Sibonelo Makhanya's 74 Fires Warriors to Victory
Warriors
206/4 (20)
Eastern Storm
186/7 (20)
Warriors won by 20 runs
View full scorecard →Warriors have won by 20 runs. Warriors batted first and posted 206/4 in 20 overs. Eastern Storm, chasing 207, fell short at 186/7 in 20 overs.
Sibonelo Makhanya was the standout in the first innings, scoring 74 off 42 balls (SR 176). 6 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 54 runs.
Christopher Britz fought hard with 63 off 36 balls, but it was not enough to haul Eastern Storm over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Thomas Kaber delivered figures of 2/20 in 3 overs (Econ 6.7). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
WAR lead the series 4-3.
The Turning Point
Over 20 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
74 off 42 balls (SR 176), 5 fours, 6 sixes
2/20 in 3 overs (Econ: 6.67)
63 off 36 balls (SR 175), 4 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Warriors showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Eastern Storm came up short by 20 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. WAR lead the series 4-3.