Super Charl pulled a tie out of the bag for Cape Cobras tonight.
Playing against the Lions, his side made a respectable 154-6 in 20 overs, with the early contender for the "New Star of 2009" award, JP Duminy, making 56 from 71 balls to anchor the innings. Skipper Justin Ontong blasted a quick 33 but the Lions got away to a flier and at 81-1 in 11 were coasting it.
Proteas opener Neil McKenzie and new one day cap Vaughan Van Jaarsveld gave good support to opening batsman Alviro Petersen and when the last over arrived, the Lions, needing just eight to win were looking good at 147-3.
Charl had the last over and his first ball was a superb yorker - no run. Then Petersen hit him to long on where the catch was made.
Wicket keeper Dane Vilas smashed the next one over extra cover for six, then took a single to level the scores. Two balls left, one to win...
New batsman Werner Coetsee was surprised by the bouncer next ball, tried to pull, but top edged to the keeper. One ball left, one to win.
Cliff Deacon came in for his minute of glory but was yorked by Langeveldt who finished with the outstanding figures of 3-21 in four overs.
I hope that news doesn't percolate through to India...
Memo to Charl - have a word in JP Duminy's ear and tell him how beneficial a stint at Derbyshire in the 20/20 would be for his career. He might even end up a good player!
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