The North West Dragons are batting first in their opening 1st Class Series match of the season against the Knights in Bloemfontein.
The Dragons are currently on 99/3 after 31 overs with Wihan Lubbe and Diego Rosier at the crease. Rosier is on 50 (83 balls).
The Dragons have chosen a strong and experienced starting lineup with Juan James, Lesiba Ngoepe, Lubbe (captain), Raynard van Tonder, Rosier and Ruan de Swardt key batters in the top 6.
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The bowling line-up is all pace with a variety of seam options. The former Knights bowler, Alfred Mothoa returns to Bloemfontein and partners up with Daryn Dupavillon, who is making his Dragons debut.
North West Dragons Starting XI
- Juan James
- Lesiba Ngoepe
- Diego Rosier
- Raynard van Tonder
- Wihan Lubbe (C)
- Ruan de Swardt
- Meeka-eel Prince (WK)
- Onke Nyaku
- Callie Fryer
- Daryn Dupavillon
- Alfred Mothoa
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