Dolphins booked their place in the CSA T20 Challenge Qualifier 2 with a 15-run win against Western Province.
WP won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Dolphins eliminate Province in a thrilling 15-run win.
Western Province were excellent with the ball in the opening stages, keeping things tight and applying pressure throughout the first ten overs.
However, the Dolphins gradually worked their way back into the match with solid hits from Jason Smith, 58 (41) and Tshepang Dithole, 39 (27).
The wicket-takers for the province were George Linde (2-9), Tshepo Moreki (2-37), Josh Breed (1-29) and Mbulelo Dube (1-25).
WP needed 142 to win.
The Dolphins got off to an excellent start, with the boys in blue on 21-4 after the first five overs, thanks to some incredible work in the field
Joshua van Heerde hit solidly as he tried to steady the chase but the Dolphins bowlers were just too good, keeping the pressure on throughout and claiming the 15-run win.
The standout Province batters were van Heerde 44 (41) and Josh Breed 29 (33)
The wicket-takers for the Dolphins were Eathan Bosch (4-21), Anrich Nortjie (2-20), Andile Simelane (1-19), Tristan Luus (1-14) and Aryan Gopalan (1-22).
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