The feared West Indian strike bowlers, Ezra Moseley and Vasbert Drakes will arrive in Nelson Mandela Bay with the West Indies Women's Cricket team on Friday 12 February at 18h30 to spend a week in the City for a camp ahead of their ODI matches later this month. Ezra (Assistant Coach) and Drakes (Coach) are both well known in this part of the country with Ezra having played for Eastern Province and Drakes for Border. The West Indies will take on South Africa in three ODI matches on the 24th, … [Read more...] about Feared West Indian bowlers to visit Port Elizabeth
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T20 U13 Knockout Challenge
January 2016 saw the T20 U13 Knockout Challenge kick off with the first cricket fixtures being played amongst the participating EP Cricket primary schools. The T20 U13 Knockout Challenge is the second phase of the partnership between Voltro 88 (Pty) Ltd t/a KFC and Eastern Province Cricket. The partnership seeks to develop cricket in the region from grass roots level and has seen 4 cricket coaching clinics being hosted to date, with two more scheduled for the next few weeks. The T20 U13 … [Read more...] about T20 U13 Knockout Challenge
Second ensures Knights win
An unbeaten century from Rudi Second rekindled the Knights' interest in the Momentum One-Day Cup after they seized a 74-run bonus-point win over the Warriors at Buffalo Park in East London on Sunday. The opener batted throughout the innings with a measured 110 in 149 balls (4 fours), his 11th List A ton, to help his side reach 258/6 after winning the toss and batting first. Patrick Botha also impressed with an aggressive 63 from 54 balls (7 fours, 1 six), while captain Werner Coetsee … [Read more...] about Second ensures Knights win
Proteas vs England 6 February 2016 2nd ODI – Highlights
Alex Hales laid the foundation and then Jos Buttler, England’s match-winner in the first match at Bloemfontein, played another key innings to give England victory by 5 wickets with 22 balls to spare over the Castle Lager Proteas in the second Momentum ODI at St. George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. England thus lead the five-match series 2-0 and have the chance to take an unbeatable lead in the third match at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. The match was effectively won and lost in the … [Read more...] about Proteas vs England 6 February 2016 2nd ODI – Highlights
Only a few tickets left for Proteas England Game
EP Cricket has extended a thank you to cricket fans and said that it is thrilled to announce an almost sold out stadium for the Momentum One Day International to be played on Saturday 6 February. Only 1000 tickets are still available and these are expected to be sold tomorrow. Both teams will have practice sessions tomorrow - Proteas at 9:30-12:30 and England from 14:00-17:00. The ticket office will open at 8:30am tomorrow (Friday). … [Read more...] about Only a few tickets left for Proteas England Game
Managing cricket and people a passion for Osman
Port Elizabeth sports administrator Riaan Osman has ticked off a long-held life goal from his bucket list after being appointed manager of the SA U19 cricket team that competed in Bangladesh last week. The biennial ICC U19 Cricket World Cup began on January 27 and runs until February 14, with matches being played at venues such as Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet and Cox’s Bazar. “I always strived towards being granted an opportunity to serve my country as team manager, so I was humbled by … [Read more...] about Managing cricket and people a passion for Osman
Momentum One Day International heading to Nelson Mandela Bay
The historic St George's Park in Nelson Mandela Bay will play host to the second Momentum One Day International between the Protea's and England on Saturday 6 February. The match gets underway at 10am and gates will open at 8:00am. Fans are reminded of the following: PROHIBITED ITEMS: All dangerous weapons (for e.g. firearms, ammunition, knives, sharp instruments, nunchaku sticks, baseball bats, traditional weapons), Fireworks, Explosives, Incendiary devices, Flares, Lasers, Airhorns, … [Read more...] about Momentum One Day International heading to Nelson Mandela Bay
Ingram near century paves way for Warriors win
Colin Ingram struck an unbeaten 97 as the Warriors moved back into second place on the Momentum One-Day Cup standings with a 14-run win over the Titans at Buffalo Park on Sunday. The home captain was left stranded three short of a century having faced 97 balls as his side were bowled out for 285 in 49.1 overs after winning the toss and batting first in East London. The outstanding Grant Thomson cleaned up last man Lundi Mbane for a duck with five balls remaining to bag figures of three for … [Read more...] about Ingram near century paves way for Warriors win
Stokes the difference
Domingo: Stokes the difference: But England won the crucial sessions and Domingo pinpointed Stokes' all-round contribution - 411 runs at 58.71 and 12 wickets at 29.16 - as the critical difference. "England are very fortunate. They've got Ben Stokes who gets hundreds and takes five ... Russell Domingo - Read more on Sportinglife.com 'Have to ask questions of everybody' - Graeme Smith: Since Russell Domingo took over the coaching job in June 2013, he has made use of three former … [Read more...] about Stokes the difference
Wayne Parnell behind bars
In 2011 Port Elizabeth, South African cricket player Wayne Parnell shot an ad for PETA India, calling for a ban on the use of animals in circuses. Parnell followed that ad up with another one against zoos saying; ""We all love our freedom and own space, and that's no different for animals", said Parnell. "Instead of seeing them locked up in cages, I'd prefer to see them running through the fields in the wild. I encourage people to protect animals' natural habitat and let … [Read more...] about Wayne Parnell behind bars
Warriors resume Momentum One Day Cup Challenge
The Momentum One Day Cup resumes this weekend with the Warriors travelling to Johannesburg to take on the Bizhub Highveld Lions on Friday. They then travel to East London to play the Unlimited Titans on Sunday. The Warriors currently share top of the log position with the Cobras after the first round of matches and would want to consolidate this position with good performances this weekend. The 14 man squad announced for both matches is as follows: Colin Ackermann, Andrew Birch, Clyde … [Read more...] about Warriors resume Momentum One Day Cup Challenge
Alviro Petersen at Lords
This Video of Port Elizabeth Notable - Alviro Petersen is courtesy of YouTube. CLICK HERE to nominate your Notable PE Person. A MyPE.co.za 'Alviro Petersen' selected video for you: Click HERE to find more 'Alviro Petersen' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE … [Read more...] about Alviro Petersen at Lords
Siboto’s six wickets flattens Warriors
Rudi Second struck a vital half-century as the Knights put themselves right into the Sunfoil Series title mix with a four-wicket win over the Warriors late on the final day at Buffalo Park in East London on Sunday. The visiting wicketkeeper was the backbone for his side, scoring 65 from 118 balls in pursuit of a 209 victory target in East London. There were other important contributions, including 40 not out from just 29 balls by captain Werner Coetsee, which took the Knights over the line … [Read more...] about Siboto’s six wickets flattens Warriors
Warriors in Control
The Warriors enjoyed one of their best days of the Sunfoil Series season after half-centuries from Yaseen Vallie and Colin Ackermann left them in control against the Knights in East London. By stumps on day three, the bottom-of-the-table hosts had reached 178 for four, a lead of 160. This was thanks in part to a solid bowling display and also the batting exploits of Vallie and Ackermann, the former who was still there on 88 not out at the close at Buffalo Park. Ackermann was eventually out … [Read more...] about Warriors in Control
South Africa v England: Mike Atherton’s guide to Centurion
South Africa v England: Mike Atherton's guide to Centurion: "I was hit on the head three times in the first morning by Shaun Pollock, who was making his debut," Atherton, chief cricket correspondent of The Times and Sky Sports cricket expert, says. "They also had a left-arm bowler Brett Schultz, nicknamed 'The Bear' and built like a bull, who came steaming in during his first few overs with lots of short balls. He then limped off with a hamstring strain and we never saw him again. Graeme Hick … [Read more...] about South Africa v England: Mike Atherton’s guide to Centurion
