Titans in final of Momentum series
The Titans stand a chance to win two local competitions again this season, after they qualified for the finals of the Momentum one-day series last week.
The Titans qualified last week to advance directly to the finals of the Momentum one-day series when they beat the Cape Cobras easily with eight wickets in Centurion.
With this victory, Albie Morkel and his men made sure they finish top of the log to qualify directly for this Friday’s final, which will be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
An attacking half-century by Jonathan Vandiar paved the way for the Titans to conclude their regular season with this comfortable victory.
The left-hander made 72 from 78 balls to help his team reach their 185-run victory target with almost 20 overs to spare. Vandiar’s effort came after the home bowlers shot out the visitors for 184 after winning the toss and opting to bowl first.
Aviwe Mgijima was the only batsmen of the visitors to hit a half-century, holding the innings together thanks to his 52 from 96 balls. There were also contributions of 42 from Dane Vilas and 39 by Dayyaan Galiem as the Cobras were bundled out in 44.5 overs.
All the bowlers shone for the Titans. The pick of them being Lungi Ngidi with his 2/20 in eight overs, with two apiece also for Junior Dala (2/33) and Tabraiz Shamsi (2/53).
Aiden Markram helped Vandiar put on 75 for the first wicket, before Eddie Leie (3/54) removed the former for 49. The on-loan Highveld Lions spinner then took out Heino Kuhn (19) and AB de Villiers, who was caught and bowled for a second-ball duck, within the space of three deliveries.
That left the Titans on 100/3. But Farhaan Behardien and Vandiar put on 81 for the fourth wicket to ensure the home side won with ease – 111 balls to be precise.
* The playoff between the Knights and the Warriors to determine the Titans’ opponent in the final had to be abandoned due to a dangerous pitch at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Sunday and will be replayed early this week.
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