The Dafabet Warriors clinched the T20 Challenge title in a thrilling finish, emerging victorious in a super over against Goldrush Boland after the game ended in a tie. Batting first, Boland managed to post 142 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allocated 20 overs. Lehan Botha anchored the innings with a well-crafted 51 runs off 45 balls, including five fours and a six. However, consistent breakthroughs from the Warriors' bowlers, particularly Senuran Muthusamy, who cla

The professionalisation of women’s cricket in South Africa has produced many stars that continue to shine through the Hollywoodbets Pro Series and other aspects of life; developing holistic, well-rounded individuals. Gandhi Jafta, captain of the Fidelity Titans embodies this notion and continues to inspire those around her with her commitment to excellence on and off the field. At the recent University of Pretoria Sports Awards, Jafta was honoured with the prestigious Princip

SA20 fever is taking over schools around the country with the tournament bringing music, dance challenges, star players and Season 4 excitement to the young fans. With 30 days to go until the opening match between MI Cape Town and Durban’s Super Giants at Newlands on Boxing Day, the anticipation for an entertaining summer of cricket continues to grow. The festivities kicked off in Cape Town, the home of the defending champions, with MI Cape Town spinner Dane Piedt and SA20 Le

A magical fielding performance, 4/21 from Eathan Bosch and a crucial half century from Jason Smith guided the Hollywoodbets Dolphins to a 15-run win over WSB Western Province in the CSA T20 Challenge Eliminator at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium on Wednesday. Some stunning catches from the Dolphins fielders set the tone for their defence of what seemed a modest 142 on Wednesday afternoon to see them make Qualifier 2 where they will face the Dafabet Warriors on Friday. The Dol

Goldrush Boland secured their place in the final of the 2025/26 T20 Challenge with a narrow five-run victory over the Dafabet Warriors at Boland Park on Tuesday. Batting first, Boland posted a competitive total of 176/3 in their 20 overs. Clyde Fortuin got the innings off to a flying start, scoring 21 runs off just nine balls. Grant Roelofsen contributed a steady 28 runs from 23 balls, while Gavin Kaplan anchored the innings with a solid 53 runs off 46 balls, hitting two four

South Africa sealed only their second Test series win in India to bolster their position in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Standings. A comprehensive win in Guwahati ensured a 2-0 series win for South Africa in India. This marks just the second time that they have achieved a Test series win in the country after 2000. Meanwhile, the loss by 408 runs marks India’s heaviest defeat (by margin of runs) in Test cricket. The win has further strengthened South Africa’s posit

The 10th edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will start on February 7, 2026, with a total of six sides in action on the opening day, including the title-holders India. They will take on USA in Mumbai as they set out to become the first team to defend their Men’s T20 World Cup crown. The 20-team tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka across 29 days and eight venues (five in India and three in Sri Lanka). The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, MA Chidambaram Stadiu

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins will host WSB Western Province in the CSA T20 Challenge Eliminator at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium on Wednesday with the winner going into Qualifier 2 of the competition. The Dolphins pulled off two historic victories in their final two round robin matches of the competition beating the Titans and the Lions in incredible fashion. Those wins saw them finish third on the table and earn the right to host Western Province. The men from Cape Town beat

Having watched a thick inside edge off Kuldeep Yadav’s googly take the bails off behind him, Marco Jansen was left distraught towards the end of Day 2 of South Africa’s second Test against India. The lanky all-rounder had notched his highest-ever Test score (93) but missed out on what would’ve been a century for the ages. The 25-year-old however, arrived at the ACA Stadium on Day 3 inspired as ever, ready to make a difference with the ball. His figures of 6/48 were enough to

The Flexbrands Knights were crowned champions of the 2025/26 T20 Knockout competition after their 11-run victory over Eastern Cape Iinyathi on Monday. The encounter went on to the reserve day at the Mangaung Oval after rain halted play on Sunday. Batting first, Knights got off to a solid start, with Gerrit Snyman contributing a 26 runs off 14 balls, including two fours and two sixes. Isaac Dikgale anchored the innings with an impressive 57 runs from 51 balls, striking four bo

The second Test in Guwahati is a must-win match for India to avoid a home series loss against the current World Test Champions South Africa. For the Proteas, who already have one hand on the trophy after winning the first Test in Kolkata, the focus is on securing their first Test series victory on Indian soil in 25 years. The first ever Test match in Guwahati began with both teams refusing to loosen their grip on the ICC World Test Championship contest. With South Africa putt

Eastern Cape Iinyathi advanced to the final of the T20 Knockout Challenge with a solid 25-run victory over the Garden Route Badgers at Buffalo Park, East London on Friday night. Iinyathi set a competitive target of 155/4 in their 20 overs, with Nathan Roux setting a foundation of a magnificent unbeaten 68 runs off 47 balls (3x4, 4x6). Despite an early dismissal of Christian du Toit, Wian Ruthven and Jason Niemand contributed valuable runs, scoring 30 and 28 runs respectively.

The South African Men’s selection panel has announced full-strength squads for the upcoming white-ball tour against India. One-Day International (ODI) captain Temba Bavuma will lead the side in the three-match ODI series from 30 November-6 December, with matches in Ranchi, Raipur and Visakhapatnam. Aiden Markram returns to captain the T20 International (T20I) side in the five-match T20I series to be played across India from 9-19 December. North West batter Rubin Hermann, who

South Africa have ruled Kagiso Rabada out of the second Test against India in Guwahati. The pace spearhead had missed the opening Test match in Kolkata after sustaining a rib-bone stress injury in the buildup. The injury has been closely monitored by the Proteas medical team and due to ongoing discomfort in the affected area, Rabada has been withdrawn from the remainder of the tour. The visitors, leading 1-0 in the two-match series, had earlier confirmed Lungi Ngidi's inclusi

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the Proteas Women’s T20 international (T20I) and One-Day International (ODI) squads for the upcoming white-ball tour against Ireland between 5-19 December across Cape Town, Paarl, Benoni, East London, Gqeberha and Johannesburg. With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 less than eight months away, the Proteas’ preparation and selection processes remain firmly focused on achieving success at next year’s global event in England. Former Sou

After a weekend of mixed results, World Sports Betting Western Province Women’s batting coach, Linton Phillips is focusing on the lessons learned. The team fell to the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Women in the Hollywoodbets Pro50 on Saturday but showcased their resilience with strong victory in Sunday’s Pro20. As the Girls in Blue prepare to travel to Johannesburg to face the DP World Lions Women this weekend, Phillips says the team will use those bittersweet outcomes as motivation

South Africa have been bolstered by the return of fast bowler Lungi Ngidi in their squad for the second Test match against India in a vital ICC World Test Championship tussle. The inclusion comes in as a precautionary backup for the injured Kagiso Rabada, who didn't participate in the Kolkata Test owing to a rib injury. The pacer though has travelled with the squad to Guwahati and is still under medical observation. Ngidi's return powers the Proteas' pace attack alongwith Wia

Betway SA20 is proud to announce a significant three-year partnership with Suzuki Auto South Africa, who join the League as a Proud Vehicle Partner for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 seasons. The collaboration marks another major step in Betway SA20’s growing commercial stable and the Japanese automotive brand’s growing footprint in South African sport. Through the new agreement, Suzuki will benefit from high-impact exposure across all 34 Betway SA20 matches, local and international

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. Badgers scored a competitive total of 152/6 in their 20 overs. Ruan Terblanche led the charge with an explosive innings, scoring 50 runs off just 29 balls (4x4, 4x6). His approach set a strong foundation for the innings. However, the Badgers faced a few hiccups as wickets fell at regular intervals. Heath Richards

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. Rising teenage Proteas star plundered six sixes and nine fours in a dashing 98-ball 123, putting on an opening partnership of 241 with Moonsamy, who made 107 off 130 balls (13x4, 2x6). The pair proved key for the t