Miané Smit. Alexandra Candler, Luyanda Nzuza and Miané Smit starred as the SA Emerging Women secured a convincing 65-run victory over Bangladesh Emerging in the second 50-over match at the Chatsworth Oval in Durban on Friday. The result gives the hosts a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the opening fixture was washed out. Candler top-scored with a 107-ball 85 (6x4) alongside Smit’s 49 off 64 balls (7x4) as South Africa posted 256 all out in 49.3 overs. Bangladesh’s ch

Twelve venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia were announced as the hosts for next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. A spectacular ceremony in Johannesburg saw eight cities across South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and Namibia’s capital Windhoek unveiled as co-hosts for the tournament. The 12 host venues are: South Africa Wanderers Stadium (Johannesburg) Centurion (Tshwane) Newlands Cricket Ground (Cape Town) Kingsmead Cricket Ground (Durban) St George’s Park (Gqeber

Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals will battle it out in a repeat of the Season 4 Final when the fifth season of Betway SA20 gets underway on Sunday, 17 January 2027 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. The full list of fixtures announced today reveals a bumper month of non-stop cricket and entertainment, with all six stadiums around the country set to host the world's best T20 stars in action. Fans will be able to maximise their weekend entertainment with four blockbus

The five-match Youth T20 International (T20I) series will go down to the wire after the Pakistan Under-19 Women claimed a six-wicket victory over the South Africa Under-19 Women in Karachi on Wednesday, levelling the series at 2-2. Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 110 after restricting South Africa to 109/8 in their 20 overs. An unbeaten partnership of 70 runs between Zoofishan Ayyaz (44*) and Fizza Fiaz (28) propelled the hosts to victory after a superb spell

Runs often measure cricket scored, wickets taken and trophies lifted. But on Mandela Day, the North West Dragons proved that some of life's greatest victories are achieved far away from the cricket field. This past weekend, the North West Cricket and Dragons family traded bats and balls for paintbrushes, rolling up their sleeves to transform two classrooms at the Mosaic South Africa Centre in Ikageng, Potchefstroom. The initiative formed part of the organisation's Mandela Day

The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) has congratulated Western Province players following a stellar showing at the CSA Pathway and Professional Awards held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday evening. The prestigious awards ceremony, themed “Crowning Glory”' celebrated the country’s top cricketing talent, with Western Province players claiming seven accolades after an exceptional 2025/26 campaign. Leading the way was Western Province Women batter Faye Tunn

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the SA Emerging Women’s and Men’s squads that will take on Bangladesh Emerging in an all-format inbound tour to be held across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal from 29 July to 26 August, following the conclusion of this year’s CSA Emerging Academy. The SA Emerging Women’s squad includes seven Proteas Women-capped players: Faye Tunnicliffe, Nondumiso Shangase, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, Miané Smit and Leah Jones, who join a gr

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies will head into the new domestic season with renewed energy and optimism after making targeted additions to their squad during the off-season. Following a campaign that showed flashes of promise and filled with lessons, head coach Angelique Taai believes the squad is now better equipped to challenge consistently across all formats. There has not been huge changes in the squad with the addition of a few players while a handful have moved on. Do

Captain Mieke van Voorst delivered a crucial half-century to inspire the South Africa Under-19 Women to a 52-run victory over Pakistan in the third Youth T20 International (T20I) in Karachi on Sunday, giving the visitors a 2-1 lead in the five-match contest. Van Voorst was named Player of the Match after striking nine fours on her way to a 42-ball 57, helping South Africa post a commanding 158/6. Two wickets apiece from Miya Lalor (2/14), Respect Mabasa (2/9) and Melissa van

South Africa Under-19 Women went down by 47 runs in the second Youth T20 International (T20I) against Pakistan in Karachi on Friday, with the home side levelling the five-match series at 1-1. Player of the Match Ravail Farhan top-scored for Pakistan with an unbeaten 68 off 64 deliveries, including nine fours and two sixes, to help the hosts post 125/4. Mahnoor Zeb then returned with leading figures of 3/21 as the SA U19 Women were dismissed for 78 in 17.1 overs. The touring s

One of greatest cricketers of all-time, West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers, who represented the country from 1954 to 1974 in the international arena, has passed away at the age of 89. Sobers played 93 Test matches and left a lasting mark on the game through his extraordinary skills in all disciplines of the game. Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders to have played the game, scored 8 032 runs at a staggering average of 57.78 while also snapping 235 wickets in Tests at

Cricket South Africa (CSA) celebrated the outstanding individuals who have shaped and strengthened the game from grassroots to provincial level at the 2025/26 CSA Pathway Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday morning. The ceremony recognised excellence across KFC Mini Cricket, schools, club cricket, hubs, disability cricket, veterans, students and provincial competitions, awarding those who have excelled both on and off the field throughout the season. The

The Northern Cape Heat is delighted to announce its squad for the 2026/27 domestic season. Assistant coach Tom Khoza believes the squad reflects the direction and vision of the provincial programme, bringing together an exciting blend of experienced professionals and emerging young talent capable of competing across all three formats of the game. “We are incredibly excited about the squad we have assembled. It is a healthy blend of youth and experience but more importantly, i

The South Africa Under-19 Women claimed a four-wicket victory in their opening Youth T20 International (T20I) against hosts Pakistan Under-19 in Karachi on Tuesday, with Ashleigh van Wyk and Chanel Venter delivering outstanding performances with the ball and the bat, respectively. Van Wyk led the way with the ball in the first innings for the first-time visitors, claiming impressive figures of 3/15 with her leg-spin as Pakistan were restricted to 103/6 in their 20 overs. Sout

South Africa under-19 Women captain Mieke van Voorst expressed her team’s excitement ahead of their first-ever Youth T20 International (T20I) tour to Pakistan, where they will take on the hosts in a five-match series from 14-24 July. The first Youth T20I will get underway on Tuesday at 8pm local time (5pm SAST) at the National Stadium in Karachi. When asked what this maiden tour to Pakistan means for the SA U19 Women squad, skipper Mieke van Voorst pinpointed the opportunity

CSA Executive for Domestic Cricket, David Mokopanele presenting at the KFC Mini Cricket National Seminar 2026. Cricket South Africa (CSA), in partnership with KFC, has concluded another successful KFC Mini Cricket National Seminar, bringing together coaches, coordinators, administrators and stakeholders from across the country to strengthen one of South Africa's most impactful grassroots sport development programmes. The seminar highlighted how the enduring legacy of KFC Mini

The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) is proud to announce the contracted Western Province Women's squad for the 2026/27 domestic season, as the Girls in Blue prepare to defend their status as one of South Africa's leading women's teams. Following an outstanding 2025/26 campaign that saw Western Province Women crowned Hollywoodbets Pro50 champions while successfully defending their Hollywoodbets Pro20 title, head coach Claire Terblanche and her squad are determined

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins have strengthened their batting stocks ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season with the signing of accomplished top-order batter Josh Richards, who says a move to Durban is one he is excited to make. Richards joins the Dolphins after establishing himself as one of the most consistent run-scorers in South African domestic cricket during his time with the DP World Lions and Gauteng. A product of St Stithians College, he also represented South Africa Unde

The biggest edition of the T20 World Cup so far saw teams and players script new milestones and set new benchmarks. Australia extended their own record by winning a seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title, defeating hosts England in front of a record crowd at Lord’s. The 10th edition of the tournament was the biggest in history, with 12 teams competing for the first time. Fittingly, players and teams combined to make the event in England and Wales one to remember, rewriting t

Australia added another golden chapter to their rich World Cup legacy as they captured the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. In front of a 28 000-plus record crowd at Lord's Cricket Ground, Australia ended England's perfect record at home World Cups with a seven-wicket win in the final. Australia wrapped up their invincible run at the tournament in style, overhauling England's total of 150/4 to register the highest successful run chase at a Women's T20 World Cup final