Viljoen Edges Dolphins Home, Breaks Boland Hearts In Thrilling Csa 1-day Cup Final

The Dolphins broke Boland Rocks' hearts to lift the CSA 1-Day Cup final in a thrilling final at Boland Park on Sunday.

The visitors held their nerve in a tense chase to claim victory by four wickets with young Hanu Viljoen 35 not out once again showing that he has ice running through his veins. The 23-year-old, who has been instrumental in getting the Dolphins to the final by winning the Player of the Match in the last three matches, kept his composure when more senior players were losing theirs.

Viljoen struck the winning runs off the first ball off the final over to send the visitors changeroom into raptures.

Fellow youngster Andile Simelane also showed he was the man for the clutch moments, with the 20-year-old striking a straight six off the final ball of Aya Gcqamane penultimate over to reduce the target to three runs required off Lehan Bothas final six deliveries.

The Dolphins were coasting along at 163/3 in 32.1 overs with the experienced Jon-Jon Smuts 91 off 111 balls and Khaya Zondo 45 off 44 balls bossing the visitors pursuit of 248.