JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (CMC) — Chris Gayle failed and so did the Highveld Lions, as Andre Russell's Knights reached the final of the Ram Slam Twenty20 League with a comfortable eight-wicket victory yesterday.

Choosing to bat in the play-off semi-final at the New Wanderers Stadium, Lions rattled up 148 for five off 20 overs, with Gayle managing just 15.

In reply, Knights cruised to their target in the 18th over thanks to half-centuries from opener Reeza Hendricks (74 not out) and Rilee Rossouw (5.

No surprise here...at least for me

Well done to the Knights.My Lions have been poor the last couple of games.

I missed this game as well due to farking Eskom load shedding. Will check the highlights tomorrow.