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Dewald Brevis stole the show as MI Cape Town comfortably eased past Paarl Royals by eight wickets in the Betway SA20 opener at a sold out Newlands on Tuesday night. The Newlands crowd were in high spirits before the toss after being entertained to a spectacular show from Sho Madjozi and Master KG. The entertainment continued once the game started as the home side drew first blood when MI Cape Town’s Jofra Archer dismissed Wihan Lubbe with the help of a brilliant diving catch from George … [Read more...] about MI Cape Town’s Dewald Brevis Lights Up SA20 Opener

The SA20 MI Cape Town v Paarl Royals Post Match Conference at Newlands after MI Cape Town won by 8 Wickets.Ryan Rickelton – MI Cape Town Batter/Wicketkeeper and JP Duminy – Paarl Royals Head Coach reflect on the opening game in the SA20 Series in Cape Town. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! Views Since 15 July 2022: 19 Gqeberha's Latest News and Events can be accessed on MyGqeberha.com. … [Read more...] about The FULLEST House I Have Ever Played In

With only 30 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, fans have an opportunity to watch the best cricketers in the world in action for only 30 South African Rand (R). Thirty-thousand tickets will be available for R30 across the three host venues, to mark the countdown to the historic cricketing showpiece taking place from 10-26 February. The three stadiums will be putting on a spectacular show for the spectators, with entertainment and festivities at the centre of a day out at the … [Read more...] about Thirty Ront to see International Cricketers

As teams put the final touches to the preparations for the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa, the game has been lauded for the step that it is taking by staging this tournament.Former South African captain and ICC U19 World Cup alumni, Graeme Smith, saluted the ICC for its commitment to growing the game across the world, while former India women’s bowler and newly appointed ICC Women’s Cricket Manager, Snehal Pradhan, applauded the ICC for introducing a platform for … [Read more...] about Smith, Pradhan Hail ICC For U19 T20 World Cup

Teams can finalise playing XI after the toss  Monday, 9 January: Betway SA20 has confirmed exciting additions to its playing format for the inaugural season starting on 10 January. The six teams will play 33 matches in total, including three playoff matches that consist of two semi-finals and the final. The additions have been included to improve the quality of the product while preserving the sanctity of the game. In an innovative move to level the playing field, each captain can … [Read more...] about Betway SA20 playing conditions announced

The SA20 is South Africa’s explosive new T20 cricket league. Over 4 weeks and 33 matches, 6 global franchises and 102 world class players will go head to head.The League features six privately-owned teams, who will play each other twice in a round-robin stage (home and away) before the semis and final. In all, 33 matches will be played in some of the greatest locations South Africa has to offer: Durban’s Super Giants (Kingsmead), Joburg Super Kings (Wanderers), MI Cape Town (Newlands), Paarl … [Read more...] about All the #SA20 Cricket Teams and Sunrisers Matches

Following unprecedented demand, online tickets for the MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals opener at Newlands on 10th January are sold out.   Only premium seating available from Western Province Cricket Club in the private members club pavilion.    Saturday, 7 January:  The excitement for the opening match of the Betway SA20 is at fever-pitch, with general stand tickets sold out for the local derby between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals. With some … [Read more...] about Online tickets sold out for opening Betway SA20 match!

SYDNEY: The Proteas produced their best batting display of their tour to Australia on the last day of the trip by fighting out the final day of the third Test to secure a draw at the SCG in Sydney on Sunday.Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Sarel Erwee and Heinrich Klaasen all took important time out of the contest with useful contributions as the tourists first posted 255 in their first innings and then reached 106 for two when time was called during the follow-on innings late on the fifth … [Read more...] about Fighting Proteas Earn Third Test Draw In Sydney

SYDNEY: Khaya Zondo recorded the highest score of his brief career but it was not enough as the Proteas’ batting continued to struggle on the fourth day of the third and final Test against Australia at the SCG in Sydney on Saturday.The right-hander, playing in his fifth Test, hit 39 off 83 balls as South Africa were reduced to 149 for six at the close of another weather-shortened day in which the hosts had declared on 475 for four. This after no play was possible on day three because of … [Read more...] about Zondo Hits Career-Best As Proteas Struggle

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the fixtures and venues for the warm-up matches ahead of the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.This historic event will see 16 teams compete in 41 matches between 14 – 29 January 2023 across four venues in Benoni and Potchefstroom. Participating teams will play two official warm-up matches on 9 and 11 January 2023 in four venues around the Gauteng province, namely, St Stithians College, Steyn City School, Tuks Oval and Hammanskraal … [Read more...] about ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Warm-Up Fixtures Announced

SYDNEY:   Proteas captain Dean Elgar says pride and the opportunity to still qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final are two major driving factors as they prepare to face Australia in the third and last Test of their series in Sydney starting on Wednesday.The clash at the SCG is a dead rubber after the hosts won the first two matches of the series in Brisbane and Melbourne. All that the South Africans can now hope for is a consolation victory, although a win will also … [Read more...] about Elgar And Proteas Target Big Sydney Improvement

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa U19 Women continue their quest to register a win in the added match against India U19 Women as the two teams prepare for the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.The visitors won the toss and opted to bat first and maintained their opening batters longer in the crease as aimed to register a higher score. Seshnie Naidu gave South Africa a step forward taking the first wicket bowling Shehrawat out, taking control of the innings between the 9th and 10th over … [Read more...] about India U19 Women Take A 3-0 Lead In The T20 Series

SYDNEY: Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj claimed two more wickets on the second day of the third and final Test as Australia remained in control over the Proteas at the SCG in Sydney on Thursday.The hosts reached stumps on 475 for four thanks to a career-best unbeaten 195 (368 balls, 19 fours, 1 six) by Usman Khawaja and 104 (192 balls, 11 fours, 2 sixes) from Steve Smith. Travis Head plundered an attacking 70 off 59 balls (8 fours, 1 six) late on to reinforce their position of dominance in … [Read more...] about Australia In Control After Day Two In Sydney

JOHANNESBURG: The SA Under-19 Women commenced their five-match T20 series against India U19 Women on Tuesday.After winning the toss, SA side optioned to field first. Ayanda Hlubi opened her first delivery with a wicket taking out captain, Shafali Verma. South Africa continued to search for a breakthrough as Kayla Reyneke grabbed two wickets concluding her spell on 2/13. Ayanda Hlubi returned 2/22 and Monalisa Legodi on (1/23), leading to the visitors posing a chase score of 137/5 after 20 … [Read more...] about SA U19 Women Miss Out As India Takes Lead In T20 Series

MELBOURNE: The Proteas need 371 runs to make Australia bat again in the second Test after experiencing another difficult day at the MCG in Melbourne on Wednesday.Only 61 overs were possible on day three due to rain, but by that time the tourists had reached the close on 15 for one after the hosts declared their first innings on 575 for eight. Alex Carey was the key contributor with a maiden career century after recording 111 (149 balls, 13 fours), while there were half-centuries for Travis … [Read more...] about Australia In Control After Rain-Shortened Day Three