Tuskers join Storm in T20 Knockout Final

ACDC Express Tuskers have booked their place in the T20 Knockout Final after a commanding 31-run win (via DLS Method) over Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers in the second semifinal at Pietermaritzburg’s Oval on Thursday.

The match was interrupted by bad light, but Tuskers were well in control of the game when play was halted.

The Badgers won the toss and elected to bat first, posting 120-8 in their 20 overs.

Key contributions came from Yaseen Valli (31), Luke Beaufort (28), and George Van Heerden (26).

However, the Badgers struggled to accelerate their innings due to excellent bowling from Tuskers’ Ziyaad Abrahams, who took 3-22, and Mbulelo Budaza, who claimed 2-25.

In response, Tuskers made light work of the chase. Cameron Shekleton led the way with an unbeaten 57, supported by Sean Gilson (20*).

The pair looked comfortable as they guided Tuskers to 115-2 in 15 overs before bad light brought the game to an early close, securing a 31-run victory for Tuskers.

The win sets up an exciting final showdown against Eastern Storm at Willowmoore Park in Benoni this Sunday, where the two teams will battle it out for the T20 Knockout title.

With both sides in strong form, fans are in for an action-packed finale.

The Tuskers’ win over the Badgers has further amplified the excitement surrounding the Woza Nawe campaign, inviting fans to come out in full force on Sunday to support their team and bring their energy to the final.

T20KO FINAL

Sunday, 20 October 2024 at 1pm: Eastern Storm vs ACDC Express Tuskers – Willowmoore Park, Benoni