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Knights crowned One-Day Cup Division 2 kings

Knights crowned One-Day Cup Division 2 kings

The Free State Knights claimed a five-wicket victory over the Eastern Cape Iinyathi in the One-Day Cup Division 2 final on Sunday.

The Knights also won the T20 KnockOut and 4-Day Series Division 2 titles this season.

Batting first at the Kimberley Oval, the Iinyathi were bowled for 148 in 38.5 overs with Wian Ruthven scoring 50 off 61 balls. Lihle Sizani added 23 and Jason Niemand 30.

Knights spinner Dane Piedt took 4-25. 

The Free Staters reached the target in 35.4 overs.

Jacques Snyman led from the front, scoring 36 off 28 balls, Ruan Haasbroek added 26, while Cole Abrahams guided the team home with 33*.

Nico van Zyl and Kgaudi Molefe each took two wickets for the Iinyathi.

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