Lions vs Western Province Result – Match 3

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Match 3 • South Africa Metro T10

LIO

65/3 (8)

WP

66/2 (4.4)

Western Province won by 8 wickets

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Wd

6

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4.4

4

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four

4.3

6

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Six

4.3

Wd

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, 1 wide

4.2

0

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, no run

4.1

4

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four

End of over 4 (22 runs)

Daniel Smith 26 (10)

Mihlali Mpongwana 14 (6)

WPR 51/2

Jacob Basson 2-1-31-0

3.6

6

Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, Six

3.5

4

Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, Four

3.4

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Jacob Basson to Mihlali Mpongwana, 1 run

3.3

6

Jacob Basson to Mihlali Mpongwana, Six

3.2

1

Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, 1 run

3.1

4

Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, Four

End of over 3 (8 runs)

Daniel Smith 11 (6)

Mihlali Mpongwana 7 (4)

WPR 29/2

Nqabayomzi Peter 1-1-8-0

2.6

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Nqabayomzi Peter to Daniel Smith, 1 run

2.5

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Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, 1 run

2.4

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Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, 2 runs

2.3

4

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four

2.2

0

Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, no run

2.1

W

Nqabayomzi Peter to Adnaan Lagadien, Bowled!

End of over 2 (12 runs)

Daniel Smith 10 (5)

Adnaan Lagadien 2 (3)

WPR 21/1

Siya Plaatjie 1-0-12-0

1.6

4

Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, Four

1.5

1

Siya Plaatjie to Adnaan Lagadien, 1 run

1.4

0

Siya Plaatjie to Adnaan Lagadien, no run

1.3

1

Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, 1 run

1.2

4

Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, Four

1.1

0

Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, no run

1.1

Wd

Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, 1 wide

1.1

Wd

Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, 1 wide

Match Summary

Lions and Western Province met in Match 3 of South Africa Metro T10, 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: 4.4: Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four | 4.3: Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Six | 4.1: Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four. The turning point arrived at 2.1 when Nqabayomzi Peter to Adnaan Lagadien, Bowled!. 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 (Western Province won by 8 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

4.4: Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four
4.3: Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Six
4.1: Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four
3.6: Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, Six
3.5: Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, Four
3.3: Jacob Basson to Mihlali Mpongwana, Six
3.1: Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, Four
2.3: Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 2.1 when Nqabayomzi Peter to Adnaan Lagadien, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Western Province won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 4.4: Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four. 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

4.4 4 Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four

4.3 6 Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Six

4.3 Wd Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, 1 wide

4.2 0 Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, no run

4.1 4 Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four

End of over 4 (22 runs)

Daniel Smith 26 (10)

Mihlali Mpongwana 14 (6)

WPR 51/2

Jacob Basson 2-1-31-0

3.6 6 Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, Six

3.5 4 Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, Four

3.4 1 Jacob Basson to Mihlali Mpongwana, 1 run

3.3 6 Jacob Basson to Mihlali Mpongwana, Six

3.2 1 Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, 1 run

3.1 4 Jacob Basson to Daniel Smith, Four

End of over 3 (8 runs)

Daniel Smith 11 (6)

Mihlali Mpongwana 7 (4)

WPR 29/2

Nqabayomzi Peter 1-1-8-0

2.6 1 Nqabayomzi Peter to Daniel Smith, 1 run

2.5 1 Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, 1 run

2.4 2 Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, 2 runs

2.3 4 Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, Four

2.2 0 Nqabayomzi Peter to Mihlali Mpongwana, no run

2.1 W Nqabayomzi Peter to Adnaan Lagadien, Bowled!

End of over 2 (12 runs)

Daniel Smith 10 (5)

Adnaan Lagadien 2 (3)

WPR 21/1

Siya Plaatjie 1-0-12-0

1.6 4 Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, Four

1.5 1 Siya Plaatjie to Adnaan Lagadien, 1 run

1.4 0 Siya Plaatjie to Adnaan Lagadien, no run

1.3 1 Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, 1 run

1.2 4 Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, Four

1.1 0 Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, no run

1.1 Wd Siya Plaatjie to Daniel Smith, 1 wide

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Lions vs Western Province Match 3 match?
Western Province won by 8 wickets.

What is the Lions vs Western Province Match 3?
Lions vs Western Province is the Match 3 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: South Africa Metro T10