Regan Rhode's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for South Western Districts
Titans
157/6 (20)
South Western Districts
158/7 (18.3)
South Western Districts won by 3 wickets
View full scorecard →South Western Districts have won by 3 wickets. Titans batted first and posted 157/6 in 20 overs. South Western Districts chased down 158 in just 18.3 overs.
Lhuan dre Pretorius was the standout in the first innings, scoring 45 off 20 balls (SR 225). 3 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 59 runs.
In the chase, Modise Maloka anchored the innings with 47 off 27 balls. It was a measured knock that kept South Western Districts on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Regan Rhode delivered figures of 3/17 in 4 overs (Econ 4.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
TIT lead the series 19-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 22 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
47* off 27 balls (SR 174), 2 fours, 5 sixes
3/17 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.25)
45 off 20 balls (SR 225), 5 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
South Western Districts showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Titans came up short by 3 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. TIT lead the series 19-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.