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
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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
Baartman And Phehlukwayo Ruled Out Of ODI Series Hendricks Added To Squad
19 December 2023 by Guest GQEBERHA: Hasty bowler Ottniel Baartman and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo gain been ruled out of the remainder of the three-match Betway One-Day International (ODI) series against India due to injury. Baartman sustained a right side strain at training, while Phehlukwayo suffered a left side strain during the first ODI at DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday. Western Province quick bowler Beuran Hendricks has been added to the squad. Proteas ODI … [Read more...] about Baartman And Phehlukwayo Ruled Out Of ODI Series Hendricks Added To Squad
RIP Zak Limbada
The directors, management, and staff of Eastern Province Cricket (EPC) and Cricket Eastern Cape (Warriors) note with sadness the passing of long-time board member Zak Limbada. He passed yesterday morning, December 18. Zak, a former Executive at PPC Cement was appointed in 2013 by Cricket South Africa (CSA) to assist EPC with its turnaround plan. He subsequently served as the EPC Lead Independent director and Chair of Finance until his term ended in October 2021. At his passing, he was … [Read more...] about RIP Zak Limbada
Suryakumar And Kuldeep Aid India Earn Share Of Series
JOHANNESBURG: The Proteas had to settle for a share of the KFC T20 International (T20I) Series after India levelled three-match sequence 1-1 with a clinical 106-run win in match three at DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday.Victory for the tourists was set up by two performances – a flying century first by captain Suryakumar Yadav (100 off 56 balls, 7 fours, 8 sixes) and a career-best five for 17 from Kuldeep Yadav. The hosts won the toss and bowled first but conceded 201 … [Read more...] about Suryakumar And Kuldeep Aid India Earn Share Of Series
Coetzee, Hendricks Aid Proteas To 1-0 Up In Gqeberha
13 December 2023 by Guest GQEBERHA: Reeza Hendricks’ attacking intent with the bat together with three wickets by Gerald Coetzee helped the Proteas edge out India by five wickets on the DLS Method in the second KFC T20 International (T20I) at Dafabet St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday. The right-hander struck eight boundaries and a six in his 49 off 27 balls and was supported well by captain Aiden Markram (30) as the hosts hunted down a revised 152-run target in 15 overs with seven … [Read more...] about Coetzee, Hendricks Aid Proteas To 1-0 Up In Gqeberha
PROTEC and partners prepare for expansion over ‘the next 40 years’
PROTEC, a national NPO that has been building successful STEM careers in South Africa since 1982, is closing the year with exciting plans and strategies for expanding the geographic reach, the number of teachers and learners to be impacted, and the range of programmes in PROTEC’s portfolio in forthcoming years. Balan Moodley, CEO of PROTEC, says that PROTEC can study back with some pride on four decades of successful STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) educational support for learners … [Read more...] about PROTEC and partners prepare for expansion over ‘the next 40 years’
SA20 Lolly
SA20 Lolly to seize incredible ‘Taste of Summer’ on a countrywide tourMonday 11 December 2023: As temperatures rise, so does the excitement for the second season of Betway SA20 starting on 10 January 2024. With only 30 days to depart until the first ball, the League is celebrating this milestone by introducing the first-ever SA20 ice lolly. In many stadiums around the country, lollies and ice creams are synonymous with summer and a day at the cricket. As section of the countdown to … [Read more...] about SA20 Lolly
Fireworks guaranteed at Dafabet St George’s Park Cricket Stadium
There will literally be fireworks when KFC T20I action comes to Dafabet St George’s Park on Tuesday, December 12, when the Proteas face up against India as part of the Freedom Series tour. “When two of the world’s best T20 teams come head-to-head in the iconic Dafabet St Georges Stadium, the birthplace of international cricket in South Africa, we are bound see thrilling cricket” says Dr Mark Williams of Mega Sportz NPC, Stadium Management company. Fireworks will be primed to mark … [Read more...] about Fireworks guaranteed at Dafabet St George’s Park Cricket Stadium
First Time Milestone for Stubbs
Warriors coach Robin Peterson is full of praise for the three Dafabet Warriors players who have been included in the Proteas squads for the all-format inbound tour against India from 10 December – 07 January. Dafabet Warriors batter Tristan Stubbs has been included in the Proteas test squad for the first time. “I think it is a real feather in Tristan’s cap to be selected for the test squad, which is every young player’s dream,” says Peterson “It is great that they realise he is not only … [Read more...] about First Time Milestone for Stubbs
