| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesiba Ngoepe | 88 | 68 | 11 | 2 | 129.41 |
| Ruan de Swardt | 48 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayanda Majola | 10 | 61 | 3 | 6.1 |
| Tristan Luus | 10 | 43 | 2 | 4.3 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romashan Pillay | 34 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 66.67 |
| Gomolemo Phiri | 32 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 76.19 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Seleka | 8 | 23 | 4 | 2.9 |
| Onke Nyaku | 8.1 | 32 | 4 | 3.9 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwich Schuld | c Zeden Mahomed b Bayanda Majola | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Meeka eel Prince | c Slade van Staden b Tristan Luus | 10 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 76.92 |
| Wihan Lubbe | c and b JJ Smuts | 31 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 67.39 |
| Janneman Malan | run out (MJ Ackerman) | 45 | 67 | 3 | 1 | 67.16 |
| Dominic Hendricks | c Hanu Viljoen b Bayanda Majola | 18 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Lesiba Ngoepe | c Bayanda Majola b Zeden Mahomed | 88 | 68 | 11 | 2 | 129.41 |
| Ruan de Swardt | c MJ Ackerman b Tristan Luus | 48 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Onke Nyaku | c MJ Ackerman b Bayanda Majola | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
| Migael Pretorius | not out | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Caleb Seleka | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeden Mahomed | 10 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Bayanda Majola | 10 | 0 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6.1 |
| Tristan Luus | 10 | 1 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4.3 |
| Imran Tahir | 10 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| JJ Smuts | 10 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tshepang Dithole | c Ludwich Schuld b Shimane Mothoa | 26 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 60.47 |
| JJ Smuts | c Dominic Hendricks b Nyaku | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Slade van Staden | c Wihan Lubbe b Nyaku | 7 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 36.84 |
| Marques Ackerman | c Caleb Seleka b Nyaku | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Romashan Pillay | c Shimane Mothoa b Caleb Seleka | 34 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 66.67 |
| Hanu Viljoen | c Ruan de Swardt b Shimane Mothoa | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gomolemo Phiri | c and b Caleb Seleka | 32 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 76.19 |
| Tristan Luus | b Caleb Seleka | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Imran Tahir | c Shimane Mothoa b Caleb Seleka | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 26.67 |
| Zeden Mahomed | c Dominic Hendricks b Nyaku | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Bayanda Majola | not out | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onke Nyaku | 8.1 | 0 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3.9 |
| Migael Pretorius | 6 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Shimane Alfred Mothoa | 8 | 1 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4.6 |
| Ruan de Swardt | 7 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Caleb Seleka | 8 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2.9 |
Date: March 14, 2026
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
In an exciting One Day International (ODI) match, North West - Eastvaal Renault Dragons triumphed over the Dolphins by a commanding margin of 134 runs. Lesiba Ngoepe was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a blazing 88 runs. Caleb Seleka and Onke Nyaku were exceptional with the ball, each claiming four wickets to dismantle the Dolphins' batting lineup.
North West - Eastvaal Renault Dragons won the toss and elected to bat first. They set a challenging target by scoring 272 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by a brilliant knock from Lesiba Ngoepe, who scored an impressive 88 runs off just 68 balls, including 11 boundaries and 2 sixes. He was well supported by Ruan de Swardt who added a quickfire 48 off 44 balls. Janneman Malan also contributed with a steady 45 runs.
Bayanda Majola was the pick of the bowlers for Dolphins, taking 3 wickets for 61 runs in his 10 overs. Tristan Luus provided crucial breakthroughs with his two wickets, while JJ Smuts managed a scalp as well.
In response, the Dolphins struggled to build partnerships and were bowled out for just 138 runs in 37.1 overs. Romashan Pillay top-scored for them with a valiant effort of 34 runs. Tshepang Dithole tried to anchor the innings with his 26 runs, but it wasn't enough against the disciplined bowling attack of North West.
Onke Nyaku was instrumental in breaking the back of the Dolphins' batting order, taking four key wickets for just 32 runs in his spell of 8.1 overs. Caleb Seleka was equally effective, claiming four wickets while conceding only 23 runs in his economical spell.
The fielding was sharp as well, with Marques Ackerman involved in a run-out and taking two catches. Ludwich Schuld and Dominic Hendricks also contributed with crucial catches.
This comprehensive victory highlighted the all-round strength of North West - Eastvaal Renault Dragons, securing them a well-deserved win.
