Boland vs Dolphins, 4th Match

testDolphins won by 5 wkts

Boland Park, Paarl

2 Oct 2025, 1:30 pm IST

Boland won the toss, chose to bat

Winner: Dolphins

Boland Inning Score: 156

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Pieter Malan	c hanu viljoen b ottneil baartman	12	38	2	0	31.58
Grant Roelofsen	c hanu viljoen b okuhle cele	8	12	2	0	66.67
Gavin Kaplan	c bryce parsons b tristan luus	20	34	4	0	58.82
Aviwe Mgijima	b ottneil baartman	0	3	0	0	0
Clyde Fortuin	lbw b ottneil baartman	10	17	0	1	58.82
Lehan Botha	not out	45	75	9	0	60
Ferisco Adams	c and b tristan luus	6	19	1	0	31.58
Shaun von Berg	run out	3	6	0	0	50
Ayabulela Gqamane	c hanu viljoen b okuhle cele	16	25	2	0	64
Glenton Stuurman	b tristan luus	27	43	4	0	62.79
Akhona Mnyaka	c hanu viljoen b tristan luus	0	3	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Eathan Bosch	8	3	24	0	3
Okuhle Cele	12	1	49	2	4.1
Ottneil Baartman	11	4	19	3	1.7
Tristan Luus	10.2	1	42	4	4.1
Bryce Parsons	1	0	1	0	1
Jason Smith	3	0	17	0	5.7

Dolphins Inning Score: 346

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Romashan Pillay	c fortuin b glenton stuurman	0	1	0	0	0
Tshepang Dithole	c roelofsen b akhona mnyaka	116	172	12	0	67.44
Marques Ackerman	c pieter malan b gqamane	35	42	5	1	83.33
Bryce Parsons	c fortuin b lehan botha	45	93	2	0	48.39
Jason Smith	b von berg	2	7	0	0	28.57
Khaya Zondo	c lehan botha b glenton stuurman	61	123	4	1	49.59
Hanu Viljoen	c fortuin b von berg	17	45	0	0	37.78
Eathan Bosch	b glenton stuurman	21	33	1	1	63.64
Tristan Luus	b glenton stuurman	11	13	0	0	84.62
Ottneil Baartman	not out	3	29	0	0	10.34
Okuhle Cele	b lehan botha	0	6	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Glenton Stuurman	18	6	46	4	2.6
Akhona Mnyaka	19	0	77	1	4.1
Ayabulela Gqamane	10	1	56	1	5.6
Lehan Botha	11.2	0	42	2	3.7
Ferisco Adams	10	0	41	0	4.1
Shaun von Berg	22	0	69	2	3.1
Aviwe Mgijima	1	0	2	0	2

Match Summary

Match Highlight: Boland vs Dolphins, 4th Match (Test) – October 2, 2025

Summary:

The Dolphins defeated Boland by 5 wickets in a thrilling test match at Boland Park, Paarl. Tshepang Dithole's century in the first innings and Pieter Malan's brilliant 157 in Boland's second innings were the standout batting performances. Bowlers Ottneil Baartman and Tristan Luus shone with 3+ wicket hauls, while Hanu Viljoen impressed with 4 catches. The Dolphins chased down a target of 264 with ease, led by contributions from Bryce Parsons and Jason Smith.

Full Narrative:

Toss and First Innings:

Boland won the toss and opted to bat first. However, their decision backfired as they managed only 156 runs in their first innings.
Notable contributions came from Lehan Botha (45 off 75) and Glenton Stuurman (27 off 43).
Ottneil Baartman (3/19) and Tristan Luus (4/42) exploited the conditions beautifully for Dolphins, while Hanu Viljoen grabbed 4 catches.

Dolphins' First Innings:

In reply, Dolphins put up a commanding 346 runs, thanks to a magnificent 116 by Tshepang Dithole and a gritty 61 by Khaya Zondo.
Boland's Glenton Stuurman impressed with the ball, taking 4/46, and was supported by Shaun von Berg and Ayabulela Gqamane, who picked up 2 wickets each.

Boland's Second Innings:

Trailing by 190 runs, Boland staged a remarkable fightback, scoring 452 runs in their second innings.
Pieter Malan led the charge with a brilliant 157 off 308 balls, including 19 boundaries. He was supported by Grant Roelofsen (67 off 103) and Gavin Kaplan (67 off 118).
Eathan Bosch (3/60) and Tristan Luus (3/102) were the pick of the bowlers for Dolphins.

Dolphins' Second Innings and Chase:

Chasing a target of 264 runs, Dolphins were composed and calculated, achieving the target with 5 wickets to spare.
Bryce Parsons (63 off 110), Jason Smith (54 off 88), and Tshepang Dithole (60 off 109) ensured Dolphins' victory.
Aviwe Mgijima (2/37) and Pieter Malan (1/15) tried to turn the tide for Boland but fell short.

Key Performances:

Batting:

Pieter Malan (Boland): 157 (2nd Innings) – A gritty knock that anchored Boland's second innings.
Tshepang Dithole (Dolphins): 116 (1st Innings), 60 (2nd Innings) – A consistent performer across both innings.
Bryce Parsons (Dolphins): 63 (2nd Innings) – Played a steady hand in the chase.
Jason Smith (Dolphins): 54 (2nd Innings) – A crucial knock under pressure.

Bowling:

Ottneil Baartman (Dolphins): 3/19 (1st Innings), 2/74 (2nd Innings) – Consistently effective with the ball.
Tristan Luus (Dolphins): 4/42 (1st Innings), 3/102 (2nd Innings) – Key in dismantling Boland's batting line-up.
Glenton Stuurman (Boland): 4/46 (1st Innings) – Led Boland's bowling attack admirably.

Fielding:

Hanu Viljoen (Dolphins): 4 catches in Boland's first innings – An outstanding performance behind the stumps.

Sequence of Events:

Boland 1st Innings: 156 all out; Ottneil Baartman and Tristan Luus shared 7 wickets.
Dolphins 1st Innings: 346 all out; Tshepang Dithole scored a century, supported by Zondo's 61.
Boland 2nd Innings: 452 all out; Pieter Malan scored a brilliant 157, with half-centuries from Roelofsen and Kaplan.
Dolphins 2nd Innings: 264/5; strong performances from Parsons, Smith, and Dithole secured victory.

Player of the Match: Tshepang Dithole – For his consistent batting across both innings (116 & 60).