The Knights had a bat first and scored 223/3 in their 20 overs with Rilee Rossouw, smashing 112 not out, off of 55 balls.

He was assisted by his former Proteas teammate, Farhaan Behardien, who in his turn scored 57 runs, as the pair recorded a 130-run partnership for the third wicket in just 10.3 overs.

The left-arm seamer, Nandre Burger, was the pick of the Province bowlers with 1/36 in his four overs.

Province in their turn were restricted to 219/7 in their 20 overs with the captain, Wayne Parnell, 80 not out off of 29 balls.

In his innings the former Proteas all-rounder, Parnell, smashed 6 fours and 6 sixes as he nearly got his team over the line.

Alfred Mothoa was the best bowler of the match with 2/35 in four overs.

Knights captain, Pite van Biljon, sang the praises of Rossouw and Behardien.

“We knew that the powerplay could be a little bit tricky, but after that when the slower bowlers came on or when they start changing their lengths.

“But wow - Rilee Rossouw and Fudgy - oh my word. They showed that they played international cricket and in World Cups.

“For the rest of us that is the standard that we must strive for.”

On Wednesday morning at 10:00 the Dolphins face the Warriors in the 3rd semi-final, and at 14:30 the Rocks take on the North West Dragons in the last semi.

The winner between the Rocks and the Dragons will face the Knights in the semi-finals, while the winner between the Dolphins and Warriors will take on the Titans.

Earlier in the day, the Titans thumped the South Western Districts by 54 runs.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport