Mambas, Bulls set the pace

The Green Mambas and Gobabis Bulls are setting the pace in the Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge and lead the log after three rounds of action. They are the only remaining unbeaten teams in the competition, and lead the log on six points each, while the Mambas are top of the log with the better run rate. In matches last weekend, both teams posted big victories, with the Mambas thrashing Etungu Kudus by 168 runs, while the Bulls beat Spur Warriors by 69 runs.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Mambas amassed 210 runs for six wickets, with Nicol Loftie-Eaton leading the way with 76 runs off 43 balls (6×4, 4×6). Alexander Parker added 53 off 37 balls (5×4, 2×6), while Henry Hayes added 47 off only 15 balls (5×4, 4×6). The Kudus’ innings got off to a poor start as Hendrik van der Walt was dismissed for a second ball duck by Tangi Nuuyoma, and when Josh Zondagh dismissed John Valentin (0) and Ethan Pearce (0) within three balls, they had slumped to 14/3.