Jon-Jon Smuts hopes the younger Warriors players take heed from the lessons learnt from an encouraging CSA T20 Challenge campaign.

“There’s no better way to do it than the way he did it here, with the bat, in the final, in front of his home fans at the Wanderers.”

The final of the tournament Cricket South Africa wanted to cancel was lit up by two of the best T20 innings ever played in this country.

Coach Nkwe reckons his in-form team can bring down Warriors

“We believe that this should be the subject of proper consultation and agreement instead of there being a decision.”

Temba Bavuma’s Lions face the Warriors in the T20 Challenge final at the Wanderers on Sunday.

Aaron Phangiso and Bjorn Fortuin have slowed the rate of scoring for the opposition all season

Vernon Philander’s absence was glaring in the Cobras’ run-chase of 173 for victory, after the Warriors ended on 172/7 in their 20 overs.

Disappointment after losing on Sunday night was also understandable, but skipper Behardien has not lost faith in his team

I ask for a lot of selflessness from the guys and they have reacted well, said skipper Temba Bavuma

The Cobras' Kyle Verreynne says his new role at the Cobras is an exciting challenge

Victory tomorrow in the T20 Challenge semi-final against the Warriors will bring the Cobras closer to silverware this season

The Lions bowlers delivered a controlled and disciplined performance that dealt the defending champs the death blow

The veteran Proteas batsman has scored 10, 3, 18, 4, 32, 7, 2 and 16 over his last eight T20 matches for the Cape Cobras.

The Lions turned in a polished display with the ball to restrict the Cape Cobras to a poor 133/7, before chasing down the target with 25 balls to spare.