The Warriors recorded an impressive 8 wicket victory in a pre-season fixture between the two franchises that was played in the Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn on Tuesday. The second match scheduled for Wednesday was abandoned due to heavy rains.
The Cobras posted 221/8 in their allotted 50 overs with fine contributions by Keegan Petersen 82 (137 balls; 3×4, 1×6) and Simon Khomari 50 (68 balls; 3×4, 1×6). Basheer Walters (9-2-39-5) was in fine form for the Warriors with the ball.
The Warriors had a dismal start to their innings losing Jon-Jon Smuts and Michael Price without scoring before Gihahn Cloete 110* (140 balls; 12×4, 1×6) and Yaseen Vallie 103* (113 balls; 8×4) both scored centuries in an unbeaten partnership of 232. The Warriors reached the target in the 43rd over.
CAPE COBRAS 221/8 (50 overs)
Keegan Petersen 82 (137 balls; 3×4, 1×6)
Simon Khomari 50 (68 balls; 3×4, 1×6)
Basheer Walters (9-2-39-5)
WARRIORS 223/2 (42.3 overs)
Gihahn Cloete 110* (140 balls; 12×4, 1×6)
Yaseen Vallie 103* (113 balls; 8×4)
Dane Paterson (5-0-23-2)
WARRIORS WON BY 8 WICKETS
