Cape Town - Half-centuries
by Heino Kuhn, Farhaan Behardien and Henry Davids ensured the Titans ended day one of their Sunfoil Series derby against the Highveld Lions in a strong position at SuperSport Park in Centurion in
Thursday.
The
hosts, who featured two franchise debutants in Migael Pretorius and
Corbin Bosch, reached stumps in the round two encounter on 293 for five
after winning
the toss and batting in the Jukskei derby.
Kuhn
led the way with a solid 73 (132 balls, 11 fours) up front, laying the
perfect foundation for his side, who were minus several players who
played in round
one due to national duty.
He
put on 77 for the second wicket with Tony de Zorzi (31), before
Behardien picked up the baton with a 151-run fifth-wicket partnership
alongside Davids.
The former struck 78 (143 balls, 11 fours), with the latter reaching the close not out on 80 (155 balls, 6 fours).
Shaun von Berg (10) was with Davids at the close as the Titans ended in the driving seat.
The
Lions bowling was led by two wickets from Beuran Hendricks (2/54),
while there was a wicket each for Craig Alexander (1/88), Dwaine
Pretorius (1/39) and
Aaron Phangiso (1/54).