The weather was the victor as the last two days were washed out and no play took place. Warriors were the biggest losers as they had a 51 run lead on day two with 4 wickets in hand. It's so sad to see the game washed out as the Warriors were in a position to score maximum points, but had to settle for the draw and see the teams pull ahead slightly on the points table, making it more difficult to move up the table. The Cobras beat the Dolphins allowing them to move into second place . Their 9 … [Read more...] about Warriors Fizzle to a Draw.
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Non Electrifying Cricket
At around 12:55 pm the power at St Georges and surrounding area went off and I still had to get to the grounds to watch the Proteas take on India in the fourth ODI. So, a journey that normally takes 5 minutes by car turned into a nightmare 40 minutes as at robot after robot the citizens of Port Elizabeth demonstrated their complete stupidity - well done guys, for the millionth time; "The damn robots turn into FOUR Way stop streets, not one way traffic as my middle finger mistakenly demonstrated … [Read more...] about Non Electrifying Cricket
Warriors on the Move
Jon Jon Smuts' century sets up the Warriors for an exciting game as they accumulate 307 runs for 6 wickets on day two. When bad light stopped play in the 86 th over Warriors were leading by 51 runs with 4 wickets in hand. Jon Jon Smuts's 131 runs off 179 balls which included 16 fours and a six, set up a 3rd wicket partnerhip of 146 runs along with Arno Jacobs (63) and set the stage for fellow team members to follow. Craig Thyssen (67 ) is still at the crease along with Nicky Boje (20 ) trying … [Read more...] about Warriors on the Move
Birch strikes for the Warriors
Andrew Birch struck for the Warriors today in their SuperSport match against Nashua Titans in East London , on day one of their four day encounter. Birch in devastating form, removed six of the Titans batsmen on their way to their 256 runs first innings total. Birch taking 6 wickets for 52 runs in 17 overs. JJ Smuts taking 3 and a run out by Kelly Smuts making up the ten Titans wickets. Jaques Rudolph for the Titans scored a fantastic 105 runs before slashing at one and edging the ball to slip … [Read more...] about Birch strikes for the Warriors
I Don’t Know Biff You Didn’t Look So Confident
The Proteas canceled their practise this morning and sent Captain Graeme Smith to chat to the media at 11:30 am (ish) today. South Africa are carrying back-to-back defeats from matches in Johannesburg (by one run) and Cape Town (by two wickets). Commenting on this Smith said; "I think it could be a blessing in disguise for us. We have trained a lot together over the last period of time. May be it's about just lightening things a little bit. But tomorrow we have to come out and play our … [Read more...] about I Don’t Know Biff You Didn’t Look So Confident
Giles Coren: What is the Point of Australia?
On 29 December and writing for the Daily Mail, Giles Coren had a go at the Aussies, after England won the Ashes (Cricket dummy), in an article titled: With the Ashes, Aussies have again proved to be bad losers. If they can't even win at cricket... just what is the point of Australia? What young Giles failed to mention was that the England Team contains a Zimbabwean Coach and Four South Africans, one of whom happens to be the captain, but, anyway I don't want to get on the wrong side of … [Read more...] about Giles Coren: What is the Point of Australia?
EP Amateur Cricket Superleague fixtures
JANUARY - MARCH 2010/11 SEASON NELSON MANDELA BAY CRICKET BOARD FIXTURES: TOP TEN MONTH DAY DATE LEAGUE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM VENUE Jan Sat 15 Super A T10 Gelvandale Global Scrap Metal Despatch Gelvandale 1 Jan Sat 15 Super A T10 USM Uitenhage Greenbushes Old Muir 1 Jan Sat 22 Super A T10 Rotatrim PECC ESM Old Grey St. George's A Jan Sat 22 Super A T10 Gelvandale Greenbushes Gelvandale 1 Jan Sun 23 Super A … [Read more...] about EP Amateur Cricket Superleague fixtures
World Cup Surprise for Boucher
There was no place for experienced wicketkeeper Mark Boucher in the South African squad announced for the ICC Cricket World Cup on the Asian sub-continent starting next month. This was one of the few surprises made at the squad announcement on Tuesday after the Proteas' second successive defeat against India in the one-day international series. The others included the selection of Imran Tahir who is yet to play for South Africa and Faf du Plessis, who made his successful debut at Sahara … [Read more...] about World Cup Surprise for Boucher
India Are One Up Before the Port Elizabeth Clash
India held their mettle in a nail-biting contest at Sahara Park Newlands to beat South Africa by two wickets in the third one-day international. India took the lead with their second win in the five-match series by reaching 223 with ten balls to spare. Yusuf Pathan (59 off 50 balls) came to India's rescue after their top order collapsed for less than 100 runs. Pathan showed JP Duminy and Johan Botha no mercy when he went on a 59 runs off 50 balls rampage. The Indian batsmen had luck … [Read more...] about India Are One Up Before the Port Elizabeth Clash
EP Cricket Fixtures This Weekend
The Chevrolet Warriors will travel to East London to meet the Nashua Titans in a Supersport match starting on Thursday 20 January 2011. Selectors have announced the following team: Justin Kreusch (Capt), Michael Price, Arno Jacobs, Jon Jon Smuts, Nicky Boje, Bevan Bennett, Kelly Smuts, Craig Thyssen, Basheer Walters, Andrew Birch, Sinethemba Mjekula and Jerry Nqolo. The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team will take on South Western District in their next CSA Provincial fixture for the … [Read more...] about EP Cricket Fixtures This Weekend
Proteas Carry the Choker Tag (Again)
South African cricket team, the Proteas, will head to Newlands for the third one-day international against India probably still shell shocked but more determined to get on track after last Saturday's miserable defeat. ( I was so convinced of a Proteas win that I stopped watching - a salutary lesson with regards to fat ladies and singing I can tell you!). Plenty of fiery accusations that the Proteas choked again are still doing the rounds on sports forums. Fans were disgruntled with … [Read more...] about Proteas Carry the Choker Tag (Again)
PROTEA SIGNING SESSION
MTN and Cricket South Africa are giving fans the opportunity to meet some of the Protea players and get their signatures on Wednesday, 19 January at the Greenacres shopping centre (Rage Court – adjacent to fast food outlets) in Port Elizabeth from 14:30 – 15:30. Cricket lovers young and old will have the opportunity to have a chat with the Proteas as they are in Port Elizabeth preparing for the fourth MTN One Day International taking place at Axxess St. George’s on Friday, 21 January. This … [Read more...] about PROTEA SIGNING SESSION
Warriors Victorious
Day three and Warriors fortunes change altogether as the bowlers find their mark and scuttle the Knights for 120 runs, Birch the destroyer in chief , taking 5 wickets for 33 in 13 overs. The Knights never got going as wickets fell with out any match winning partnerships being formed. Only Morne van Wyk top scoring with 27 , made anything of trying to control the innings. Rusty Theron contributed with three wickets for 42 off 16 overs. Walters and Williams a wicket apiece. That left Warriors … [Read more...] about Warriors Victorious
Warriors fall short
Day two and the Warriors fall short in the runs department. Making only 210 runs in their innings, the Warriors come up 91 runs short over the Knights' first innings total. Batting steadily in the beginning Bennett and Price put up 80 runs for the first wicket in 28 overs before Price nipped one to Van Wyk which was gloved comfortably. Wickets fell at a steady rate and only Birch in the tail managed to keep it going, while his team mates dropped around him. In only his second game for Warriors, … [Read more...] about Warriors fall short
Chevrolet Warriors have a tough day.
Chevrolet Warriors currently playing against the Chevrolet Knights battled to make a breakthrough in their Supersport game in Kimberley today. Warriors winning the toss put the Knights in to bat, but the second wicket partnership of 157 runs by Rilee Russouw and Dean Elgar set up the day for the Knights. JJ Smuts eventually making the breakthrough by removing Elgar for 70 Runs in the 50th over. Wickets then fell at regular intervals and Knights finishing day one on 281/6. Rilee Russouw … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Warriors have a tough day.
