Dolphins Women post 306 to crush Eastern Province by 149 runs

Dolphins Women won the 5th match of the CSA Women Pro50 Series at Kingsmead, Durban, beating Eastern Province Women by 149 runs.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Dolphins posted 306/9 in their full 50 overs, anchored by R Searle’s unbeaten 103 off 124 balls with 16 fours, while AC Candler contributed 82 from 95 balls (14 fours) and S Naidu added 28 off 18 balls (4 fours).

Eastern Province were bowled out for 157/8 in 43.2 overs, with A Erxleben top‑scoring on 31* off 50 balls, Z Mdebuka making 24 (56 balls, 2 fours, 1 six) and KKE Pinini 20 (56 balls, 2 fours, 1 six).

The standout bowlers were Dolphins’ Alyssa Erxleben (10‑0‑43‑2) and A Adonisi (10‑0‑54‑2), while Eastern Province’s Seshnie Naidu claimed three wickets for 34 runs in 7 overs.

The match was the fifth fixture of the CSA Women Pro50 Series.