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With South Africa locked on points with India, Proteas assistant coach Claire Terblanche is clear on what her side need to do against Bangladesh. South Africa need a big win to stand any chance of qualifying for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals, as India have a sizeable lead in net run rate. …

Orla Prendergast’s sublime half-century helped Ireland claim their first-ever win at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to leave the West Indies relying on results from elsewhere. In their fifth appearance at this tournament, Ireland broke their duck with a maiden victory in Bristol, chasing down a target of 129 to win by six wickets. …

A fine all-round display from Ayesha Zafar helped Pakistan finish the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on a high note as they beat the Netherlands by 37 runs in Bristol. Ayesha scored 32 in a 94-run partnership with Gull Feroza as Pakistan, with a world ranking of eight, made 126 for six from their …

Sri Lanka pulled off a dramatic three-wicket win over Scotland but their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final hopes hang in the balance. Put into bat, Scotland had made a fast start to their innings but scoring slowed as soon as they were out of the powerplay, and they wobbled several times on their …

Tazmin Brits hit her first T20I century as South Africa beat the Netherlands by 88 runs to join India on six points in the Group A semi-final race. Brits put on a 121-run opening stand with Laura Wolvaardt before powering to her maiden hundred as South Africa set the Netherlands 209 to win. The Dutch …

Cricket South Africa (CSA) congratulates Proteas Men all-rounder Marco Jansen on his inclusion in the prestigious Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2026, recognising young leaders and trailblazers who are shaping the future of the continent through excellence, innovation and influence.

Izzy Sharp’s maiden T20I half-century fired New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over Scotland as they kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 hopes alive. A 101-run stand with Brooke Halliday helped the White Ferns recover from a shaky start to successfully chase 132 and keep their qualification dreams intact. Darcey Carter had earlier …

Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim has won the ICC Player of the Month award for his solid effort in a home Test series against Pakistan while England seam bowler Lauren Bell’s notable run in white-ball series against India and New Zealand helped her clinch the women’s award. Mushfiqur, who had earlier won the award in …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched its Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines for female cricketers, providing players, Member Boards, medical professionals and coaches with a practical framework to support the return to cricket after pregnancy. With women’s cricket becoming increasingly professional and career opportunities continuing to expand, more players are choosing to start families …

Marizanne Kapp was the hero as South Africa won a thrilling, see-sawing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match, defeating India by six wickets. India (ICC Ranking: 3) were on track for a huge total until South Africa found their lines and lengths, restricting their opponents to 158 for seven as Kapp took two for …

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is pleased to announce the South Africa under-19 Women’s squad for its maiden Youth T20 International (T20I) tour to Pakistan, scheduled to take place from 14–24 July.The 15-player squad will once again be captained by Easterns all-rounder Mieke van Voorst. The group also features six players who represented SA U19 Women at the Patricia Kambarami Cup in Nigeria earlier this year, where the team secured a bronze medal. They are Daneli Boschoff (Boland), Jae-Leigh Filander and Miya Lalor (both Western Province), Ziya Mohanlall (KZN Coastal), Ashleigh van Wyk (Easterns) and Chanel Venter (Titans).The tour will comprise five Youth T20 International matches, to be played on 14, 17, 19, 22 and 24 July. All fixtures will be staged as day-night encounters at the National Stadium in Karachi.The historic trip presents the SA U19 Women with a valuable opportunity to further their preparations for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027, which will be held in Bangladesh and Nepal in January next year.SA U19 Women head coach Dinesha Devnarain said: “This tour is a significant step in our preparation for the T20 World Cup next year. While our national training camps remain important in developing our skills, game plans and team culture, there is no substitute for the experience gained through competitive international cricket. “The opportunity to play a quality opposition in Pakistan and experience subcontinent conditions similar to those we expect in Bangladesh and Nepal will be invaluable for our players. It will help them adapt to different environments, grow in confidence and further their understanding of their roles as we continue building towards the World Cup.” SA U19 Women Convenor of Selectors, AJ Rudman commented:“We are pleased with the balance and depth of this squad, which combines a strong core of players from our recent camps and tours with individuals who have impressed at provincial level.“As we continue building towards the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, this tour provides an excellent opportunity to expose the players to international cricket, different conditions and high-pressure situations. It will allow us to further assess combinations, role clarity and adaptability within the group.”SA U19 Women’s Squad Mieke van Voorst (captain, Easterns), Chris-Mari Bezuidenhout (Mpumalanga), Daneli Boshoff (Boland), Jae-Leigh Filander (Western Province), Reabetswe Dithupe (North West), Miya Lalor (Western Province), Respect Mabasa (Limpopo), Ziya Mohanlall (KwaZulu-Natal Coastal), Makwana Moriri (Central Gauteng Lions), Lungile Ngcobo (KwaZulu-Natal Coastal), Melissa van der Merwe (Boland), Diedre van Rensburg (North West), Ashleigh Van Wyk (Easterns), Chanel Venter (Titans) and Nobubelebesisa Zwane (KwaZulu-Natal Coastal). Fixtures – Youth T20I Series Tuesday, 14 July at TBC1st Youth T20I – Pakistan U19 vs SA U19 Women (National Stadium, Karachi) Friday, 17 July at TBC2nd Youth T20I – Pakistan U19 vs SA U19 Women (National Stadium, Karachi) Sunday, 19 July at TBC3rd Youth T20I – Pakistan U19 vs SA U19 Women (National Stadium, Karachi) Wednesday, 22 July at TBC4th Youth T20I – Pakistan U19 vs SA U19 Women (National Stadium, Karachi) Friday, 24 July at TBC5th Youth T20I – Pakistan U19 vs SA U19 Women (National Stadium, Karachi) For media enquiries, contact:Lita Gqirana+27 (0) 76 503 9655litag@cricket.co.za ENDS

Harmanpreet Kaur will make history on Sunday as the India captain becomes the first player to appear in 200 T20 internationals. Ever-present at ICC Women’s T20 World Cups, the 37-year-old will lead her side out to take on South Africa at Old Trafford in a crunch game in Group A. Kaur made her T20I debut …

Potchefstroom, South Africa – North West Cricket announced the conclusion of its longstanding naming rights partnership with the JB Marks Local Municipality, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for cricket in the province. As part of its strategic growth plans, North West Cricket is officially opening the naming rights opportunity for its premier …

Stafanie Taylor’s heroics with the bat and Aaliyah Alleyne’s death bowling saw the West Indies squeeze past a spirited Scotland by seven runs at Headingley. Taylor rescued the West Indies after they had slipped to 85 for five, with a 19-ball 47 to see her side post 153 for six. Darcey Carter survived cramp and …

South Africa withstood a brilliant all-round performance from Pakistan’s Fatima Sana to open their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 account with a two-wicket win at Edgbaston. Batting first, the Pakistan skipper came to the crease with her side 33 for six and was later joined by Tuba Hassan, the pair adding 71 for the …

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma’s opening 115-run stand set India up for a 95-run win over the Netherlands in the first T20I meeting between the teams. The openers put on the second biggest partnership of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 so far, as India posted an imposing 209 for five. The Netherlands were proactive in their chase but always well behind the required …

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is set to celebrate an unforgettable year of cricket at the Annual CSA Pathway and Professional Awards 2025/26, to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 16 July under the theme, Crowning Glory.

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) proudly congratulates Proteas Men captain, Temba Bavuma, on being named among the TIME100 Most Influential Sports People of 2026 by global publication, TIME Magazine. Bavuma’s recognition adds to a growing list of milestones in a career that has transcended cricket, cementing his place as one of South Africa’s most influential and …

Australia eased to a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh for their second win of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. After spin dominated their triumph over South Africa, seam dominated at Headingley as they restricted Bangladesh to 77 for eight. Georgia Voll’s 45 not out helped Australia to chase down the target comfortably, winning with 63 balls …

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Jane Maguire as a replacement for Ava Canning in the Ireland squad. Maguire was named as a replacement when Canning was ruled out due to a stress fracture in her back. The replacement of a player requires the approval of the …