Eathan Bosch, the 20-year-old fast bowler from the Dolphins, talks about his maiden six-wicket haul for the Dolphins, which he secured against the Warriors at Kingsmead on the first day of their 4-Day Franchise Series match
A brilliant return of 6-38 from young speedster Eathan Bosch helped the Dolphins take control of their 4-Day Franchise Series clash with the Warriors at a sun-soaked Kingsmead Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Bowlers held sway on day one of the third round of matches in the 4-Day Franchise Series, with the Titans rolled out in under 38 overs and the Warriors struggling to 175 all out.
Assistant coach Mandla Mashimbyi says the Titans are fully aware that they have yet to meet their usual standards this season, and he is hopeful things will change when they host the Cape Cobras in the 4-Day Franchise Series in Centurion on Monday.
Dolphins assistant coach Imraan Khan admits that they have batting concerns ahead of their 4-Day Franchise Series encounter against the Warriors starting at Kingsmead in Durban on Monday.
Enoch Nkwe has opted to remain positive in the face of the indifferent 4-Day Franchise Series start made by the Highveld Lions as they prepare to take on the Knights in Johannesburg from Monday.
Gauteng sneaked home by five runs over Easterns after a late rally left the Benoni Boys agonisingly short of a win, while North West and Western Province enjoyed comfortable home victories in the CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup.
Western Province made Northern Cape chase leather – with all six batsmen passing 50 – while KwaZulu-Natal have batted themselves into a strong position against North West in the CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup.
All three hosts in the latest round of CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup matches ended day one with the upper hand, with Western Province best-placed against the youngsters from the Northern Cape.
The KZN Coastal squad will remain unchanged when they tackle the North West Dragons in the next round of the CSA 3-Day Cup and 1-Day Cup respectively starting on Thursday at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.
Action from the 4-Day Franchise Series match between the Titans and the Warriors at Centurion Park, 12-15 October 2018.
The KZN Coastal side made a strong start to their CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup campaign against Border, before winning their opening CSA One-Day Challenge clash (also against Border) on Sunday at Kingsmead.
It doesn’t matter if you’re playing in the World Cup Final or facing your little brother in the backyard … to hit six sixes off one over is an incredible achievement, writes SIMON LEWIS.
The Titans and Warriors played out to a rain-affected draw in their 4-Day Franchise Series encounter at SuperSport Park.
Day three in the 4-Day Franchise Series match between the Warriors and the Titans was reduced to just seven balls as bad weather put paid to any chance of significant cricket action.
