Simon Harmer was named Toshiba NMMU Cricket Club's Cricketer of the Year at their annual prize-giving function held at the campus on Monday 4 April 2011. Simon played a crucial role in ensuring that the TOSHIBA Madibaz cricket team won back to back USSA titles in 2009 and 2010. He was the second highest wicket taker at the USSA week collecting 13 wickets at 3.9 runs per over. This included a match winning performance in the final where he collected four wickets. He was further selected … [Read more...] about Simon Harmer Cricketer of the Year
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Local Cricket this Weekend
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team gets ready to take on Easterns in their last CSA Provincial fixture for the 2010/2011 season. This match will be played from Thursday, 31st March to Sunday, 3rd April 2011 at Axxess St Georges. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: David White Rudi Second Micheal Smith (Captain) Sean Adair Athi Dyilli Colin Ackermannn Warren Bell Corbyn Dolley Sisana Magala Lionel Vaaltyn Kyle Stewart James … [Read more...] about Local Cricket this Weekend
Proteas Canter to Quarterfinals
South Africa have booked their place in the quarterfinals at the ICC Cricket World Cup after securing a comfortable 131-run win against Ireland. Ireland, consistently losing wickets throughout their innings were bowled out for 141 in 33.1 overs, after South Africa posted a testing total of 272/7 at Eden Gardens. South Africa were sent in to bat first by the Irish, a decision which seemed justified when the Proteas found themselves at 117/5 after the Irish bowled and fielded smartly. The … [Read more...] about Proteas Canter to Quarterfinals
Where Were You When Peterson Saved our Bacon?
Robin Peterson came to South Africa's rescue in the final over against India to give the Proteas a three wicket win in their group B clash at the ICC Cricket World Cup. The Nagpur match went down to the wire leaving South Africa with 13 runs in the last over for victory. Peterson stepped up to the task by blasting 16 runs off the last four balls. Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni opted to give Ashish Nehra that mammoth task of containing the South African tailenders ahead of spinner … [Read more...] about Where Were You When Peterson Saved our Bacon?
Tahir – Will he or Won’t he?
The most anticipated group B match at that ICC Cricket World Cup is now one sleep away but South Africa find themselves dealing with their biggest injury blow to date. It is yet to be confirmed whether South Africa's leading wicket-taker Imran Tahir at this World Cup, will play against India on Saturday. Cricket South Africa confirmed on Thursday that their key leg spinner has suffered an undisplaced fracture in his left thumb. "Imran injured himself during the game against England … [Read more...] about Tahir – Will he or Won’t he?
Old Grey Cricket Six-A-Side.
Maritime Motors Proudly Presents Old Grey Six-A-Side Cricket. This annual event takes place on Saturday 12 March at Old Grey Club, opposite the Mount Rd Police Station This fun filled event will see 12 teams fight it out for the coveted prize of R1000.00 Sixes, and lots of them, is on the cards. Boerewors rolls will be on sale. The GIG Rig will be in attendance. Entertainment for the whole day. Come and see Port Elizabeth's finest Batsmen have the big "heave-ho" as they smash balls to … [Read more...] about Old Grey Cricket Six-A-Side.
Eastern Province Cricket off to the Free State
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team gets ready to take Free State in their next CSA Provincial fixture for the 2010/2011 season. This match will be played from Thursday, 10th March to Sunday, 13th March 2011 in Bloemfortein. The Eastern Province Selectors announced the team as follows: Michael Price, David White, Michael Smith, Kelly Smuts, Athie Dyili, Warren Bell, Simon Harmer, Andrew Birch, Lionel Vaaltyn, Basheer Walters, Reece Williams, Rudi Second and Sean Adair. The coach … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Cricket off to the Free State
Sometimes Wickets Count More Than Runs
On Sunday 6 March England defeated South Africa by six runs in a group B match despite their dismal batting performance. England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss at the M A Chidambaram Stadium and elected to bat. The English only managed to make 171 runs in their allotted overs with some great bowling from the South African bowlers. England found themselves in serious trouble at 3-15 when Robin Peterson offered an excellent first four-over spell. Peterson damaged the English top … [Read more...] about Sometimes Wickets Count More Than Runs
Proteas Dominate Netherlands and Top Group B
South Africa brushed aside the Netherlands to win their second group B match at the ICC Cricket World Cup in Mohali. The Dutch faced a daunting initial run rate of 7.04 in search of a mammoth 352-run target set by the South Africans and lost all 10 wickets for a mere 120 runs. Imran Thair gave another superb performance by claiming three Dutch wickets, dismissing two of their tail-enders at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. Jacques Kallis drew first blood with his first ball … [Read more...] about Proteas Dominate Netherlands and Top Group B
Warriors vs Dolphins
The 2nd leg of the Standard Bank Pro20 Semi Finals for the Chevrolet Warriors will take place in Durban on Friday 5 March 2011. The Chevrolet Warriors are one up in the 3 leg semi final and will be hoping to cinch the 2nd semi so that a 3rd match will not be necessary. The squad to take on the Dolphins in Durban was announced as follows: Davy Jacobs (Capt) Ashwell Prince Nicky Boje Mark Boucher Justin Kreusch Jon Jon Smuts Craig Thyssen Lyall Meyer Makhaya … [Read more...] about Warriors vs Dolphins
Eastern Province Cricket Meets KZN Inland at St Georges
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team gets ready to take on Kwa Zulu Natal Inland in their next CSA Provincial fixture for the 2010/2011 season. This match will be played from Thursday, 3rd March to Sunday, 6th March 2011 at Axxess St Georges. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Michael Smith (Captian), Warren Bell, Sean Adair, Michael Price, Simon Harmer, David White, Rudi Second. Athi Dyili, Reece Williams, Corbyn Dolley, Lionel Vaaltyn and Basheer … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Cricket Meets KZN Inland at St Georges
Proteas on a Roll, Australians on the Barbie
The Proteas kept their momentum going with a seven wicket victory against Australia in their second warm-up game ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Australia won the toss and elected to bat at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalor. But the defending world champions got off to a disastrous start losing both their opening batsmen by the fourth over. Shane Watson and Brad Haddin were both dismissed for ducks. Dale Steyn trapped Watson lbw while Haddin was run out by Lonwabo … [Read more...] about Proteas on a Roll, Australians on the Barbie
Warriors entertain the Kidz
Last night the Warriors team got together with the Warrior Kidz at Axxess St Georges. The Kidz were given some coaching lessons, and the Warriors players entertained the kidz on the field, playing some cricket and signing lots of autographs and the Kidz posing with their favourite players, while the dads indulged in some of Charles' finest and prodding at some wors burning on a bed of hot coals. The Warriors players were introduced by Juan "Rusty" Theron with his youthful flambouyant manner. … [Read more...] about Warriors entertain the Kidz
Crickets Turn to Try and Down a Lion
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
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
