Cape Cobras veterans Vernon Philander and Rory Kleinveildt are shining in the T20 Challenge.
The duo was again at their death bowling best on Tuesday night to help the Cobras extend their lead at the top of the tournament with a narrow five-run win over the Knights.
The pair claimed 2/43 in eight overs between them, restricting the visitors to 145/7 in pursuit of 151 at Newlands.
The Knights looked on course for victory at 111/2 in the 15th over thanks to Patrick Kruger’s 57 off 38 balls.
JOB WELL DONE: Rory Kleinveldt led Cobras to 5-run win over Knights. Photo: BACKPAGEPIX
However, they then lost their way, and even though 19 was needed from the final two overs with five wickets in hand, veterans Philander (1/17) and Kleinveldt (1/26) were miserly enough to secure the win.
It was the Cobras’ fourth win in five games this season.
Captain Kleinveldt and his team next face the Warriors in PE on Saturday.