A crucial clash is in store for the North West Dragons as they take on the Titans on Sunday, 18 December at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom.
The Dragons are still looking for a spot in the final and nothing more than a win will suffice for the Potch-based side against a strong Titans-outfit.
North West are currently on 13 points after five matches with three wins and two losses on the the table in third position. The Titans are just one point below on 12 points after five matches.
The Dragons will definitely want to improve after going down to the Lions by 133 runs this past Wednesday, 14 December.
The Lions posted a massive score of 260/5 in their 31 overs after a wet outfield delayed the start of the match and reduced the overs. Ryan Rickelton hit a superb 110 (75) which included 12 fours and 4 sixes as he smashed the Dragons bowlers to all parts. It was only Eldred Hawken (2/31) in 7 overs who produced good figures on the day for the Dragons. Rickelton and his opening partner, Joshua Richards (44 off 51) set the tone early on with a solid century partnership.
Reeza Hendricks (37 off 24) and Even Jones (29 off 21) scored boundaries with ease as the Dragons had little answer for the onslaught. The Dragons were on the back foot with the bat as well as they were bowled out for only 127 in 22.1 overs. The Lions spearhead, Sisanda Magala, took 5/31 as the Dragons faltered under the sky-high required run rate.
Only Lesego Senokwane with 41 (42) showed any fight with the bat on a day that Dragons would rather want to forget.
The CSA One Day Challenge match between the Dragons and the Titans will start at 10:00 this Sunday, 18 December. Tickets are available at the gate and at Ticketpro.
