OUDTSHOORN NEWS FLASH - Mental application and a positive mindset were at the heart of the Buildnat Cape Cobras’ sensational, six-wicket Sunfoil Series win in Oudtshoorn this weekend.
The Cobras chased down 237 in 43.3 overs with two overs to spare against the bizhub Highveld Lions on Sunday, said an upbeat Ashwell Prince, coach of the Cobras.
They finished with 239 for four in 43.3 overs of magnificent, adventurous ball-striking.
Set a target of 237 in the second innings, the Cobras pummelled the visitors thanks to a 74-run opening partnership between Omphile Ramela and the centurion, Wayne Parnell, who finished with 103 off 131 balls, and a 125-run stand for the second wicket with Stiaan van Zyl.
“I thought Wayne was unbelievable. He scored his runs all around the wicket. His straight hitting was superb and he was great against the spinners. When I came to him and asked him if he was prepared to do it, he responded very positively to it,” Prince said.
The coach was particularly proud of the way the Cobras showed their defiance.
Read more in Friday's Oudtshoorn Courant, and online.
'We bring you the latest Oudsthoorn, Klein Karoo news'
