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Lions vs Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border) Scorecard, 36th Match

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138/8 (20 ov)

Lions won by 5 runs

Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border) won the toss and elected to bowl.

Started
Tue, 13 Oct, 21:30 IST
Venue
The Wanderers Stadium
Data checked
05:31:09 IST

Match summary

Lions won by 5 runs.

36th Match · CSA T20 Challenge · The Wanderers Stadium · 13 Oct 2026

Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border) won the toss and elected to bowl.

  • Lions: 138/8 (20 ov)

    Top score: Rassie van der Dussen, 45 off 32 balls

    Best bowling: Ayabulela Gqamane, 2 for 20 in 4 overs

  • Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border): 133/6 (20 ov)

    Top score: Jason Niemand, 44 off 48 balls

    Best bowling: Nqabayomzi Peter, 2 for 22 in 4 overs

Compiled from the official match data supplied by Sportmonks. Facts only: no commentary, ratings or predictions.

Scorecard

Lions innings138/8 (20 ov)

Lions batting
BatterRBSR
Neil Timmersc & b Mhletywa101471.4
Reeza Hendricksnot out2366.7
Richard Seletswaneb Coetzer232882.1
Rassie van der Dussenlbw b Mhletywa4532140.6
Connor Esterhuizenb Gqamane76116.7
Mitchell Van Buurenb Gqamane010.0
Bjorn Fortuinnot out1815120.0
Nqabayomzi Peterc Miller b Langa1816112.5
Codi Yusufc Roux b Langa44100.0
Siya Plaatjieb Coetzer2366.7
Extras9 (w 0, nb 2, b 4, lb 3)
Total138/8 (20 ov)

Fall of wickets

13-1 (Neil Timmers, 2.4 ov) · 82-2 (Richard Seletswane, 12.2 ov) · 89-3 (Connor Esterhuizen, 13.2 ov) · 89-4 (Mitchell Van Buuren, 13.3 ov) · 91-5 (Rassie van der Dussen, 14.1 ov) · 124-6 (Nqabayomzi Peter, 18.1 ov) · 133-7 (Codi Yusuf, 18.6 ov) · 138-8 (Siya Plaatjie, 19.6 ov)

Bowling against Lions
BowlerOMRWEcon
Sithembile Langa402225.50
Jan Coetzer402526.25
Alindile Mhletywa402426.00
Ayabulela Gqamane402025.00
Kgaudisa Molefe4040010.00

Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border) innings133/6 (20 ov)

Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border) batting
BatterRBSR
Nathan Rouxc Basson b Yusuf1410140.0
Christiaan du Toitb Peter3836105.6
Jason Niemandb Peter444891.7
Michael Copelandc Esterhuizen b Plaatjie1520.0
Mncedisi Malikac Esterhuizen b Yusuf1010100.0
Ayabulela Gqamanerun out (Esterhuizen)2450.0
Riley Millernot out72350.0
Jan Coetzernot out95180.0
Extras8 (w 5, nb 0, b 0, lb 3)
Total133/6 (20 ov)

Fall of wickets

18-1 (Nathan Roux, 2.1 ov) · 100-2 (Christiaan du Toit, 14.4 ov) · 103-3 (Michael Copeland, 15.6 ov) · 105-4 (Jason Niemand, 16.4 ov) · 116-5 (Ayabulela Gqamane, 18.2 ov) · 124-6 (Mncedisi Malika, 19.1 ov)

Bowling against Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border)
BowlerOMRWEcon
JJ Basson4042010.50
Bjorn Fortuin401904.75
Codi Yusuf402626.50
Siya Plaatjie402115.25
Nqabayomzi Peter402225.50

Recent balls

Latest: 19.6 — 1 Run (Codi Yusuf to Jan Coetzer).

  1. Over 20Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border) · 9 runs

    • 19.1: Catch Out, Codi Yusuf to Mncedisi Malika
    • 19.2: 2 Runs, Codi Yusuf to Jan Coetzer
    • 19.3: No Run, Codi Yusuf to Jan Coetzer
    • 19.4: 2 Runs, Codi Yusuf to Jan Coetzer
    • 19.5: FOUR, Codi Yusuf to Jan Coetzer
    • 19.6: 1 Run, Codi Yusuf to Jan Coetzer
  2. Over 19Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border) · 9 runs

    • 18.1: No Run, JJ Basson to Ayabulela Gqamane
    • 18.2: Run Out + 1 Run, JJ Basson to Ayabulela Gqamane
    • 18.3: SIX, JJ Basson to Riley Miller
    • 18.4: 1 Run, JJ Basson to Riley Miller
    • 18.5: No Run, JJ Basson to Mncedisi Malika
    • 18.6: 1 Run, JJ Basson to Mncedisi Malika
  3. Over 18Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border) · 5 runs

    • 17.1: 1 Run, Siya Plaatjie to Ayabulela Gqamane
    • 17.2: No Run, Siya Plaatjie to Mncedisi Malika
    • 17.3: FOUR, Siya Plaatjie to Mncedisi Malika
    • 17.4: No Run, Siya Plaatjie to Mncedisi Malika
    • 17.5: No Run, Siya Plaatjie to Mncedisi Malika
    • 17.6: No Run, Siya Plaatjie to Mncedisi Malika
  4. Over 17Eastern Cape Linyathi (Border) · 6 runs

    • 16.1: 1 Run, Nqabayomzi Peter to Jason Niemand
    • 16.2: 1 Run, Nqabayomzi Peter to Mncedisi Malika
    • 16.3: No Run, Nqabayomzi Peter to Jason Niemand
    • 16.4: Clean Bowled, Nqabayomzi Peter to Jason Niemand
    • 16.5: 1 Leg Bye, Nqabayomzi Peter to Ayabulela Gqamane
    • 16.6: FOUR, Nqabayomzi Peter to Mncedisi Malika

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