Crowds flock to the Standard Bank Pro20 Series

The Standard Bank Pro20 series, which is at its halfway stage, has received an overwhelming support from the crowds. Fans are thoroughly enjoying the thrilling entertainment and action of the shortened version of the game and are coming out in large numbers to support the newly formed franchise teams.

In the eight matches so far, a total of 70,326 spectators have come through the turnstiles, with the 18,221 who watched the Nashua Dolphins defeat the Highveld Lions at the Wanderers on April 16 being the biggest crowd. The average attendance of 8,820 is an indication of the interest that these matches have generated.

Gerald Majola, the CEO of the UCB, said that they had always expected this tournament to generate a large amount of interest. "These are very encouraging numbers. We had every confidence that Standard Bank Pro20 Series would be a great success, and these figures indicate that our confidence has been justified. Entertainment for all has been the key both on and off the field, and it has been wonderful to see the large number of families and young fans enjoying the razzmatazz on and off the field."

All but two of the matches have ended in the last over, with the winning runs in three games being scored in the final over. A total of 2303 runs have being scored in 313.4 overs, at a rate of 7.3 per over, including 51 sixes.