Dolphins snap up double win

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins smashed it out of the park during two games at the weekend.

A classy 92 from Hollywoodbets Dolphins opening batsman, Grant Roelofsen laid the foundation for the Momentum One Day Cup win over the VKB Knights at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom. PHOTO: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

THE Hollywoodbets Dolphins claimed a double win at the weekend as they beat the Momentum Multiply Titans and then the VKB Knights in Potchefstroom.

A day after their bonus-point win over the Momentum Multiply Titans, the Dolphins batted first and lost opener Marques Ackerman in the third over. Ruan de Swart and Roelofsen then wrested control of the match with a 90 run second wicket partnership.

When de Swart fell for 36, trapped lbw by Kagiso Mohale, Dave Miller joined Roelofsen at the crease and the dup found runs in a combination of sensible shot selections. Miller then punished the loose deliveries from the Knights bowlers.

Roelofsen led the charge before he fell for 92 off 101 balls, including ten fours and a six. His partnership with Miller took the defending champions to 172/3 after 34 overs.

Khaya Zondo and Andile Phehlukwayo offered more support to Miller as the Dolphins looked poised to post a daunting target. Miller’s 57 came off 66 deliveries, mostly judicious strokeplay. This left the Dolphins at 233/6 with five overs to go in their innings.

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Senuran Muthusamy’s run out brought Robbie Frylinck to the crease and the Dolphins veteran produced a staggering onslaught as he bludgeoned 37 off 18 balls, including five fours and a six. This allowed the Dolphins to close on an imposing 290/8, leaving the Free State team with a massive mountain to climb.

Fresh from his aggressive display with the bat, Frylinck produced a masterclass of tight lines as the Knights started their run-chase.

With the run rate climbing, the Knights were constantly under pressure. Andries Gous anchored their top order but was bowled by a peach of a delivery from Frylinck to leave the Bloemfontein outfit at 137/3 at the halfway point in their innings.

Petrus van Biljon and Farhaan Behardien both got starts, but when a moment of magic from Ruan de Swart led to the dangerous Behardien being run out, the Dolphins found themselves holding all of the cards.

Kagiso Mohale was Prenelan Subrayen’s second wicket, and closed the Knights innings on 237, handing the Dolphins their second win in succession.

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