2017–18 Sunfoil Series
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Cricket tournament
Cricket tournament
| Dates | 19 September 2017 (2017年09月19日) – 25 March 2018 (2018年03月25日) |
|---|---|
| Administrator(s) | Cricket South Africa |
| Cricket format | First-class |
| Tournament format(s) | Double round-robin |
| Champions | Titans (6th title) |
| Participants | 6 |
| Matches | 30 |
| Most runs | Rassie van der Dussen (959) |
| Most wickets | Simon Harmer (47) |
← 2016–17 2018–19 → | |
The 2017–18 Sunfoil Series was a first-class cricket competition that took place in South Africa from 19 September 2017 to 25 March 2018.[1] Knights were the defending champions.[2]
There was a planned break in the competition between October and February for the first season of the T20 Global League (TGL).[3] [4] However, the TGL was postponed to November 2018,[5] with South Africa's domestic T20 competition moved back from March 2018 to November 2017 to replace it.[6]
After the first four rounds of fixtures, all twelve matches had ended in draws.[7] The first win of the tournament came in the fifth round, when Titans beat Lions by nine wickets.[8] By the end of the mid-season break in October 2017, fourteen of the fifteen matches had ended as a draw.[9] Ahead of the final round of fixtures, five of the six teams were still in contention of winning the title.[10]
Titans won the series, after they beat Knights by four wickets in the final round of matches.[11] [12]
Points table
[edit ]| Teams[13] | Pld | W | L | D | A | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 143.96 | +0.407 |
| Warriors | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 142.44 | +0.037 |
| Cape Cobras | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 133.36 | –0.119 |
| Knights | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 126.68 | +0.087 |
| Dolphins | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 126.66 | +0.086 |
| Lions | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 120.46 | –0.495 |
Fixtures
[edit ]Round 1
[edit ]19–22 September 2017
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Match drawn
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Umpires: Clifford Isaacs and Brad White
Player of the match: Hashim Amla (Cape Cobras)
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Umpires: Clifford Isaacs and Brad White
Player of the match: Hashim Amla (Cape Cobras)
- Cape Cobras won the toss and elected to bat.
- In the Knights first innings, Keegan Petersen, Theunis de Bruyn, Rudi Second and Werner Coetsee all scored centuries. This was the first time in franchise cricket in South Africa that four players from one team had made a century in the same innings.[14]
- Aviwe Mgijima (Cape Cobras) scored his maiden first-class century.[15]
19–22 September 2017
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Match drawn
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: Stephen Harris and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: JJ Smuts (Warriors)
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: Stephen Harris and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: JJ Smuts (Warriors)
- Warriors won the toss and elected to bat.
- Omphile Ramela (Lions) played in his 100th first-class match.[16]
19–22 September 2017
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Match drawn
Centurion Park, Centurion
Umpires: Lubabalo Gcuma and Allahudien Paleker
Player of the match: Aiden Markram (Titan)
Centurion Park, Centurion
Umpires: Lubabalo Gcuma and Allahudien Paleker
Player of the match: Aiden Markram (Titan)
- Titans won the toss and elected to bat.
Round 2
[edit ]28 September–1 October 2017
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Match drawn
St George's Park Cricket Ground, Port Elizabeth
Umpires: Murray Brown and Adrian Holdstock
Player of the match: JJ Smuts (Warriors)
St George's Park Cricket Ground, Port Elizabeth
Umpires: Murray Brown and Adrian Holdstock
Player of the match: JJ Smuts (Warriors)
- Warriors won the toss and elected to bat.
28 September–1 October 2017
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Match drawn
Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
Umpires: Allahudien Paleker and Brad White
Player of the match: Sarel Erwee (Dolphins)
Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
Umpires: Allahudien Paleker and Brad White
Player of the match: Sarel Erwee (Dolphins)
- Knights won the toss and elected to field.
- No play was possible on day 1 due to rain.
28 September–1 October 2017
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Match drawn
Centurion Park, Centurion
Umpires: Bongani Jele and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Wiaan Mulder (Lions)
Centurion Park, Centurion
Umpires: Bongani Jele and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Wiaan Mulder (Lions)
- Titans won the toss and elected to bat.
- Corbin Bosch (Titans) made his first-class debut.
Round 3
[edit ]6–9 October 2017
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3/0 (1.4 overs)
Grant Mokoena 3* (8)
Grant Mokoena 3* (8)
Match drawn
Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
Umpires: Shaun George and Arno Jacobs
Player of the match: Rudi Second (Knights)
Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
Umpires: Shaun George and Arno Jacobs
Player of the match: Rudi Second (Knights)
- Knights won the toss and elected to bat.
6–9 October 2017
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Match drawn
Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Umpires: Siphelele Gasa and Bongani Jele
Player of the match: Rassie van der Dussen (Dolphins)
Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Umpires: Siphelele Gasa and Bongani Jele
Player of the match: Rassie van der Dussen (Dolphins)
- Lions won the toss and elected to bat.
6–9 October 2017
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Match drawn
Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Umpires: Allahudien Paleker and Phillip Vosloo
Player of the match: Heinrich Klaasen (Titans)
Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Umpires: Allahudien Paleker and Phillip Vosloo
Player of the match: Heinrich Klaasen (Titans)
- Titans won the toss and elected to bat.
Round 4
[edit ]16–19 October 2017
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Match drawn
Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Umpires: Ryan Hendricks and Allahudien Paleker
Player of the match: Pieter Malan (Cape Cobras)
Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Umpires: Ryan Hendricks and Allahudien Paleker
Player of the match: Pieter Malan (Cape Cobras)
- Cape Cobras won the toss and elected to field.
- Pieter Malan (Cape Cobras) scored his 25th century in first-class cricket.[17]
16–19 October 2017
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Match drawn
Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Umpires: Abdoellah Steenkamp and Brad White
Player of the match: Dean Elgar (Titans)
Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Umpires: Abdoellah Steenkamp and Brad White
Player of the match: Dean Elgar (Titans)
- Titans won the toss and elected to bat.
16–19 October 2017
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Match drawn
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Umpires: Thomas Mokorosi and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Rassie van der Dussen (Lions)
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Umpires: Thomas Mokorosi and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Rassie van der Dussen (Lions)
- Lions won the toss and elected to bat.
Round 5
[edit ]23–26 October 2017
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Match drawn
Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
Umpires: Stephen Harris and Clifford Isaacs
Player of the match: Dane Vilas (Dolphins)
Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn
Umpires: Stephen Harris and Clifford Isaacs
Player of the match: Dane Vilas (Dolphins)
- Cape Cobras won the toss and elected to field.
23–26 October 2017
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Match drawn
De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Umpires: Murray Brown and Brad White
Player of the match: Colin Ackermann (Warriors)
De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Umpires: Murray Brown and Brad White
Player of the match: Colin Ackermann (Warriors)
- Warriors won the toss and elected to bat.
- No play was possible on day 2.
23–26 October 2017
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Titans won by 9 wickets
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: Lubabalo Gcuma and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Lungi Ngidi (Titans)
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: Lubabalo Gcuma and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Lungi Ngidi (Titans)
- Lions won the toss and elected to bat.
Round 6
[edit ]8–11 February 2018
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Warriors won by 29 runs
St George's Park Cricket Ground, Port Elizabeth
Umpires: Johan Cloete and Phillip Vosloo
Player of the match: Rassie van der Dussen (Lions)
St George's Park Cricket Ground, Port Elizabeth
Umpires: Johan Cloete and Phillip Vosloo
Player of the match: Rassie van der Dussen (Lions)
- Warriors won the toss and elected to bat.
8–11 February 2018
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Match drawn
De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Umpires: Allahudien Paleker and Abdoellah Steenkamp
Player of the match: Theunis de Bruyn (Knights)
De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Umpires: Allahudien Paleker and Abdoellah Steenkamp
Player of the match: Theunis de Bruyn (Knights)
- Knights won the toss and elected to bat.
8–11 February 2018
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Match drawn
Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Umpires: Arno Jacobs and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Pieter Malan (Cape Cobras)
Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Umpires: Arno Jacobs and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Pieter Malan (Cape Cobras)
- Cape Cobras won the toss and elected to bat.
Round 7
[edit ]15–18 February 2018
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Match drawn
Boland Park, Paarl
Umpires: Ryan Hendricks and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Stiaan van Zyl (Cape Cobras)
Boland Park, Paarl
Umpires: Ryan Hendricks and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Stiaan van Zyl (Cape Cobras)
- Cape Cobras won the toss and elected to bat.
15–18 February 2018
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Dolphins won by 55 runs
Buffalo Park, East London
Umpires: Johan Cloete and Thomas Mokorosi
Player of the match: Keshav Maharaj (Dolphins)
Buffalo Park, East London
Umpires: Johan Cloete and Thomas Mokorosi
Player of the match: Keshav Maharaj (Dolphins)
- Dolphins won the toss and elected to bat.
15–18 February 2018
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Match drawn
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Umpires: Murray Brown and Clifford Isaacs
Player of the match: Grant Mokoena (Knights)
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Umpires: Murray Brown and Clifford Isaacs
Player of the match: Grant Mokoena (Knights)
- Knights won the toss and elected to bat.
Round 8
[edit ]22–25 February 2018
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Warriors won by 77 runs
Buffalo Park, East London
Umpires: Bongani Jele and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Colin Ackermann (Warriors)
Buffalo Park, East London
Umpires: Bongani Jele and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Colin Ackermann (Warriors)
- Titans won the toss and elected to field.
22–25 February 2018
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Cape Cobras won by 8 wickets
Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Umpires: Johan Cloete and Siphelele Gasa
Player of the match: Zubayr Hamza (Cape Cobras)
Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Umpires: Johan Cloete and Siphelele Gasa
Player of the match: Zubayr Hamza (Cape Cobras)
- Dolphins won the toss and elected to bat.
22–25 February 2018
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Match drawn
De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Umpires: Stephen Harris and Brad White
Player of the match: David Miller (Knights)
De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Umpires: Stephen Harris and Brad White
Player of the match: David Miller (Knights)
- Knights won the toss and elected to field.
Round 9
[edit ]15–18 March 2018
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Match drawn
Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Umpires: Nitin Menon and Murray Brown
Player of the match: Pieter Malan (Cape Cobras)
Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Umpires: Nitin Menon and Murray Brown
Player of the match: Pieter Malan (Cape Cobras)
- Titans won the toss and elected to bat.
15–18 March 2018
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Match drawn
Buffalo Park, East London
Umpires: Brad White and Shawn Craig
Player of the match: Simon Harmer (Warriors)
Buffalo Park, East London
Umpires: Brad White and Shawn Craig
Player of the match: Simon Harmer (Warriors)
- Warriors won the toss and elected to field.
15–18 March 2018
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Match drawn
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Umpires: Johan Cloete and John Bromley
Player of the match: Dane Vilas (Dolphins)
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Umpires: Johan Cloete and John Bromley
Player of the match: Dane Vilas (Dolphins)
- Lions won the toss and elected to bat.
Round 10
[edit ]22–25 March 2018
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Match drawn
Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Umpires: Murray Brown and Nitin Menon
Player of the match: Senuran Muthusamy (Dolphins)
Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Umpires: Murray Brown and Nitin Menon
Player of the match: Senuran Muthusamy (Dolphins)
- Dolphins won the toss and elected to field.
- No play was possible on days 1 and 2 due to rain.
22–25 March 2018
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Lions won by 9 wickets
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: Shawn Craig and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Zubayr Hamza (Cape Cobras)
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Umpires: Shawn Craig and Dennis Smith
Player of the match: Zubayr Hamza (Cape Cobras)
- Lions won the toss and elected to field.
- No play was possible on day 1 due to rain.
22–25 March 2018
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Titans won by 4 wickets
Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Umpires: John Bromley and Bongani Jele
Player of the match: Chris Morris (Titans)
Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Umpires: John Bromley and Bongani Jele
Player of the match: Chris Morris (Titans)
- Titans won the toss and elected to field.
- No play was possible on days 1 and 2 due to rain.
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