Carter claims six to take Boland to the brink of victory

Boland were just 82-runs from victory at the end of the third day's play in their Supersport Series match against Griqualand West in Kimberley on Sunday.

It was largely thanks to left-arm seam bowler Neil Carter who took career best figures of six for 63 to reduce Griquas to 205 all out in their second innings and an overall lead of a paltry 112-runs.

At the close of play Boland were easily in control on 31 without loss. Henry Davids was on 25 while Jonathan Trott had scored a much more sedate four.

Earlier Boland had been bowled out for 230 having started the day at 190 for eight. Justin Ontong advanced his overnight total from 60 to 68 before being caught by Craig Tatton off Dion Kruis.

Carter smashed a quick 21 to give the visitors a useful lead and set up a win that will mean little as they will not carry the points of the match through to the Super Eight phase of the competition because Griquas will not be involved.

But even so, the approach was clinical and professional and on a wicket that assisted the seamers, Carter took full advantage of the situation.

He removed opener Willie Dry (6) and Grant Elliott (1) to have the hosts reeling at 27 for two. A 39-run partnership between Martyn Gidley and Pieter Koortzen stemmed the flow of wickets.

He later claimed the tail to put his side in a position where defeat will be as unbelievable as a seven-foot dwarf.