PORT ELIZABETH - Wiaan Mulder’s attacking century followed by some key strikes by the Imperial Lions’ bowlers helped the defending champions close in on victory over the Warriors after three days of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.He then grabbed one for 28 that was part of a sustained bowling display which left the home side on 219 for five – chasing 513 – at the close.
It was Mulder’s fifth career century and followed on from his 91 in the first innings as the Lions continued to dominate. Even though the Warriors fought hard in the second innings through their captain Yaseen Vallie’s 85 and an unbeaten 76 by Rudi Second, they were still struggling to save the game by the close.
The Johannesburg-based visitors had started the day batting on 125 for three and they batted with intent for a little over 20 overs to add 116 before declaring. Mulder and Ryan Rickelton were the only real contributors during a fourth-wicket stand that yielded 93.
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