JOHANNESBURG: As the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Women’s Professional Domestic League enters its second professional season, it proudly steps forward under a new name – the Hollywoodbets Pro Series, consisting of both the Hollywoodbets Pro50 and Pro20 Competitions.
This transformation follows the announcement of Hollywoodbets as the main sponsor for this exciting new chapter in South Africa’s women’s cricket.
The professionalisation of women’s cricket now allows Division 1 (Top 6) teams to contract 11 players each, further bolstered by the addition of High Performance and Nationally contracted players. This marks a significant step in elevating the standard of women’s cricket, ensuring a competitive and well-resourced environment for players at the highest level.
The 2024/25 Hollywoodbets Pro Series season gets underway this Friday, 04 October with the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies set to open the Pro20 competition against the Fidelity Titans at 09h00 in Durban.
Hollywoodbets Kingsmead will come alive on Friday with a thrilling double-header that will also see the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Men face off against the Momentum Multiply Titans at 14h00 in the T20 Challenge, an encounter that will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
The action doesn’t stop there, as Saturday promises more excitement with Hollywoodbets Pro50 matches. In Durban, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies will continue their campaign against Titans, while in Bloemfontein, the Knights Women will host the DP World Lions at the Mangaung Oval.
This season, the Hollywoodbets Pro Series aims to build on the success of its inaugural year, showcasing the talent and tenacity of South Africa’s women cricketers.
The Series will once again provide a platform for rising stars and seasoned professionals to shine, bringing world-class cricket to fans across the country.
Fans are encouraged to join the excitement, either in-stadium or by tuning in to the CSA YouTube channel for the live coverage.
The Hollywoodbets Pro Series fixtures are attached.
HOLLYWOODBETS PRO SERIES CONTRACTED SQUADS
HOLLYWOODBETS DOLPHINS: Nondumiso Shangase, Courtney Gounden, Nobulumko Baneti, Nicole De Klerk, Jade de Figueiredo, Alexandra Candler, Zintle Mali, Seshnie Naidu, Kiara Fisher, Kwanga Pinini, Nosihle Sisanda Ngubane
National Contracts: Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayanda Hlubi
WORLD SPORTS BETTING WESTERN PROVINCE: Leah Jones, Faye Tunnicliffe, Dane van Niekerk, Nosipho Vezi, Saarah Smith, Kayla Reyneke, Caitlin Wyngaard, Oluhle Siyo, Yandiswa Mangele, Tatum le Roux, Rifqah Esau
National Contracts: Marizanne Kapp, Lara Goodall, Nadine de Klerk, Delmi Tucker
High Performance Contracts: Babette de Leede, Jemma Botha
DP WORLD LIONS: Raisibe Ntozakhe, Sunette Viljoen-Louw, Kgomotso Rapoo, Jenna Evans, Lehlohonolo Meso, Nonkululeko Thabethe, Sarah Nettleton, Madison Landsman, Samantha Schutte, Palesa Mapoo, Refilwe Moncho.
National Contracts: Ayabonga Khaka, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
FIDELITY TITANS: Robyn Searle, Paulinah Mashishi, Tebego Macheke, Ricea Coetzer, Gandhi Jafta, Katherine Prior, Amogelang Maphangula, Kay-Leigh Tapp, Monalisa Legodi, Alysia Rudolph, Pura Andreoa.
National Contracts: Laura Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Eliz-Mari Marx
SIX GUN GRILL GARDEN ROUTE BADGERS: Janè Winster, Annerie Dercksen, Micaéla Andrews, Mieke de Ridder, Asakhe Nyovane, Julia Hoal, Khayahazi Mathe, Nicolien Janse van Rensburg, Gizelle Abrahams, Vuyolwethu Bonya, Nadine Moodley
High Performance Contract: Julandi Saayman
KNIGHTS: Mignon van de Merwe, Izel Cilliers, Luyanda Nzuza, Zintle Kula, Evodia Yekile, Elandri Janse van Rensbug, Yolandi Potgieter, Miane Smit, Anica Swart, Lucian Swartz, Verunissa Reddy
Source: cricket.co.za
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