Five-star Moreki lands another career breakthrough as Lions face uphill battle in final

29 Feb

Khanyiso Tshwaku

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Lions seamer Tshepo Moreki in his delivery stride on his way to collecting his maiden first-class five-wicket haul against Western Province. (Image: Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

It has taken Tshepo Moreki 96 first-class games to collect his first five-wicket haul, but he chose a great time to reach that milestone in the form of the Four-Day Series final between the Lions and Western Province.

Playing for the Lions, Moreki took 5/65 on the second day of the red-ball showpiece game on Thursday, helping his team dismiss Western Province for 312 after the Lions were bowled out for 225 on the first day.

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