T20: Western Province cruise to bonus-point victory over struggling Tuskers

After winning the toss and electing to bat first under humid, overcast skies, the Tuskers were bundled out for a modest 107 in 19.4 overs. Their innings never found momentum, collapsing to 56 for 7 by the 12th over.

Only Cameron Shekleton offered resistance with an unbeaten 31 from 39 balls, while Hardus Viljoen contributed 26 and struck the innings' only six off George Linde.

Western Province's bowlers shared the spoils in an excellent team performance. Raeeq Daniels removed both openers, Andile Mogakane (third ball of the match) and skipper Michael Erlank, while Linde maintained superb control to claim two more scalps.

Josh Breed picked up two wickets, including Viljoen and Daryn Dupavillon, and Dube added another pair. Liyema Waqu also struck once before a run-out wrapped up the innings.

In response, Province made light work of the chase, reaching 108 for 1 in just 15.3 overs to seal a bonus-point victory.

Openers Valentine Kitime and Edward Moore laid the platform with a 63-run stand, Kitime smashing three sixes in one over off Marcello Piedt on his way to 37 from 26 balls before falling to Sean Whitehead.

Moore remained unbeaten on 41, while Joshua van Heerden supported with 29 not out, having survived a dropped chance by Viljoen at backward point.

The emphatic win keeps Western Province firmly in contention for the playoffs, while the Tuskers remain anchored to the bottom of the table with little hope of revival.