Lions vs Western Province Result – Match 2

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Match 2 • CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One

LIO

245/4 (36)

WP

259/7 (42)

Lions won by 15 runs (DLS METHOD)

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End of over 36 (9 runs)

Connor Esterhuizen 39 (29)

Mitchell Van Buuren 88 (76)

LIO 245/4

Beuran Hendricks 7-1-51-0

35.6

0

Beuran Hendricks to Connor Esterhuizen, no run

35.5

1

Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run

35.4

2

Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

35.3

2

Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

35.2

1

Beuran Hendricks to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run

35.1

1

Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run

35.1

Wd

Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 wide

35.1

1N

Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 no ball

End of over 35 (13 runs)

Connor Esterhuizen 38 (27)

Mitchell Van Buuren 82 (71)

LIO 236/4

Mthiwekhaya Nabe 5-0-42-0

34.6

6

Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Connor Esterhuizen, Six

34.5

2

Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs

34.4

1

Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run

34.3

2

Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

34.2

2

Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

34.1

0

Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, no run

End of over 34 (9 runs)

Connor Esterhuizen 30 (25)

Mitchell Van Buuren 77 (67)

LIO 223/4

Mihlali Mpongwana 6-1-44-0

33.6

2

Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs

33.5

2

Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs

33.4

0

Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, no run

33.3

4

Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, Four

33.2

0

Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, no run

33.1

1

Mihlali Mpongwana to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run

End of over 33 (8 runs)

Mitchell Van Buuren 76 (66)

Connor Esterhuizen 22 (20)

LIO 214/4

Mthiwekhaya Nabe 4-0-29-0

32.6

1

Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run

32.5

0

Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, no run

32.4

2

Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

32.3

2

Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

Match Summary

Lions and Western Province met in Match 2 of CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One, 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: 34.6: Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Connor Esterhuizen, Six | 33.3: Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, 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 15 runs (DLS METHOD)), 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

34.6: Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Connor Esterhuizen, Six
33.3: Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Lions won by 15 runs (DLS METHOD). Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 34.6: Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Connor Esterhuizen, 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 36 (9 runs)

Connor Esterhuizen 39 (29)

Mitchell Van Buuren 88 (76)

LIO 245/4

Beuran Hendricks 7-1-51-0

35.6 0 Beuran Hendricks to Connor Esterhuizen, no run

35.5 1 Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run

35.4 2 Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

35.3 2 Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

35.2 1 Beuran Hendricks to Connor Esterhuizen, 1 run

35.1 1 Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run

35.1 Wd Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 wide

35.1 1N Beuran Hendricks to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 no ball

End of over 35 (13 runs)

Connor Esterhuizen 38 (27)

Mitchell Van Buuren 82 (71)

LIO 236/4

Mthiwekhaya Nabe 5-0-42-0

34.6 6 Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Connor Esterhuizen, Six

34.5 2 Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs

34.4 1 Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run

34.3 2 Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

34.2 2 Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

34.1 0 Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, no run

End of over 34 (9 runs)

Connor Esterhuizen 30 (25)

Mitchell Van Buuren 77 (67)

LIO 223/4

Mihlali Mpongwana 6-1-44-0

33.6 2 Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs

33.5 2 Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, 2 runs

33.4 0 Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, no run

33.3 4 Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, Four

33.2 0 Mihlali Mpongwana to Connor Esterhuizen, no run

33.1 1 Mihlali Mpongwana to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run

End of over 33 (8 runs)

Mitchell Van Buuren 76 (66)

Connor Esterhuizen 22 (20)

LIO 214/4

Mthiwekhaya Nabe 4-0-29-0

32.6 1 Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 1 run

32.5 0 Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, no run

32.4 2 Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

32.3 2 Mthiwekhaya Nabe to Mitchell Van Buuren, 2 runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Lions vs Western Province Match 2 match?
Lions won by 15 runs (DLS METHOD).

What is the Lions vs Western Province Match 2?
Lions vs Western Province is the Match 2 of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Lions vs Western Province live score?
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Tournament: CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One