The Standard Bank Pro20 moves to Port Elizabeth (Ed: Yeah!) this week with the Chevrolet Warriors taking on the Bizhub Highveld Lions in a crucial match on Wednesday 16th February at 18:00. After the thrilling match in Kimberley on Friday evening which saw the Chevrolet Warriors beating the Knights by 6 runs the selectors announced an unchanged 13 man squad for the match on Wednesday: Davy Jacobs (Captain), Ashwell Prince, Nicky Boje, Justin Kreusch, Jon Jon Smuts, Craig Thyssen, Mark … [Read more...] about Crickets Turn to Try and Down a Lion
Cricket
Proteas Warm Up Victory
The Proteas raced to an eight-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in a warm-up game ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup, which also saw the return of Jacques Kallis and the debut of Imran Tahir. Zimbabwe won the toss on Saturday at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and elected to bat. They posted a total of 152 for 10 in 41.5 overs. Pacemen Morne Morkel (3-16) and Tahir (3-35) were instrumental in limiting the Zimbabweans to a mediocre total by taking three wickets a piece. Brendon Taylor top … [Read more...] about Proteas Warm Up Victory
EP Amateur Cricket
Old Grey relenquish their lead the top, and PECC sneak into the lead undetected. Old Grey lost against Despatch in a shock result. No one made runs of note as wickets tumbled regularly and Despatch were left with a meager total to chase. The Old Grey bowlers, as hard as they tried couldn't get the final wickets, but at least managed to salvage a bonus point. Last weekend Old Grey Supers managed a resounding victory over Greenbushes, raising some much needed confidence. NMMU1 are in second … [Read more...] about EP Amateur Cricket
Warriors off to Joust With the Knights
The Chevrolet Warriors cricket team will play their 3rd Standard Bank Pro20 match on Friday 11 February. The team will travel to Kimberley for this match against the Chevrolet Knights. After two matches the Warriors are second last on the log with 4 points from one win - against the Titans in East London on 30 January - and one loss - against the Dolphins in East London on 4 February. The Dolphins are top of the log with 8 points from two matches followed by the Cape Cobras (8 points, 3 … [Read more...] about Warriors off to Joust With the Knights
Back to Back Matches for EP Women’s Cricket
The Eastern Province Women’s Provincial Cricket Team gets ready to take on Western Province and Boland in their next CSA Provincial fixture for the 2010/2011 season. These matches will take place on Saturday 12th February against Western Province in Cape Town and Boland on Sunday 13th February 2011 in Paarl. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Claire Terblanche (Captain), Lanette Pienaar, Melanie Strydom, Lisinda Esau, Candice Terblanche, Mieke de Ridder, … [Read more...] about Back to Back Matches for EP Women’s Cricket
Eastern Province off to Namibia
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Cricket Team travels to Windhoek, Namibia today for their next CSA Provincial fixture. The match takes place from Thursday, 10th February to Sunday, 13th February 2011. This will be Eastern Province’s first outing to Namibia. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Michael Smith (Captian), Colin Ackerman, Warren Bell, Sean Adair, Michael Price, Sisanda Magala, Simon Harmer, David White, Rudi Second, Athi Dyili, Reece … [Read more...] about Eastern Province off to Namibia
EP Cricket Pays Tribute to the Memory of Raymond Uren
It was with great sadness that members of the EP Cricket fraternity learnt of the passing away of Raymond Uren on Saturday morning, 5 February 2011. Raymond's contribution to cricket in our country and in particular the Eastern Province was profound. A man who stood by his principles, Raymond served EP Cricket pre and post unity with dignity and a sense of purpose second to none. Always fair and meticulously prepared for any eventuality he brought a sense of reason and sound logic to the … [Read more...] about EP Cricket Pays Tribute to the Memory of Raymond Uren
Eastern Province vs Griqualand West
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team gets ready to take on Griqualand West in their next CSA Provincial fixture for the 2010/2011 season. This match will be played from Thursday, 3rd February to Sunday, 6th February 2011. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Michael Smith (Captain), Colin Ackerman, Warren Bell, Sean Adair, Michael Price, Sisanda Magala, Simon Harmer, David White, Rudi Second, Athinkosi Dyili, Kyle Stewart, Reece Williams, Corbyn Dolley … [Read more...] about Eastern Province vs Griqualand West
Boks back Proteas
Springbok vice captain Victor Matfield has sent a message of support to the Proteas in the build-up to the ICC Cricket World Cup. Matfield was at the official Proteas World Cup send-off event in Johannesburg to present cricket captain Graeme Smith with a good luck banner for the team to take to India. The South African lock said: "2010 was a good year for our country, but let's make 2011 an even better year by doing the double." The Boks will themselves defend their World Cup title … [Read more...] about Boks back Proteas
Warriors off to East London.
CHEVROLET WARRIORS VS NASHUA DOLPHINS STANDARD BANK PRO20 The Chevrolet Warriors will travel to East London for their second match of the Standard Bank Pro20 Series against the Nashua Dolphins on Friday. Selectors have announced an unchanged squad from the last match which saw the Chevrolet Warriors scoring the winning run off the last ball in a thrilling match against the Titans. Coach Russell Domingo said “It is always good to get our campaign off to a good start but we are fully … [Read more...] about Warriors off to East London.
Proteas get Zuma Send Off
President Jacob Zuma urged the Proteas to win the 2011 World Cricket Cup trophy for former President Nelson Mandela. Zuma gave the players an official send-off and wished them luck on Tuesday before they left for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. "We will support you to the final until you bring the trophy back and hand it over to President Nelson Mandela. Cricket is a national asset and the nation is fully behind you, as your victory is our victory as the … [Read more...] about Proteas get Zuma Send Off
See You on Friday East London
The Chevrolet Warriors played their opening Standard Bank Pro20 match at Buffalo Park in East London on Sunday 30 January and over 3000 cricket lovers came out to enjoy the great weather and exciting cricket. "We were thrilled with the attendance in East London and want to thank the Border public for their support of the team. Even though the Chevrolet Warriors are based in Port Elizabeth the team belongs to the entire Eastern Cape and therefore are an integral part of the East London … [Read more...] about See You on Friday East London
Lots of cricket this weekend
Our esteemed Warriors play their first T20 game of the series against Titans, Sunday 30 th January at 14H30 at Buffalo Park East London. Davy Jacobs who is back at the helm after a hip injury, had this to say."We said we want to defend one of our two trophies," He offered two reasons for the Warriors failing to live up to last season's wining ways, and was quick to say no excuses. "One of the things that happen when you do well is that you lose a lot of players to the national side and we … [Read more...] about Lots of cricket this weekend
The Pro20 Looms for our Champs
Reigning Standard Bank Pro20 champions, the Chevrolet Warriors, will travel to East London to play the Nashua Titans in their opening match of the Standard Bank Pro20 Series this weekend. The match is being played on Sunday 30 January at Buffalo Park and starts at 14:30. Selectors today announced the 13 man squad for this match: Davy Jacobs (Captain), Ashwell Prince, Nicky Boje, Justin Kreusch, Jon Jon Smuts, Craig Thyssen, Mark Boucher, Rusty Theron, Andrew Birch, Makhaya Ntini, Basheer … [Read more...] about The Pro20 Looms for our Champs
EP Cricket Off to Pretoria
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team gets ready to take on Northerns in their next CSA Provincial fixture for the 2010/2011 season. This match will be played from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 January 2011 in Pretoria. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Micheal Smith (Captain), Colin Ackermann, Michael Price, Brent Kops, Sean Adair, Warren Bell, Corbyn Dolley, Athenkosi Dyili, Simon Harmer, Sisanda Magala, Rudi Second, David White and Reece … [Read more...] about EP Cricket Off to Pretoria
