CENTURION: Siya Simetu’s outstanding figures in the at a crucial juncture of the contest helped the Dafabet Warriors stun the Momentum Multiply Titans to go top of the CSA T20 Challenge table with a nail-biting two-run win at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.Coming in to bowl with the hosts running away in a big 186-run chase, the 32-year-old spinner claimed three for a miserly 20 runs to ensure the locals ended on 183/7. This despite Dewald Brevis striking an attacking 50 (29 balls, 5 fours, 3 … [Read more...] about Warriors And Western Province Unbeaten As Dolphins Seal First Win
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Strongest Warriors team for first CSAT20 match at Dafabet St Georges Cricket Stadium
Electrifying T20 action returns to Dafabet St Georges Park this Friday (March 8) when the Dafabet Warriors take on the AET Tuskers in a T20 match. “It is exciting to have the strongest 11 that we are able to field for our first three games,” says coach Robbie Peterson. “We had such a great crowd here for the SA20s and we hope that having some of the Sunrisers boys involved in our team that the crowd will flock to support us”. Key players from the two-time SA20 champions, the Sunrisers … [Read more...] about Strongest Warriors team for first CSAT20 match at Dafabet St Georges Cricket Stadium
CSA Mourns The Passing Of Umpire, Shaun George
26 February 2024 by Guest JOHANNESBURG: It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that Cricket South Africa (CSA) mourns the passing of Shaun George, a stalwart of South African cricket whose contributions to the game were immense and far-reaching. Shaun’s journey in cricket spanned decades, from his days as a talented all-rounder in the Pre-Unity era, representing Transvaal and Eastern Province in 17 First-Class matches, to establishing himself as one of the top umpires in the world. His … [Read more...] about CSA Mourns The Passing Of Umpire, Shaun George
Betway SA20 Team of the Season Dominated by SEC and DSG
Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Durban’s Super Giants most represented teams Wednesday, 14 February 2024: Betway SA20 has announced the 12-man squad of performing players to produce up the Team of the Season. Season 2 saw some phenomenal individual performances, with the competition producing high-quality and competitive cricket across the 34 matches. 2024 Champions, Sunrisers Eastern Cape and losing Finalists, Durban’s Super Giants, are the most represented teams, with each team boasting five star … [Read more...] about Betway SA20 Team of the Season Dominated by SEC and DSG
Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape commence battle to join DSG in Qualifier 1
Both sides having already qualified for playoffsFriday, 02 February 2024: With Durban’s Super Giants having already secured their spot in Qualifier 1 of the Betway SA20 Playoffs, one spot remains for either Paarl Royals or Sunrisers Eastern Cape to claim. What adds to the excitement of the battle is that the pair face off back-to-back this weekend, starting at Boland Park this evening, so whoever secures their two chances to reach the final will believe well and truly earned it. A win for … [Read more...] about Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape commence battle to join DSG in Qualifier 1
Capitals in search of a commanding victory with playoff spots up for grabs
Tuesday, 30 January 2024: Durban’s Super Giants and Pretoria Capitals meet at Kingsmead today, finding themselves at different ends of the Betway SA20 log. The latter’s hopes of joining DSG in the playoffs are still alive – but only just.Following their victory over Paarl Royals on Sunday, which secured DSG’s playoffs plot, their captain Keshav Maharaj had only praise for a number of his players. “I am really proud of the boys. In the last game, it was about identifying plans to batters and … [Read more...] about Capitals in search of a commanding victory with playoff spots up for grabs
Fine margins key as double header Saturday heats up race to the playoffs
The incredible Betway SA20 to light up Gqeberha and Centurion Saturday, 27 January 2024: The race to the Betway SA20 Season 2 Playoffs continues at pace on Saturday with a double header of fixtures. In the earlier clash, 3rd-placed Sunrisers Eastern Cape host 4th-placed MI Cape Town at 13h30 at St George’s Park. Later in the afternoon, the current bottom two teams, Pretoria Capitals and Joburg Super Kings meet in a Highveld Derby neither team can afford to lose. This match will start … [Read more...] about Fine margins key as double header Saturday heats up race to the playoffs
Harmer lauds Stubbs effect ahead of crunch Capitals match
A rematch of Season 1 final set to light up St George’s ParkMonday, 22 January 2024: With this week marking the middle of the group stage of Betway SA20 Season 2, Monday’s fixture between Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) and Pretoria Capitals is set to be a key match. Hosts, Sunrisers near into the clash – a repeat of the Season 1 final they won – in third area on the log standings after two wins from four matches, the most recent against Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) on Saturday. Meanwhile the … [Read more...] about Harmer lauds Stubbs effect ahead of crunch Capitals match
DSG determined to maintain unbeaten streak
JSK seeking first victory after an abandoned opening clashMonday, 15 January 2024: Durban’s Super Giants are looking to preserve their unbeaten start to the Betway SA20 Season 2, while Joburg Super Kings will be seeking their first win of the competition at Kingsmead today. The Super Giants followed up their opening DLS victory over MI Cape Town with another polished performance in a high-scoring clash with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Gqeberha over the weekend. The DSG power-packed batting … [Read more...] about DSG determined to maintain unbeaten streak
Batters grasp centre stage in exciting record-breaking day
MI Cape Town’s Rassie van der Dussen delights with first century of Season 2Saturday, 13 January 2024: Betway SA20 enjoyed a “Super Saturday ” with the batters taking centre stage in two highly entertaining matches. The first double-header of Season 2 provided run-fests at both the Wanderers and St George’s Park, with an aggregate of 803 runs scored across the four innings. MI Cape Town set the tone for the day with opening pair Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton shattering the … [Read more...] about Batters grasp centre stage in exciting record-breaking day
Sizzling Klaasen drives DSG to victory in Durban
Thursday, 11 January 2024. Heinrich Klaasen and Ryan Rickelton produced sizzling performances for Durban’s Super Giants and MI Cape Town, respectively, to obtain Betway SA20 Season 2 underway in thrilling fashion at Kingsmead on Thursday evening.Ultimately, it was Klaasen’s 85 off 35 balls (4×4, 8×6) that edged out Rickelton’s 87 off 51 balls (6×4, 6×6) that allowed DSG to open their campaign with an 11-run Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS Method) victory, after a tardy downpour brought an early … [Read more...] about Sizzling Klaasen drives DSG to victory in Durban
Sunrisers Eastern Cape start title defence against amped Joburg Super Kings
Tuesday, 9 January 2024: Every road leads to St George’s Park on Wednesday for the much-anticipated Betway SA20 Season 2 opener.Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape will acquire an early test of their credentials when they face Joburg Super Kings. The men in yellow from up north will be hoping to exact revenge for their semi-final defeat to Sunrisers at Centurion last season. JSK acquire tasted success at the iconic stadium before, having won in Gqeberha last season. Faf du Plessis’ … [Read more...] about Sunrisers Eastern Cape start title defence against amped Joburg Super Kings
“Feel it, is it here!”
Betway SA20 Season 2 is just one day away and the excitement is reaching fever pitch. The season kicks off at the home of last years champions - Gqeberha based Sunrisers Eastern Cape - who will face the Joburg Super Kings on Wednesday, 10 January at St George’s Park. The anticipation could be felt in the room when all six Betway SA20 franchise captains and League Commissioner, Graeme Smith, addressed the media at a press conference at Cape Town’s iconic Camps Bay, overlooking the … [Read more...] about “Feel it, is it here!”
Rising female officials headline Betway SA20 match officials panel
Sunday, 07 January 2024: Rising umpire, Lauren Agenbag, and match referee, Shandre Fritz, are some of the recent additions announced in the 20 match officials presiding over the Season 2 Betway SA20 round-robin stage to open on 10 January 2024 in Gqeberha.The number of umpires has increased to 15 from Season 1, with five match referees spread across the six iconic venues around South Africa. The League’s commitment to promoting diversity across every levels of the game has been illustrated … [Read more...] about Rising female officials headline Betway SA20 match officials panel
CSA Cubs Week Action Kicks-Off In Stellenbosch
JOHANNESBURG: The annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) Cubs Week will grasp area from 05-10 January 2024 in Stellenbosch.The CSA Cubs Week was restructured following the revising of the domestic structure with the teams named Northern Champions, Central Gladiators, Coastal Conquerors, Eastern Warriors, Southern Superstars and Western Legends. The make-up of the teams sees Champions consisting of players from the Titans, Easterns, and Limpopo. Gladiators are made up of players from Lions and … [Read more...] about CSA Cubs Week Action Kicks-Off In Stellenbosch
