The World Sports Betting Western Province Women etched their name into the record books by securing a remarkable third consecutive Hollywoodbets Pro20 title in Durban on Friday.
This historic achievement comes in a season that also celebrates three years since Cricket South Africa (CSA) professionalised the women’s domestic game and the second year of Hollywoodbets as the title sponsor of the competition.
Western Province chased down a modest target to defeat the DP World Lions Women by four wickets with eight balls to spare, after restricting the Lions to 75 for eight in their 20 overs.
Jenna Evans top-scored for the Lions with 22, while Neo Molefe and Sunette Viljoen-Louw each added 10 runs in a tough batting outing.
Tatum Le Roux (3-18), Caitlin Wyngaard (2-15) and Delmari Tucker (1-10) spearheaded the attack on the Lions.
In reply, Western Province were led by Oluhle Siyo (24), with Lara Goodall contributing 20, before Leah Jones finished unbeaten on 14 to guide the defending champions to victory.
The Lions’ bowlers put up a spirited fight, led by skipper Raisibe Ntozakhe, who delivered a standout spell of 4-9 to keep the pressure on throughout the chase.
“I don’t think it has fully processed yet,” said skipper, Leah Jones.
“I was just really glad to see the winning hands go up. We made it tough for ourselves out there, but we always said it wasn’t going to be easy.
“We wanted to stay on that cone and keep things tight. I don’t think their batters were able to really get going, which made our job a bit easier. Credit must go to the bowlers today, they were outstanding.”
While not among the wickets in the final, Jones praised Nosipho Vezi for her consistency throughout the competition, highlighting the depth and collective effort that powered Western Province to another title.
“Vezi didn’t get wickets today, but she has been exceptional throughout the series. She’s someone who hits her areas over and over again, and having a bowler like that in the team is invaluable,” said Jones.
HOLLYWOODBETS PRO20 FINAL AWARDS:
Player of the Match – Raisibe Ntozakhe
Bowler of the Tournament – Nosipho Vezi
Batter of the Tournament – Faye Tunnicliffe
Player of the Tournament – Faye Tunnicliffe
Upcoming Hollywoodbets Pro Series final fixtures:
Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 10am – Hollywoodbets Pro50 final
DP World Lions v WSB Western Province – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban