The left-arm seamer ended the tournament with 17 wickets in 10 matches, one ahead of Garden Route Badgers bowler Leo Sadler.

Thomas Kaber and Codi Yusuf shared third place with 15 wickets apiece.

Hendricks’ final contribution was also one of his most significant. Defending 220 at Newlands, he dismissed Bjorn Fortuin, Richard Seletswane and Rassie van der Dussen to leave the Lions 25-3.

He finished with 3-31 as the Warriors restricted their opponents to 183-7, securing a 36-run victory and the title.

Here’s a look at the bowlers who led the wicket-taking standings.

1. Beuran Hendricks – 17 wickets

Hendricks combined a winners’ medal with the leading position in the bowling standings.

His three early breakthroughs in the final put the Lions under immediate pressure. With their top three back in the pavilion inside five overs, the chase required a recovery while the asking rate continued to climb.

2. Leo Sadler – 16 wickets

Sadler finished a wicket behind Hendricks after an impressive campaign for the Badgers.

His best return of 4-18 came against North West. He also claimed 3-16 against Eastern Storm in the Super Eights, helping his side to a six-wicket victory.

Joint third: Thomas Kaber – 15 wickets

Kaber gave the champions a second representative among the tournament’s leading three wicket-takers.

He collected his 15 wickets in eight matches, complementing Hendricks’ contribution during the Warriors’ successful campaign.

Joint third: Codi Yusuf – 15 wickets

Yusuf matched Kaber’s tally during the Lions’ run to the final, taking 15 wickets in 11 appearances.

He dismissed King for 73 in the decider, ending the batsman’s 130-run partnership with De Villiers. By then, however, the Warriors had established the platform for a total that proved beyond the Lions.

For Hendricks, the evening ended with both the trophy and top spot in the wicket-taking standings.

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