CRICKET NEWS - Following a 44-run victory against the North West Dragons on Saturday 15 November, The Garden Route Badgers women's team are now the log leaders in the Hollywoodbets Pro50 series.

Thanks to a bonus point victory, they surpassed the Western Province on the log to lead with 14 points after four matches.

Thanks to a third half-century in the competition by Izelle Cilliers (83; 138 balls; 1x6, 7x4), the Badgers amassed 202/8 in their allotted 50 overs. 

Cilliers and Nadine Moodley (32) contributed 57 runs for the third wicket. Mieke de Ridder added a valuable 27, while Nthabiseng Nini (3/24) was the pick of the bowlers for the visitors from Potchefstroom. 

Despite a fine innings by former Protea international Mignon du Preez (55), the Dragons never got going and were dismissed for 158. 

The skipper, Zintle Kula (3/19), and Nicolien Janse van Rensburg (3/33) each bagged three wickets.

The Badgers' dismal performances in the Pro20 format continue, and they have now lost all four their matches. 

Thanks to a match-winning innings by Du Preez (89 from 55 balls; 2x6, 12x4) and Lizri de Villiers (41), the Dragons added 115 runs for the third wicket to enable them 166/4. 

The Badgers responded with 139/7, with Julia Hoal (54) the top run-scorer for a defeat of 27 runs.

The Badgers will travel to Pretoria this weekend where they will take on the Titans in the last series of matches in the first round of the competition.

Summarised scorecards

Pro50:

Garden Route Badgers: 202/8. Izel Cilliers 83, Nadine Moodley 32, Mieke de Ridder 27, Nthabiseng Nini 3/24.

North West Dragons: 158 all out. Mignon du Preez 55, Zintle Kula 3/19, Nicolien Janse van Rensburg 3/33)

Garden Route Badgers won by 44 runs

Pro20:

North West Dragons: 166/4. Mignon du Preez 89, Lizri de Villiers 41, Verunissa Reddy 24, Khakaze Mathe 2/24.

Garden Route Badgers: 139/7. Julia Hoal 54, Zintle Kula 34.

North West Dragons won by 27 runs.

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