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Co-hosts India will open their title defence at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a marquee night fixture against the United States at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium on 7 February, setting the tone for what promises to be a spectacular opening day of cricket across the subcontinent. Former champions Pakistan and the West …

The Flexbrands Knights were crowned champions of the 2025/26 T20 Knockout competition after their 11-run victory over Eastern Cape Iinyathi on Monday.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the Proteas Women’s T20 international (T20I) and One-Day International (ODI) squads for the upcoming white-ball tour against Ireland between 05 - 19 December across Cape Town, Paarl, Benoni, East London, Gqeberha and Johannesburg.

The Garden Route Badgers secured a convincing victory over Mpumalanga Rhinos in the T20 Knockout Eliminator , winning by 43 runs at the Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn.

A dazzling century by Lhuan-dré Pretorius and a Rivaldo Moonsamy ton ensured South Africa A ended their tour of India with a comfortable 73-run win over their international counterparts in the final One-Day match at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the match schedule for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from 15 January to 6 February 2026. Sixteen teams will compete across 41 matches, culminating in the final at the Harare Sports Club on 6 February. The opening …

The Free State Cricket Union is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with innovative brand powerhouse Flexbrands, who have officially secured a three-year naming rights agreement with the Knights.

Daryl Mitchell has become the first player from New Zealand since Glenn Turner in 1979 to top the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after his match-winning century against the West Indies in their series opener in Christchurch. The 34-year-old’s 118-ball knock of 119 that won him the Player of the Match award, has helped him …

BLOEMFONTEIN: The Knights sealed their place in the T20 Knockout Final, winning by 3 runs (DLS method) over Eastern Cape Iinyathi in the rain-affected Qualifier 1 encounter at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. After being put in to bat first, Iinyathi ended on 140/7 after 20 overs. The innings saw a series of struggles as the Knights’ bowlers applied pressure early on. Nathan Roux was bowled out by Mbongi Mhlanga after 8 runs. Lihle Sizani, another early casualty, managed only 9 runs before being dismissed by Sisanda Magala, leaving Iinyathi at 18/2. Despite a shaky start, Iinyathi attempted to rebuild, but wickets fell rapidly. Christian Du Toit and Jason Niemand both fell for 8 and 19 runs respectively, with Mhlanga claiming three wickets in quick succession. Wian Ruthven provided much-needed momentum, striking 25 runs off just 17 balls The innings was reclaimed to some extent by Hardus Coetzer, who stood firm amidst the collapse, scoring a resilient 33 from 24 balls. His innings included 1 four and 2 sixes. Alindile Mhletywa also contributed with 11 runs, helping Iinyathi reach a total of 140. The Knights’ bowling attack was led by Mbongi Mhlanga, who finished with impressive figures of 3 for 18 in his four overs. Sisanda Magala and Seth Fledermus also chipped in with crucial wickets, maintaining tight lines and lengths throughout the innings. Chasing a target of 141, the Knights started their innings with confidence. Jacques Snyman, leading from the front, scored 36 runs off 24 balls, striking four 4s and 2 sixes. His aggressive intent set the tone for the chase, however, he fell to Lihle Sizani, departing at 48/1. Ruben du Toit, making a quick contribution of 12 runs off 9 balls, was dismissed by Thozama Totana, leaving the Knights at 62/2. Despite losing two wickets, the chase was well under control. Cloete scored 14 runs while Abrahams added 8 runs and the hosts were on 76/2 in 11.4 overs when rain came. With this win, the Knights advance to the final at home. Meanwhile, Iinyathi will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for Qualifier 2, seeking to bounce back and keep their tournament hopes alive. Full WTC Mace tour details and tickets are available HERE and on Cricket.co.za Upcoming Division 2 T20 Knockout Matches: Wednesday, 19 Nov 2025 @13h00: Eliminator: Garden Route Badgers vs Mpumalanga Rhinos – Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn Friday, 21 Nov 2025 @13h00: Qualifier 2 – Iinyathi vs Winner of Eliminator – Buffalo Park, East London Sunday, 23 Nov 2025 @13h00: Final – Knights vs Winner of Q2 – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein ENDS Issued by: Cricket South Africa – Corporate Communications

 Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Dian Forrester and Delano Potgieter all got starts but failed to kick on as South Africa A suffered a nine-wicket loss against India A in game two of their three-match One-Day Series in Rajkot on Sunday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the schedule for the inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy T20I, to be staged in Bangkok, Thailand, from 20 to 30 November 2025, marking another significant stride in the ICC’s global strategy to promote women’s cricket and expand worldwide participation in the sport. Eight teams – Thailand, the …

It was a good day of cricket out at the WSB Newlands Cricket Ground for WSB Western Province when both men and women’s teams emerged victorious against Hollywoodbets Dolphins in the T20 double-header on Sunday.

Betway SA20 continues to capture hearts across India, with ‘SA20 India Day 2025’ in Mumbai marking another milestone in the League’s growing global story. The celebration comes just weeks ahead of Season 4 starting on 26 December, setting the stage for a summer of world-class cricket and unmissable entertainment. Hosted at the Museum of Solutions …

Pakistan batter Salman Agha and spinner Abrar Ahmed have attained career best positions in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after some fine performances in their home series against South Africa and Sri Lanka this past week. Salman’s match-winning 105 not out off 87 balls in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi that …