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Dolphins vs Lions Result – Match 28

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Match 28 • CSA T20 Challenge

Dolphins cricket team logo
DOL
195/8 (19.4)
Lions cricket team logo
LIO
194/2 (20)
Dolphins won by 2 wickets
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19.4
6
Beyers Swanepoel to Anrich Nortje, Six
19.3
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Beyers Swanepoel to Aryan Gopalan, 1 run
19.2
6
Beyers Swanepoel to Aryan Gopalan, Six
19.1
4
Beyers Swanepoel to Aryan Gopalan, Four
End of over 19 (8 runs)
Andile Simelane 0 (1)
Aryan Gopolan 1 (1)
DOL 178/8
Evan Jones 4-2-43-0
18.6
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Evan Jones to Andile Simelane, Out! Caught by M Van Buuren
18.5
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Evan Jones to Aryan Gopalan, 1 run
18.4
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Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, Out! Caught by B Swanepoel
18.3
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Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, no run
18.2
6
Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, Six
18.1
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Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, runout (M Van Buuren) + 1 run
End of over 18 (15 runs)
Marques Ackerman 42 (24)
Eathan Bosch 13 (6)
DOL 170/5
Siya Plaatjie 4-0-38-0
17.6
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Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, 1 run
17.5
0
Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, no run
17.5
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Siya Plaatjie to Eathan Bosch, 4 wide
17.4
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Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, 1 run
17.3
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Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, Four
17.2
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Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, 2 runs
17.2
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Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, 1 wide
17.1
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Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, 2 runs
End of over 17 (12 runs)
Eathan Bosch 13 (6)
Marques Ackerman 32 (18)
DOL 155/5
Evan Jones 3-0-35-0
16.6
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Evan Jones to Eathan Bosch, Four
16.5
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Evan Jones to Eathan Bosch, 2 runs
16.4
4
Evan Jones to Eathan Bosch, Four
16.3
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Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, 1 run
16.2
0
Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, no run
16.1
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Evan Jones to Eathan Bosch, 1 run
End of over 16 (11 runs)
Eathan Bosch 2 (2)
Marques Ackerman 31 (16)
DOL 143/5
Rafeeq Patel 4-2-32-0

Match Summary

Dolphins and Lions met in Match 28 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: 19.4: Beyers Swanepoel to Anrich Nortje, Six | 19.2: Beyers Swanepoel to Aryan Gopalan, Six | 19.1: Beyers Swanepoel to Aryan Gopalan, Four. The turning point arrived at 18.6 when Evan Jones to Andile Simelane, Out! Caught by M Van Buuren. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 (Dolphins won by 2 wickets), 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

  • 19.4: Beyers Swanepoel to Anrich Nortje, Six
  • 19.2: Beyers Swanepoel to Aryan Gopalan, Six
  • 19.1: Beyers Swanepoel to Aryan Gopalan, Four
  • 18.6: Evan Jones to Andile Simelane, Out! Caught by M Van Buuren
  • 18.4: Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, Out! Caught by B Swanepoel
  • 18.2: Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, Six
  • 18.1: Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, runout (M Van Buuren) + 1 run
  • 17.5: Siya Plaatjie to Eathan Bosch, 4 wide

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.6 when Evan Jones to Andile Simelane, Out! Caught by M Van Buuren. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Dolphins won by 2 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.4: Beyers Swanepoel to Anrich Nortje, 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

19.4 6 Beyers Swanepoel to Anrich Nortje, Six

19.3 1 Beyers Swanepoel to Aryan Gopalan, 1 run

19.2 6 Beyers Swanepoel to Aryan Gopalan, Six

19.1 4 Beyers Swanepoel to Aryan Gopalan, Four

End of over 19 (8 runs)
Andile Simelane 0 (1)
Aryan Gopolan 1 (1)
DOL 178/8
Evan Jones 4-2-43-0

18.6 W Evan Jones to Andile Simelane, Out! Caught by M Van Buuren

18.5 1 Evan Jones to Aryan Gopalan, 1 run

18.4 W Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, Out! Caught by B Swanepoel

18.3 0 Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, no run

18.2 6 Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, Six

18.1 W Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, runout (M Van Buuren) + 1 run

End of over 18 (15 runs)
Marques Ackerman 42 (24)
Eathan Bosch 13 (6)
DOL 170/5
Siya Plaatjie 4-0-38-0

17.6 1 Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, 1 run

17.5 0 Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, no run

17.5 4 Siya Plaatjie to Eathan Bosch, 4 wide

17.4 1 Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, 1 run

17.3 4 Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, Four

17.2 2 Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, 2 runs

17.2 Wd Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, 1 wide

17.1 2 Siya Plaatjie to Marques Ackerman, 2 runs

End of over 17 (12 runs)
Eathan Bosch 13 (6)
Marques Ackerman 32 (18)
DOL 155/5
Evan Jones 3-0-35-0

16.6 4 Evan Jones to Eathan Bosch, Four

16.5 2 Evan Jones to Eathan Bosch, 2 runs

16.4 4 Evan Jones to Eathan Bosch, Four

16.3 1 Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, 1 run

16.2 0 Evan Jones to Marques Ackerman, no run

16.1 1 Evan Jones to Eathan Bosch, 1 run

End of over 16 (11 runs)
Eathan Bosch 2 (2)
Marques Ackerman 31 (16)
DOL 143/5
Rafeeq Patel 4-2-32-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Dolphins vs Lions Match 28 match?
Dolphins won by 2 wickets.

What is the Dolphins vs Lions Match 28?
Dolphins vs Lions is the Match 28 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: CSA T20 Challenge