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
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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
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
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
Warriors Fizzle to a Draw.
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.
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
NMMU Hosts Sussex County Cricket Camp
A group of Sussex County Cricket players are presently in Port Elizabeth for an intense training camp ending 9 February 2011. The cricketers are being led by Coach Mark Davis who has praised the facilities available at NMMU as being "holistically excellent". Mark is a former Grey High School pupil, Northern Transvaal captain and professional cricketer, who represented Somerset County Cricket Club in 77 first-class matches and 59 List A matches between 1982 and 1989 before becoming a … [Read more...] about NMMU Hosts Sussex County Cricket Camp
Time to Support the Proteas
South Africans did it for Bafana Bafana, now the country is being urged to wear cricket jerseys on Fridays in support of the Proteas leading up to the ICC World Cup in February. Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday welcomed an initiative by Lead SA, encouraging the South African public to show their 100 percent support for the Proteas. Lead SA is a Primedia Broadcasting initiative which aims to encourage South Africans to become more proactive about the progress of the country. The … [Read more...] about Time to Support the Proteas
Hamba Gahle Makhaya Ntini
South African cricket fans on Sunday said goodbye to one of the greatest sporting heroes the country has produced, Makhaya Ntini. Ntini was born in Mdingi in the Eastern Cape and made his Test and ODI debut for the Proteas at the (Western Australian Cricket Association) WACA Ground, Perth, Australia in 1998. He also played in the 2003 and 2007 World Cups. He is an inspiration to thousands of children across the country and has an academy in the Eastern Cape. With 390 dismissals, Ntini … [Read more...] about Hamba Gahle Makhaya Ntini
Proteas Defeated in Durban
India sealed a 21-run defeat against the Proteas in an official Twenty20 international, which took place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Sunday's match was also a send-off for South African cricket star, Makhaya Ntini, who represented his country for the final time. A concert to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Indian arrival in South Africa was held after the game. India won the toss and made 168 for six in their innings. Rohit Sharma boosted the Indian score card with his 50 off 32 … [Read more...] about Proteas Defeated in Durban
How do You Know Your Team is Bottom of the Log?
www.MyPE.co.za: Quite simple really - when the talk in the media centre turns to the 'good old days'. Who remembers: The wooden benches at the Duckpond Pavilion, Capacity crowds for domestic competitions, Beer in sealed tins, Portable fires, Skottels, Sunshine, Slagging the fielders, Heckling the batsmen, Not having to call in sick to watch the game, Using the ring pull from beer tins to shoot the rear ends sticking out the wooden benches, Fighting to get your (normal size) bat signed, … [Read more...] about How do You Know Your Team is Bottom of the Log?
St Georges Park Cricket Grounds
St George's Park is a multi-use park in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The park is the oldest park in Port Elizabeth and most commonly associated with the St George's cricket grounds which are the grounds of the second oldest cricket club in South Africa and located within the park. The Port Elizabeth Bowling Green Club, the oldest lawn bowling club in South Africa, has been located in the park since its founding in 1882. The collection of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, formerly … [Read more...] about St Georges Park Cricket Grounds
Proteas Triumphant Over India
South Africa have recorded an emphatic victory over India in the first Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Monday. The Proteas defeated India by an innings and 25 runs, after only having to bowl 35 balls on the final day. India were dismissed 459 all out. Indian veteran Sachin Tendulkar, who became the first cricketer in Test history to score 50 centuries, remained unbeaten on 111. South Africa made 620 for four, declared in their first innings, after India failed dismally in their … [Read more...] about Proteas Triumphant Over India
