OUDTSHOORN NEWS - The Garden Route Badgers continued their impressive campaign in the Yes Play Pro20 Cup Super 8 stage on Saturday, securing a six-wicket victory over the Eastern Storm at the Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn.
The Badgers maintained the disciplined and clinical approach that saw them record a historic victory over the Titans at the same venue on Thursday.
Batting first, the Eastern Storm were restricted to 144/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Young prospect Leo Sadler was the pick of the Badgers' bowlers, claiming 3/16 in his four overs. Leg-spinner Reagon Rhode provided valuable support with 2/27 in four overs.
Kabelo Sekhukhune top-scored for the Storm with 25 off 26 balls, including three fours.
In reply, captain Janneman Malan and Yaseen Valli laid the foundation for the Badgers' successful run chase with an opening partnership of 88 runs.
Malan led from the front with a blistering 75 off just 34 balls, including 10 fours, while Valli contributed 26 runs.
Modise Maloka added 18 off 17 balls, including a six and a four, before Liam Alder produced a devastating late assault to seal the victory.
Alder smashed an unbeaten 18 off just four deliveries, including two sixes and a four, as the Badgers reached 149/4 with an over to spare.
• The Badgers will next face Boland in Paarl on Saturday, 7 November, as they continue their quest for a place in the final.
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