High Scores, Hard Fight – But Dragons Fall Short in T20 Clash at Newlands
- Yolandi Botes
- Nov 3
- 1 min read
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The North West Dragons delivered a power-packed performance with the bat at Newlands Cricket Ground, but despite posting a competitive total, WSB Western Province edged home with a 4-wicket win in Game 3 of the CSA T20 Challenge.
🔥 Batting Blitz: Rosier & Schuld Shine
The Dragons’ innings was lit up by two standout performances:
Diego Rosier smashed a commanding 73 off 48 balls, lacing his knock with 9 fours and 2 sixes.
Ludwich Schuld added flair with a blistering 61 off 40 balls, including 8 boundaries and 2 maximums.
Their explosive partnership helped the Dragons post 186/5 in 20 overs, setting a strong foundation and giving the bowlers a competitive total to defend.
🎯 Change of Innings: Eyes on the Bowlers
With the scoreboard reading 186, attention turned to the bowling unit to defend the total. The Dragons started with intensity and purpose, applying pressure in the powerplay and picking up key wickets at crucial moments.
💥 Bowling Highlights: Nyaku Leads the Charge
Among the bowlers, Odirile Nyaku led the effort with an impressive 3/29 in 4 overs, while Wihan Lubbe chipped in with 1/11 from his 2-over spell. Despite their efforts, Western Province managed to maintain momentum and chased down the target in the final overs, winning by 4 wickets.
🐉 No Drop in Fire – We Roar Again
While the result didn’t go their way, the Dragons' effort with both bat and ball showed intent and improvement. With several matches left in the T20 Challenge, the squad remains focused and determined to bounce back stronger in the next outing.
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