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03/09/2025 13:30

Vitality Blast. 2025. Winner

Birmingham Bears, Durham, Hampshire, Kent Spitfires, Lancashire Lightning, Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Somerset County, Surrey County

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9
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10

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Pite van Biljon added 86 with Patrick Kruger, as Knights won the final by seven runs. Source: AFP/Getty Images

T20 Challenge match between the Dolphins and the Tuskers

The KZN Dolphins retained their prospects of hosting a semi-final at home, following a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over the KZN Inland Tuskers at Kingsmead. The result was secured thanks to a combined seven wickets taken by Okuhle Cele and Andile Simelane.

The former player demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving a career-best return of 4-13 in 3.3 overs. The latter player contributed with figures of 4-1-21-3, enabling their team to dismiss their opponents from Pietermaritzburg for just 108 in 18.3 overs.

Jon-Jon Smuts (49*) and Grant Roelofsen (23) then contributed significantly to the Dolphins' success in reaching the target in just over five and a half overs.

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