Eldred Hawken of the North West Dragons bowled economically on the first day against the Lions. Photo: Wouter Pienaar.
It was an even contest between bat and ball during day 1 of the CSA 4 Day Challenge match between the North West Dragons and the Lions at the JB Mark’s Oval.
The Lions scored 224/5 after 74.3 overs thanks to a solid half-century from Dominic Hendricks (89 off 161 balls) as well as a well played 45 (70) from Proteas batsman, Rassie van der Dussen.
The Lions were cruising on 133/1 at one stage but the Dragons got back into the match thanks to Renaldo Meyer (1/43) who had Van der Dussen caught behind.
A couple of wickets fell with Ryan Rickelton and Mitchell van Buuren going back to the dressing room for low scores. Senuran Muthusamy (2/59) picked up their wickets.
Delano Potgieter got the big scalp of Hendricks, caught behind down the leg side.
It was a fortuitous wicket as Hendricks can feel unlucky with a ball he would have stroked to the boundary nine times out of ten.
Photos: Wouter Pienaar
Dominic Hendricks batted beautifully for his 89.
Senuran Muthusamy picked up two wickets with his left-arm spin.
Rassie van der Dussen was back to his best form with the bat.
The Dragons will look on missed opportunities against the Lions after losing by 123 runs, despite showing determination in their second innings performance. Photo: Wouter Pienaar
Delano Potgieter took the prize wicket of Dominic Hendricks for 89.
Eldred Hawken of the North West Dragons bowled economically on the first day against the Lions. Photo: Wouter Pienaar.
Eldred Hawken of the North West Dragons bowled economically on the first day against the Lions. Photo: Wouter Pienaar.
Rassie van der Dussen hits another boundary in his knock of 45 for the Lions.
Dominic Hendricks with a reverse sweep.
Wiaan Mulder (30 off 65) and Bjorn Fortuin (13 off 50) are currently at the crease.
The Dragons’ pacers Eldred Hawken (0/26) off 14 overs and Kerwin Mungroo (1/43) off 15 overs were also economical on the day.
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