This Sunday’s action of the Hollywoodbets Pro Series delivered more victories for Garden Route Badgers and North West Dragons, this time in the Hollywoodbets Pro20, whilst DP World Lions and the Fidelity Titans shared the spoils in the Highveld. The DP World Lions Women and Fidelity Titans Ladies encounter was called off due to inclement weather in Johannesburg with only 12 overs played. After being sent in, the Titans were led by a fluent innings from Lizelle Lee, who struck

Player of the Match Sadaf Shamas. Pakistan marched to a 119-run triumph in the third ICC Women’s Championship (IWC) One-Day International (ODI) against the Proteas Women during the fifth edition of Black Day in Durban on Sunday. The result saw South Africa secure the series 2–1. Sadaf Shamas stormed to an 82-ball 97 (16x4, 1x6) alongside Fatima Sana’s 60 off 41 deliveries (3x4, 5x6) to help the tourists post an outstanding 306/8. South Africa was dismissed for 187 in their re

Hoping to cap off a memorable ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a win, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza produced a brilliant all-round show, scoring 73 runs and claiming three wickets. However, it was not enough to halt the South African juggernaut. After restricting Zimbabwe to 153/7, the Proteas chased down the target in 17.5 overs, completing a five-wicket win to extend their unbeaten run at the tournament. Electing to bat first, Zimbabwe had stepped out with intent

The relegation race is on in the Hollywoodbets Pro Series and victories for North West Dragons Women and Garden Route Badgers Women make for an interesting run at the bottom of the log. On Saturday, competitive performances across all three matches highlighted the depth and resilience on display in the latest round of women’s domestic cricket, with wins for the Badgers, Dragons and DP World Lions Women in the Hollywoodbets Pro50. The Badgers produced a composed all-round perf

The DP World Lions claimed a 15 run DLS victory over World Sports Betting Western Province in their 1-Day Cup opener at the DP World Wanderers Stadium on Saturday. After Western Province won the toss and posted 259/7 in a rain shortened 42 over innings, the Lions replied with 245/4 in 36 overs, with the result decided by DLS. Western Province’s total was built around a century from David Bedingham, who struck 103 off 93 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes. He shared in

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins fell to a six wicket 1-Day Cup defeat against the Dafabet Warriors at St George’s Park on Friday evening, despite a determined all-round effort in Gqeberha. Having won the toss and elected to bat first, the Dolphins posted a competitive 279/7 from their 50 overs. The foundation was laid by Slade van Staden and Marques Ackerman, who steadied the innings after an early wobble. Tshepang Dithole fell for five and Jon-Jon Smuts for 15 as the Dolphins sli

For the Moothee Ram Tuskers, the opening fixture of the CSA 1-Day Cup against the North West Dragons offers more than just a fresh start, it presents an opportunity to reframe a season that has, at times, promised more than it has delivered. They will host the Dragons in their 50 over competition opener on Sunday at the AET Pietermaritzburg Oval. Head coach Ahmed Amla is clear about the mood in camp. Motivation is not in short supply. “Everyone is motivated and we have everyt

The South African Women’s Selection Panel has announced the Proteas Women squad that is set to embark on an outbound T20 International (T20I) and One-Day International (ODI) tour to New Zealand from 15 March-4 April. Captained by Laura Wolvaardt, the 15-player group includes a maiden ODI call-up for World Sports Betting Western Province all-rounder Kayla Reyneke, who impressed in the T20I series against Pakistan earlier this month. There is a welcome return to the 50-over squ

Cricket South Africa (CSA) will unite cricket and cause when the Proteas Women take the field in the fifth Black Day One-Day International (ODI) at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium on Sunday. The Proteas Women head into the Black Day ODI with an unassailable 2-0 lead against Pakistan in the ICC Women’s Championship ODI series following a high-scoring thriller in the second match in Centurion on Wednesday. The annual Black Day fixture sees the national team proudly don a sp

The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) is proud to announce that World Sports Betting (WSB) Newlands Cricket Ground will once again take centre stage in the South African summer, hosting a series of marquee international fixtures during the 2026/27 home season. This follows the official announcement by Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirming the South Africa national cricket team international schedule, which features high-profile tours by Australia, Bangladesh and Eng

World Sports Betting Western Province Men captain Daniel Smith believes his side is refreshed, refocused and ready to mount a strong challenge when they open their 1-Day Cup campaign against DP World Lions at DP World Wanderers on Saturday starting at 1pm. After missing out on a place in the 4-Day Series final, the Boys in Blue have used the break to regroup and reset ahead of the 50-over competition - a format in which they have enjoyed success in recent seasons. “The 1-Day

World Sports Betting Western Province Women captain Leah Jones has called for intensity, discipline and consistency as the Girls in Blue prepare to host North-West Dragons in their final Hollywoodbets Pro Series home fixtures at WSB Newlands this weekend. WSB Western Province will face the North West Dragons on Saturday and Sunday in crucial Pro50 and Pro20 encounters, having already secured a place in the Hollywoodbets Pro20 final while still pushing to climb higher than thi

An Aiden Markram special guided South Africa past West Indies and one step closer to the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. After a record partnership Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd helped West Indies fight back from 83/7 to 176/8 in 20 overs, Markram shut out any more comebacks by the Caribbean side, scoring an unbeaten 82 as South Africa raced to the target in 16.1 overs. The nine-wicket win put them in pole position for semi-final spot from Group 1. With tw

Goldrush Boland will begin their quest for 1-Day Cup success this weekend, determined to turn last season’s heartbreak into silverware, as they open their 2025/26 campaign against the Momentum Multiply Titans at SuperSport Park on Sunday. Having finished as beaten finalists in the 2024/25 edition, Boland enter the new season with renewed focus and growing confidence following a strong start across formats this year. Under the leadership of captain, Clyde Reeves-Fortuin, the s

Former Proteas star Imran Tahir will return to the Hollywoodbets Dolphins on Friday when they begin their CSA 1-Day Cup title defence against the Dafabet Warriors in Gqeberha. The 46-year-old Tahir last represented the Dolphins in 2020 and will add important experience to the team, who will be losing seven players to the Proteas squad for their tour of New Zealand. “Imran is a fantastic team guy and we are really looking forward to having him in our space for the 1-Day Cup,”

Annerie Dercksen produced a stellar all-round effort to propel the Proteas Women to a high-scoring 16-run victory against Pakistan in the second ICC Women’s Championship One-Day International (ODI) in Centurion on Wednesday. The home side takes an unassailable 2-0 lead into the final encounter. Dercksen top-scored with a 68-ball 90 (6x4, 4x6) alongside Tazmin Brits (77 off 62 balls; 10x4, 2x6) and Suné Luus (57 off 67 balls; 4x4) to steer South Africa to a dominant 361/8 in t

The 2025/26 1-Day Cup begins this week as the country's best domestic teams battle it out for the coveted 50 over title which will close out the season. It's been a jam-packed season of cricket with the Dafabet Warriors and DP World Lions winning the T20 Challenge and 4-Day Series titles, respectively. The teams go into the 1-Day Cup trying to take the title off the Hollywoodbets Dolphins who beat Goldrush Boland in the final last season. Ahead of the tournament, Dolphins coa

Cricket South Africa recently announced the Proteas men's schedule for the 2026/27 summer and Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium will host the Proteas against Australia for two block-buster international matches. The Proteas will take on rivals Australia in a three-match ODI and three test match tour which will see Kingsmead host the first ODI and the first Test match of each series. The tour begins on 24 September when South Africa and Australia lock horns in the first of three

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed the Proteas Men’s international fixtures for the 2026/27 home season, with Test cricket and One-Day Internationals (ODIs) headlining a busy summer against Australia, Bangladesh and England. First up is a multi-format tour against Australia, beginning with a three-match ODI series from 24-30 September. Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium will host the series opener on 24 September before the teams head inland for the annual Pink Day fixture

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