Impalas advance to the T20 knockout final

Limpopo Impalas booked their place in the T20 knockout final with a 17-run win over Eastern Cape Iinyathi in Polokwane.

The Impalas posted 159-8 in their Division 2 semi-final on Wednesday, with captain Ruan Haasbroek hitting 55 from 29 deliveries. He received valuable support from Liam Peters (37) and Louren Steenkamp (33).

Jade de Klerk led the Iinyathi bowling charge with figures of 3-19 from his four overs.

Haasbroek also contributed with the ball, taking two crucial wickets, dismissing Eben Botha and running out Thobile Hlatuka.

The Impalas' momentum was sustained by consistent breakthroughs, with notable contributions from Jason Niemand (30), Jacques van der Merwe (24), Botha (23) and Marco Marais (21).

Despite a valiant effort from the Iinyathi, they fell short and finished their innings on 142-6.

The other semi-final will be played in Bloemfontein on Thursday between the Free State Knights and the Northern Cape Heat.