Betway SA20 and Bluewater partner to steer sustainability
League takes first step towards becoming eco-friendly event Monday, 5 February 2024:The Betway SA20 Playoffs and Final are staking a...
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DSG ready to face Sunrisers’ firepower in Betway SA20 Qualifier 1
Maharaj and Markram reflect on team readiness Monday, 5 February 2024: There is precious little to separate Sunrisers Eastern Cape...
Betway SA20 Playoffs promise thrilling cricket action and unforgettable entertainment
Newlands and Wanderers to roll out red carpet for fans Monday, 5 February 2024: The journey to crowning the 2024 Betway...
ICC January Player of the Month Nominees
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the shortlists of nominees for the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards for January 2024. The ICC Men’s Player of the Month shortlist includes the architects of two memorable Test victories away from home, plus a prolific pacer who celebrated another significant milestone in the …
Kwena Maphaka, The Bowling Prodigy Destined For Bigger Things
All it took for Kwena Maphaka to stamp his presence at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 was two balls. Off his second delivery in the tournament, he bowled a searing, inswinging yorker that had West Indies opener Adrian Weir flummoxed. What followed was an animated punch in the air and a big …
Defending Champions India Clash Against Hosts South Africa
India take on South Africa in the first semi-final of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 in Benoni. After 38 matches and 16 days since the start of the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2024, four teams now remain in contention for the coveted title. India have been a force throughout the …
Moreeng Reflects On Proteas Women’s Ongoing Tour Down Under
ADELAIDE: On the back of a closely contested T20 International (T20I) series against Australia, Proteas Women head coach Hilton Moreeng shared...
JSK claim final playoff spot in miraculous fashion at the Bullring
Playoffs to determine who gets to the highly anticipated Betway SA20 Final Friday, 03 February: The Joburg Super Kings clinched...
Tributes Pour In For Cricket Icon – Simon Swigelaar
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) and South Western Districts Cricket (SWD) have received with great the sadness, news of the passing...
Australia Secures Comfortable Win In First ODI After Kapp’s Fifty Was Derailed By Injury
ADELAIDE: Australia delivered a strong performance, led by Beth Mooney and Alana King, securing an eight-wicket victory in the first One-Day...
Interview: U19 Cricket World Cup – Isai Thorne (West Indies) and Sam Konstas (Australia)
In the U19 Cricket World Cup being played in South Africa, on 2 February 2024, West Indies vs Australia ended in no result in Kimberley. Australia 227/8 (50) v West Indies 24/2 (4.3). West Indies struck early with the ball after opting to field first against Australia. Inside the Powerplay, Aussie openers Harry Dixon and …
1.2 Million Applications and Counting
Excitement for the historic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 being held in the West Indies and USA from 1-29 June is building with 1.2 million ticket applications received in the first 48 hours of the public ballot. Applications have come from 126 countries, showing the global appeal of the event, but it is locals …
Interview: U19 Cricket World Cup – Saad Baig (Pakistan) and Philippe le Roux (Ireland)
On 30 January 2024 in the U19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Pakistan beat Ireland by three wickets in Potchefstroom. Ireland 181 (48.4 overs) v Pakistan 182/7 (43.4 overs). Pakistan’s pacers made merry at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom after skipper Saad Baig opted to bowl first against Ireland. Ubaid Shah, who leads …
Interview: Betway SA20 Cricket – Dale Benkenstein (PC) and Junior Dala (DSG)
The log-leaders closed off their final home match in style on Tuesday 30 January. The Betway SA20 table-toppers, Durban’s Super Giants, booked their spot in Qualifier 1 of the Playoffs at Newlands on 6 February, after extending their winning streak in their final home match of the season on Tuesday evening. The Super Giants moved …
Sunrisers title defence on track as they book Qualifier 1 spot
The Eastern Cape-based side to join DSG in first qualifier Friday, 02 February 2024: The Sunrisers Eastern Cape will head...
Magical Maphaka Six-For Puts SA U19S Into WC Semis
POTCHEFSTROOM: Kwena Maphaka helped South Africa storm into the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 semi-finals by claiming an astonishing...
Interview: U19 Cricket World Cup – Mason Clarke (Current Zealand and Uday Saharan (India)
On 30 January 2024 in the U19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, India beat New Zealand by 214 runs in Bloemfontein. India 295/8 (50 overs) v New Zealand 81 (28.1 overs). Musheer Khan hit his second century of the U19 Men’s CWC 2024 as India continued to excel batting first in the tournament. New …
Interview: U19 Cricket World Cup – Ateendra Subramanian (USA) and Wahidullah Zadran (Afghanistan)
On 31 January 2024 in the U19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Afghanistan beat USA by three wickets in Benoni. USA 148 (48.2 overs) v Afghanistan 151/7 (49.3 overs). In the first of two 13th-16th place playoffs held in Benoni, Afghanistan opted to bowl first against the USA. However, they struggled to make an …
Interview: U19 Cricket World Cup – Kwena Maphaka (South Africa) and Matthew Schonken (Zimbabwe)
On 31 January 2024 in the U19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, South Africa beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Potchefstroom. Zimbabwe 102 (29.2 overs) v South Africa 103/1 (13.3 overs). In the Super Six clash of the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 between South Africa and their sub-Saharan Africa neighbours, it was …
Paarl Royals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape commence battle to join DSG in Qualifier 1
Both sides having already qualified for playoffs Friday, 02 February 2024: With Durban’s Super Giants having already secured their place...
Interview: U19 Cricket World Cup – Callum Vidler (Australia) and Charlie Allison (England)
On 31 January 2024 in the U19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Australia beat England by 110 runs (DLS method) in Kimberley. Australia 266/6 (50 overs) v England 104 (16.5 overs). Left-arm spinner and all-rounder Theo Wylie came into the side and delivered for England with a remarkable four-wicket haul, effectively stalling Australia’s charge …
Wolvaardt Keen For ODI Series Following Competitive T20Is Against Australia
ADELAIDE: The stage is set for a thrilling encounter at the iconic Adelaide Oval as the Proteas Women take on Australia...
Scotland Emerge Victorious Against Namibia
After a frantic quadruple-header on 31 January, Thursday saw only a single match being played, but the play-off clash between Scotland and Namibia in Benoni was not short on action. In a thrilling contest that went down to the wire, Scotland secured a victory against Namibia, closing out their ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup …
Kumal And Eisakhil Guilty Of Breaching The ICC Code Of Conduct
Nepal’s Arjun Kumal and Afghanistan’s Hassan Eisakhil have been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their matches at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup on 31 January. In the Nepal v Bangladesh fixture, Kumal was found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player …