Back-to-back victories for Garden Route Badgers women

CRICKET NEWS - The Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers secured important wins in the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Women's Provincial 50-over and T20 Cup against the North West Dragos in Potchefstroom the past weekend.

In the 50-over contest the Dragons posted a competitive 227/7, thanks to a century from opening batter Izel Cilliers (121*; 151 balls, 1x6, 12x4).

Jané Winster bagged 2/32. The run chase was led by a brilliant unbeaten century by Momentum Proteas batter Tazmin Brits (134*; 115 balls, 2x6, 14x4).

She received valuable support from Bianca Figeland (34). The Badgers reached the target in the 39th over (228/3) for an impressive 7-wicket bonus point victory.

On Sunday, the Badgers wrapped up yet another weekend whitewash as Tazmin Brits added to her impressive season with an explosive 50. The Badgers overpowered the home side with another Brits-inspired performance as the opener recorded a 39-ball 62, including nine 4s to help the team from Oudtshoorn put up 130/7 in their 20 overs.

With the ball, the Badgers' bowling contingent did a great job to limit the scoring opportunities of the Dragons. Jané Winster (1/16) and Marnazelle Rabie (1/27) stood out with ball in hand to earn their side a hard-fought 15-run win.

The Badgers will have a big game this weekend when they host the log leaders, Six Gun Grill Western Province, at the Six Gun Grill Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn on Saturday and Sunday.

50-over match

North West Dragons: 227/7 - (Izel Cilliers 121*, Jané Winster 2/32). Garden Route Badgers: 228/3 - 39,2 overs (Tazmin Brits 134*, Bianca Figeland 34). Garden Route Badgers won by 7 wickets.

Twenty/20 match

Garden Route Badgers: 130/7 - 20 overs (Tazmin Brits 62, Mieke de Ridder 17, Masabata Klaas 3/15). North West Dragons: 120/4 - 20 overs (Lizri de Villiers 41, Izel Cilliers 38). Garden Route Badgers won by 15 runs (target adjusted to 135).

Tazmin Brits of the Badgers in a T20 top 6 match against DP World Lions in Johannesburg on 9 October. Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images