WP made to work hard despite Beuran heroics

WESTERN Province endured a tough day in the field as Rubin Hermann's maiden first-class century lifted the North West Dragons to 259/5 at stumps on day one of their Cricket South Africa Four-Day Series match at Newlands yesterday.

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4 WICKETS: Beuran Hendricks

The hosts made early inroads with the new ball, reducing the Dragons to 13/3 in under eight overs. Beuran Hendricks led the charge with figures of 4/66 in 18 probing overs, while Mihlali Mpongwana chipped in with one wicket.