Dominant Dragons Blaze to First Victory!
- Yolandi Botes
- Nov 17
- 2 min read
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The North West Dragons Ladies delivered a blazing performance in Oudtshoorn as they secured their first win of the season, and they did it with confidence, class, and an unstoppable fire! 🔥
🏏 Final Result:
Dragons won by 27 runs! A solid team effort with both bat and ball ensured the Dragons lit up the scoreboard and held their nerve in the field.
🔥 First Innings: A Batting Masterclass
The Dragons put up a massive 166/4 in 20 overs, setting a tough target for the Badgers.
👑 M. du Preez stole the show with a match-winning 89 off 56 balls, anchoring the innings and attacking with power and precision.
💥 L. de Villiers chipped in with a classy 41 (34), keeping the momentum going.
🔥 V. Reddy added valuable support with a steady 24 (27).
🎯 Second Innings: Defending with Fire
The Dragons bowlers showed discipline and aggression to restrict the Garden Route Badgers to 139, sealing a 27-run victory.
🔥 S. Barber was economical and sharp, finishing with 1/15 in 3 overs.
🔥 T. Le Grange added pressure with 1/13 from 2 overs, backing up the top-order effort with control and intent.
🏆 Player of the Match:
👑 M. du Preez – for her outstanding 89-run innings, leading from the front and setting the tone for a memorable team performance.
💬 Coach’s Corner:
"This win was about belief and execution. The ladies showed heart and hunger. We’ve been building toward this, and today it all came together."
Keep an eye on the Dragons Ladies as they continue their campaign with growing momentum and fierce team spirit.
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