Wrap-up of T20 Challenge: Lions emerge victorious

The Central Gauteng Lions were impressive in their nine-wicket victory over the Boland Rocks.

Rookie spinner Nqaba Peter was the standout performer for the Lions, taking a career-best 3-14. He received excellent support from Bjorn Fortuin (2-15) and Wiaan Mulder (2-26).

The Rocks only managed to put up a fight through Ferisco Adams (37) as they finished with a total of 116-8.

Reeza Hendricks led the Lions’ response, scoring an unbeaten 53 off 47 balls (including one four and two sixes).

The Lions won the match with 16 deliveries to spare, with Ryan Rickelton (23 off 30) and Evan Jones (43* off 27) providing valuable support to the team.