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The Ram Slam T20 competition got underway at the Wanderers on Sunday with a triple header that featured several international stars.
A strong all-round performance from Chris Gayle helped the Lions claim a six-wicket win over the Dolphins.
The Cobras held out for a 14-run win against the Titans after the Western Cape side set an imposing target of 208 for victory, thanks to another West Indian, Kieron Pollard, who hit an unbeaten half-century and struck three crucial blows with the ball.
The Warriors however, failed to fire and succumbed to the Knights who pulled off a crushing 74 run win over the Eastern Cape franchise.
The Warriors next game is against the Dolphins in Durban on Wednesday followed by the Lions at Buffalo Park in East London on Friday.