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Western Province vs Lions Result – Match 25

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Match 25 • CSA T20 Challenge

Western Province cricket team logo
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183/6 (20)
Lions cricket team logo
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201/2 (20)
Lions won by 18 runs
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End of over 20 (13 runs)
Josh Breed 6 (8)
Daniel Smith 103 (55)
WPR 183/6
Evan Jones 4-2-34-0
19.6
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Evan Jones to Josh Breed, 2 runs
19.5
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Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, 1 run
19.4
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Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, no run
19.3
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Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, no run
19.2
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Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, Six
19.1
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Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, Four
End of over 19 (5 runs)
Daniel Smith 92 (50)
Josh Breed 4 (7)
WPR 170/6
Beyers Swanepoel 4-1-42-0
18.6
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Beyers Swanepoel to Daniel Smith, 3 runs
18.5
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Beyers Swanepoel to Daniel Smith, no run
18.4
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Beyers Swanepoel to Josh Breed, 1 run
18.3
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Beyers Swanepoel to Daniel Smith, 1 run
18.2
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Beyers Swanepoel to Daniel Smith, no run
18.1
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Beyers Swanepoel to Daniel Smith, no run
End of over 18 (21 runs)
Daniel Smith 88 (45)
Josh Breed 3 (6)
WPR 165/6
Rafeeq Patel 4-1-39-0
17.6
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Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, 1 run
17.5
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Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, no run
17.4
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Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Four
17.3
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Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Six
17.2
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Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Four
17.1
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Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Four
17.1
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Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, 1 wide
17.1
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Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, 1 wide
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Daniel Smith 69 (39)
Josh Breed 3 (6)
WPR 144/6
Zakwan Patel 2-1-11-0
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Zakwan Patel to Daniel Smith, 1 run
16.5
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Zakwan Patel to Daniel Smith, 2 runs
16.4
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Zakwan Patel to Daniel Smith, 2 runs
16.3
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Zakwan Patel to Josh Breed, 1 run

Match Summary

Western Province and Lions met in Match 25 of CSA T20 Challenge, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.2: Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, Six | 19.1: Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, Four | 17.4: Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Lions won by 18 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.2: Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, Six
  • 19.1: Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, Four
  • 17.4: Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Four
  • 17.3: Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Six
  • 17.2: Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Four
  • 17.1: Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Lions won by 18 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.2: Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 20 (13 runs)
Josh Breed 6 (8)
Daniel Smith 103 (55)
WPR 183/6
Evan Jones 4-2-34-0

19.6 2 Evan Jones to Josh Breed, 2 runs

19.5 1 Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, 1 run

19.4 0 Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, no run

19.3 0 Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, no run

19.2 6 Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, Six

19.1 4 Evan Jones to Daniel Smith, Four

End of over 19 (5 runs)
Daniel Smith 92 (50)
Josh Breed 4 (7)
WPR 170/6
Beyers Swanepoel 4-1-42-0

18.6 3 Beyers Swanepoel to Daniel Smith, 3 runs

18.5 0 Beyers Swanepoel to Daniel Smith, no run

18.4 1 Beyers Swanepoel to Josh Breed, 1 run

18.3 1 Beyers Swanepoel to Daniel Smith, 1 run

18.2 0 Beyers Swanepoel to Daniel Smith, no run

18.1 0 Beyers Swanepoel to Daniel Smith, no run

End of over 18 (21 runs)
Daniel Smith 88 (45)
Josh Breed 3 (6)
WPR 165/6
Rafeeq Patel 4-1-39-0

17.6 1 Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, 1 run

17.5 0 Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, no run

17.4 4 Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Four

17.3 6 Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Six

17.2 4 Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Four

17.1 4 Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, Four

17.1 Wd Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, 1 wide

17.1 Wd Rafeeq Patel to Daniel Smith, 1 wide

End of over 17 (6 runs)
Daniel Smith 69 (39)
Josh Breed 3 (6)
WPR 144/6
Zakwan Patel 2-1-11-0

16.6 1 Zakwan Patel to Daniel Smith, 1 run

16.5 2 Zakwan Patel to Daniel Smith, 2 runs

16.4 2 Zakwan Patel to Daniel Smith, 2 runs

16.3 1 Zakwan Patel to Josh Breed, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Western Province vs Lions Match 25 match?
Lions won by 18 runs.

What is the Western Province vs Lions Match 25?
Western Province vs Lions is the Match 25 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Western Province vs Lions live score?
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Tournament: CSA T20 Challenge