23) each claimed three wickets for the Dragons, who could only manage 154/9 in their reply.
Raynard van Tonder top-scored by recording 37 with Okuhle Cele (3/28) and Ottniel Baartman (2/28) sharing five wickets to earn their side a good win.
Upcoming Dragons Matches:
Friday, 12 April 2024 @18h00: Auto Investment North West Dragons vs World Sports Betting Western Province – Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Sunday, 14 April 2024 @14h00: DP World Lions vs Auto Investment North West Dragons – DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg