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VCASA Over-40s to Represent South Africa at Inaugural IMC T20 World Cup in Pakistan

The Veterans Cricket Association of South Africa (VCASA) has announced the SA Veterans Over-40s team that will represent the country at the inaugural International Masters Cricket

JOHANNESBURG: The Veterans Cricket Association of South Africa (VCASA) has announced the SA Veterans Over-40s team that will represent the country at the inaugural International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s T20 World Cup taking place in Karachi, Pakistan from 18 November to 01 December 2025.

Led by captain, Yasser Ditta, the SA Veterans will compete against 11 other teams in the fast-paced T20 format for the first time.

Participating teams include South Africa, hosts Pakistan, the United States, Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Hong Kong, West Indies, a Rest of the World XI and a Rest of the Gulf XI.

Inspired by the recent success of the Proteas in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, and the SA Veterans Over-40s ODI team, who were crowned champions of the IMC Over-40s ODI World Cup held in Cape Town in 2024, the team aims to follow these historic victories that have set a high benchmark for South African cricket, igniting national pride across generations.

SA’s  first match will see them face tournament hosts, Pakistan, on Saturday 22 November at 10h45 (SAST), in what promises to be a thrilling tournament opener at the National Bank Stadium.

The Pakistani squad is likely to feature legendary names such as Shoaib Malik, Abdul Razzaq and mentor Javed Miandad, adding prestige and firepower to the contest.

Match Schedule – IMC Over-40s T20 World Cup 2025

  • Saturday 22 November – vs Pakistan at National Bank Stadium, 10h45
  • Sunday 23 November – vs Canada, 10h45
  • Monday 24 November – vs West Indies at National Bank Stadium, 06h00
  • Wednesday 26 November – vs Hong Kong, 06h00
  • Thursday 27 November – vs United Arab Emirates, 10h45
  • Monday 01 December – Cup Final (Venue TBC)

For final preparations, the team will assemble for a three-day high-performance camp at the CSA High Performance Centre in Tshwane from 15-18 November 2025, focusing on tactical preparation, fitness, team culture and travel readiness.

The SA Veterans’ participation underscores Cricket South Africa’s commitment to inclusive and lifelong sporting excellence and the team looks forward to engaging with global counterparts in the spirit of competition and friendship.

SA Over 40s IMC T20 World Cup Squad:

Yasser Ditta (Captain – Lions), Johan Fourie (Vice-Captain, Eastern Storm), Enock Khaalid Moothosamy (Lions), Makamo (Eastern Storm), Werner Moolman (Western Province),  Jaco Castle (Western Province), Muhammad Sohail Imran (Western Province), Willy Hantam (Western Province), Martin van der Merwe (Western Province), Brett Els (Border), Lundi Mbane (Border), Ryan Reeves (Dolphins), Stephan Joubert (Dolphins), Reinhardt Strydom (Boland), Piet Botha (Titans), Nathaniel Howard (Eastern Province).

 

Source: cricket.co.za

Rameez Raja – Rameez Raja, a former Pakistani cricketer, has also been involved in promoting cricket in the USA. His contributions to the sport have been significant.

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