Lehan Botha's 50 Fires Boland to Victory
Boland have won by superover. Boland batted first and posted 138/5 in 20 overs. Warriors, chasing 139, fell short at 138/7 in 20 overs.
Lehan Botha was the standout in the first innings, scoring 50 off 47 balls (SR 106). 2 sixes and provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 46 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Tristan Stubbs fought hard with 40 off 40 balls, but it was not enough to haul Warriors over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Lizaad Williams delivered figures of 2/22 in 4 overs (Econ 5.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
BOL lead the series 25-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 18 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
50 off 47 balls (SR 106), 0 fours, 2 sixes
2/22 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.50)
40 off 40 balls (SR 100), 2 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Boland showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Warriors came up short by superover. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. BOL lead the series 25-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.