Knights vs Mpumalanga Rhinos: Dane Piedt's 5 for 7 defends the total
Knights won. Jacques Snyman made 45 (47), Dane Piedt took 5 for 7.
Knights won in the 52nd Match of CSA T20 Challenge at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. Knights made 126 for 6 in 20 overs; Mpumalanga Rhinos replied with 92 all out in 18 overs. Jacques Snyman top-scored with 45 (47) at a strike rate of 95.7, and Dane Piedt returned 5 for 7.
How the innings unfolded
Knights — 126 for 6 in 20 overs
Scored at 6.30 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 45 | 0 | 7.50 | 7 (7×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 53 | 4 | 5.30 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 28 | 2 | 7.00 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
Knights lost 4 wickets for 21 runs, from 79 to 100.
The largest stand was 66 for the 1st wicket between Jonathan Bird and Jacques Snyman, from 62 balls (6.39 an over).
Mpumalanga Rhinos — 92 all out in 18 overs
Scored at 5.11 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 48 | 1 | 8.00 | 8 (8×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 41 | 5 | 4.10 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 3 | 4 | 1.50 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
Mpumalanga Rhinos lost 6 wickets for 19 runs, from 73 to 92.
The largest stand was 33 for the 2nd wicket between Muhammed Mayet and Ruben du Toit, from 24 balls (8.25 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Snyman | Knights | 45 | 47 | 95.7 | 4 | 0 |
| Ruben du Toit | Mpumalanga Rhinos | 28 | 21 | 133.3 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonathan Bird | Knights | 22 | 24 | 91.7 | 3 | 0 |
| Seth Flerdermaus | Knights | 20* | 15 | 133.3 | 1 | 0 |
| Lesego Senokwane | Knights | 18 | 17 | 105.9 | 1 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Piedt | Knights | 4 | 5 for 7 | 1.75 | 1 |
| Tiaan van Vuuren | Knights | 4 | 3 for 16 | 4.00 | 0 |
| Smangaliso Nhlebela | Mpumalanga Rhinos | 4 | 2 for 16 | 4.00 | 0 |
| Jon Henry Hinrichsen | Mpumalanga Rhinos | 4 | 2 for 18 | 4.50 | 0 |
| Tetelo Maphaka | Mpumalanga Rhinos | 4 | 2 for 20 | 5.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 66 (62 balls) for Knights's 1st wicket — Jonathan Bird and Jacques Snyman
- 33 (24 balls) for Mpumalanga Rhinos's 2nd wicket — Muhammed Mayet and Ruben du Toit
- 16 (19 balls) for Mpumalanga Rhinos's 6th wicket — Bryn Brokensha and Benjamin van Niekerk
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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