| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizwe Masondo | 79 | 103 | 7 | 0 | 76.7 |
| Tylor Trenoweth | 36 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 112.5 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Classen | 8 | 41 | 2 | 5.1 |
| Nico van Zyl | 9 | 58 | 2 | 6.4 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wian Ruthven | 53 | 56 | 8 | 0 | 94.64 |
| Jason Niemand | 53 | 51 | 5 | 1 | 103.92 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Motswiri | 9 | 54 | 3 | 6 |
| Don Radebe | 8.5 | 31 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tylor Trenoweth | b Chad Classen | 36 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 112.5 |
| Tiaan Brits | c Kgaudisa Molefe b Thando Ntini | 23 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 71.88 |
| Ludwig Kaestner | run out (Lihle Sizani) | 11 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 45.83 |
| Emmanuel Motswiri | c and b Kgaudisa Molefe | 35 | 70 | 4 | 0 | 50 |
| Sizwe Masondo | not out | 79 | 103 | 7 | 0 | 76.7 |
| Christoffel Klijnhans | c Chad Classen b Lihle Sizani | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 46.67 |
| Keenan Vieira | run out (Christiaan du Toit) | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Atwell Mokgoloboto | c Wian Ruthven b Nico van Zyl | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Irvin Modimokoane | c Lihle Sizani b Nico van Zyl | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Don Radebe | b Nico van Zyl | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Lesego Kokohlabana | not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico van Zyl | 9 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
| Chad Classen | 8 | 1 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 |
| Thando Ntini | 10 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| Kgaudisa Molefe | 10 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Alindile Mhletywa | 7 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 |
| Lihle Sizani | 6 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Roux | c Keenan Vieira b Ludwig Kaestner | 35 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 59.32 |
| Lihle Sizani | b Emmanuel Motswiri | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Wian Ruthven | lbw b Don Radebe | 53 | 56 | 8 | 0 | 94.64 |
| Jason Niemand | c and b Emmanuel Motswiri | 53 | 51 | 5 | 1 | 103.92 |
| Michael Copeland | c Klijnhans b Lesego Kokohlabana | 39 | 54 | 5 | 1 | 72.22 |
| Christiaan du Toit | c Irvin Modimokoane b Emmanuel Motswiri | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Thando Ntini | not out | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Alindile Mhletywa | not out | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Motswiri | 9 | 0 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Atwell Mokgoloboto | 7 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 |
| Irvin Modimokoane | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Lesego Kokohlabana | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Don Radebe | 8.5 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Ludwig Kaestner | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Keenan Vieira | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.6 |
Border vs Limpopo
Date: 2026-03-12
Venue: Buffalo Park, East London
Border triumphed over Limpopo by 4 wickets in an engaging match. Sizwe Masondo was the standout performer for Limpopo with a resilient 79 not out, while Emmanuel Motswiri's all-round performance of 3 wickets and vital runs helped Border chase down the target. Key partnerships and disciplined bowling from Border turned the game in their favor.
Limpopo won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 218/9 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by Sizwe Masondo, who played a crucial knock of 79 runs off 103 balls, including 7 boundaries. Despite losing early wickets, with Tylor Trenoweth (36) and Emmanuel Motswiri (35) providing some resistance, the team struggled to build substantial partnerships.
Notable Batting Performances:
Bowling Highlights for Border:
In response, Border reached the target of 219 in just under 40 overs, with a few hiccups along the way. Wian Ruthven and Jason Niemand both scored valuable half-centuries, contributing significantly to the chase.
Key Batting Contributions for Border:
Bowling Standouts for Limpopo:
The match saw some exceptional fielding efforts, including key catches by Kgaudisa Molefe and Chad Classen, which kept the contest alive till the end. However, it was Emmanuel Motswiri's all-round performance that stood out despite being on the losing side. Ultimately, Border's ability to form partnerships and capitalize on scoring opportunities ensured their victory by four wickets.
