JOHANNESBURG, Dec 16: Highveld Lions and Cape Cobras shared the South African One-day Cup after a final replay was rained out yet again on Saturday.

After play was washed out on Friday, the final was rescheduled as a 50-over game on Saturday.

Sent in to bat, the Lions scored steadily with a notable 56 by Alviro Petersen, who enjoyed a 72-run partnership with Quinton de Kock (41).

After 50 overs they had scored a respectable 241 for the loss of seven wickets.

The Cobras’ Rory Kleinveldt took three wickets, conceding 41 runs.

The Cobras started their innings well, but leg-spinner Imran Tahir took two wickets for two runs.

They were 69-2 after 11 overs when heavy showers sent the players rushing from the field.

The officials declared a no-result, and defending champions Cobras and Lions share the title.

Summarised scores: HIGHVELD LIONS 241-7 in 50 overs (A.N. Petersen 56, Q. de Kock 41, G.H. Bodi 37, S.C. Cook 31, J. Symes 25; R.K. Kleinveldt 3-41); CAPE COBRAS 69-2 in 11 overs (R.E. Levi 36, A.G. Puttick 24; Imran Tahir 2-2).—AFP

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