Suné Luus and Sinalo Jafta delivered standout performances as the Proteas Women secured a 37-run victory over Pakistan in the opening ICC Women’s Championship (IWC) One-Day International (ODI) in Bloemfontein on Sunday. Luus anchored the innings with an unbeaten 93 off 76 balls (8x4, 1x6), while Jafta produced a scintillating knock of 57* off 38 deliveries (8x4) to register her maiden international half-century. Their efforts guided the hosts to 260/6 in their reduced 41-over

South Africa snapped India's 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup as they handed the defending champions a 76-run defeat in Ahmedabad on Sunday. With David Miller leading the charge, the Proteas recovered from 20/3 to post a challenging 187/7 in 20 overs. The South African bowlers then delivered a masterclass of restrained aggression, dismissing India for 111 in 18.5 overs and completing a dominant victory. It was a repeat of the 2024 T20 World Cup final and both team

It was a decisive day of Hollywoodbets Pro20 action in the Hollywoodbets Pro Series, as dominant performances from the Fidelity Titans Ladies, DP World Lions Women and North West Dragons Women set the tone in a round marked by commanding wins. At the WSB Newlands Cricket Ground, Lions registered a commanding 37-run win over Western Province. Batting first, the Lions posted a competitive 142/ 6 from their 20 overs, led by a composed unbeaten 57 off 49 balls from Sunette Viljoe

The latest round of Hollywoodbets Pro50 fixtures in the Hollywoodbets Pro Series delivered contrasting outcomes across the country, with clinical chases in Potchefstroom and Cape Town, while weather intervened in Pretoria to halt proceedings. At the JB Marks Oval, North West Dragons Women secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Garden Route Badgers Women. Batting first, the Badgers were anchored by an outstanding century from Mieke De Ridder, who struck a patient 109 o

Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt has emphasised the importance of a strong start as South Africa begin their ICC Women’s Championship (IWC) campaign with a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan, starting in Bloemfontein on Sunday. The match will get underway at 10am (SAST) at Mangaung Oval and will be broadcast live on SuperSport Variety 1 (Ch. 206) and SABC 3. South Africa will be aiming for maximum points as part of their long-term pursuit of

In a match that has ebbed and flowed, the DP World Lions seamers Codi Yusuf and Beyers Swanepoel bowled them to an eight wicket win over the Dafabet Warriors at the DP World Wanderers on Friday to claim the 4-Day Series title for a third consecutive time. Yusuf's crucial contribution with the bat and a match-winning spell in the third innings helped set up an emphatic victory for the Lions and earned him the Player of the Match award. The Warriors were in the driving seat whe

The South African Men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for the outbound five-match T20 International (T20I) series against New Zealand from 15-25 March. Proteas left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj will captain the side which features five uncapped players. Among the new faces are batters Connor Esterhuizen (DP World Lions), Dian Forrester (Auto Investments North West Dragons) and Jordan Hermann (Dafabet Warriors), who have been rewarded for their consistency in

Dafabet Warriors seamer Matthew Boast took 5/35 to help his team into a position of strength on day two of the 4-Day Series final against the DP World Lions at the DP World Wanderers on Thursday. Boast’s seam bowling masterclass saw the Lions finish day two on 193/7, still trailing the Warriors first innings by 112 runs. Starting day two on 292/8 the Warriors were hoping to push their score over the 300-run mark and they managed that. The first wicket of the day saw Wesley Be

The stage is set for an anticipated finish to Switch Schools SA20 Volume 2 as Phase 3 brings the #BestOfTheBest to the University of Pretoria from 4-7 March. After months of incredible action across the country, 14 outstanding school teams – eight boys’ and six girls’ – will converge on Tuks in pursuit of national glory. Adding to the intrigue, new champions will be crowned as neither defending champions Bishops Diocesan College (boys) nor Steyn City School (girls) have quali

Proteas Women all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship One-Day International series against Pakistan, scheduled from 22 February-1 March, due to illness. Kapp experienced discomfort shortly after completing her spell during the first innings of the third T20 International in Benoni on Monday. Following further medical assessments, the Proteas Women medical team has opted to rest her as a precaution. DP World Lions bowling all-roun

Centuries from Jordan Hermann and young JP King helped the Dafabet Warriors finish day one of the 4-Day Series final on an even keel with the DP World Lions at the DP World Wanderers on Wednesday. After being sent in to bat, the Warriors were anchored by centuries from Hermann and King, who provided the foundation for the visitors’ first-innings total of 292/8. Hermann scored 110 off 133 deliveries, striking 14 boundaries as he guided the side through the opening sessions and

South Africa ended their group stage unbeaten as they defeated UAE by six wickets in New Delhi on Wednesday. The 2024 runners-up chased down a modest target of 123 in 13.2 overs. After rain delayed the start of the second innings, South Africa started strong, bringing up 56/2 in PowerPlay. Aiden Markram was off to a flier, scoring 28 in 11, with the help of five fours and a six but he was castled by Haider Ali. Though they lost the openers in the first six overs, Dewald Brevi

The stage is set for a traditional red-ball contest as the DP World Lions host the Dafabet Warriors in the 4 Day Series final, starting on Wednesday at the DP World Wanderers Stadium. With both sides finishing the round-robin phase with identical win-loss records, the five-day decider promises a compelling clash between established dominance and emerging momentum. The Lions secured top spot on the Division 1 standings following a disciplined campaign that yielded three wins,

Player of the Match and Series Fatima Sana delivered a standout performance with both bat and ball to guide Pakistan to a 53-run victory over the Proteas Women in the third and final T20 International (T20I) in Benoni on Monday, with the three-match series ending 2-1 in favour of the host nation. Sana struck an unbeaten 47 off 30 balls, including four fours and two sixes, as the visitors posted 144/7 in their 20 overs. The right-arm seamer then returned figures of 2/12, while

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the establishment of the Retshegofetse Sennelo Bursary Fund at Krugersdorp High School (KHS) to honour the life, talent and promise of Retshegofetse Sennelo, a gifted young cricketer whose life was tragically cut short. Retshegofetse was a Grade 12 learner at Krugersdorp High School and a key member of the school’s first cricket team. A talented all-round sportsman, he had already achieved provincial recognition for his cricketing abil

The final round of the 4-Day Series was as enthralling as it could possibly get with a number of teams in the running for a spot in the final. However, the round ended with the DP World Lions top of the table and Dafabet Warriors second to set up an exciting final. The round was highlighted by three exciting results with dominant victories for the Lions and the Momentum Multiply Titans and hard-fought victories for the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and Goldrush Boland. At the DP Wor

WSB Western Province Women strengthened their position at the top of the Hollywoodbets Pro20 standings following another commanding performance in Sunday’s round of fixtures, with just two rounds of matches remaining in the competition. The unbeaten side now leads with seven wins from seven matches, sitting on 31 points and maintaining a healthy advantage over second-placed DP World Lions Women, who also secured a crucial victory to keep the pressure on at the top of the tabl

As the Hollywoodbets Pro Series continued on Saturday, DP World Lions secured a 42-run victory over the Garden Route Badgers Women at Dobsonville Oval, claiming a valuable bonus point in the process. Meanwhile, the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies enjoyed a successful trip to JB Marks Oval, claiming an emphatic eight-wicket victory over the North-West Dragons in the Hollywoodbets Pro50. At SuperSport Park, Fidelity Titans dominated in a rain-shortened clash, cruising to an eight

It was another big day at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as Ireland began action in Colombo with a massive win over Oman. England got back on track with a victory over Scotland in Kolkata, while in a blockbuster evening clash, South Africa overcame the New Zealand challenge in Ahmedabad. South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to field against New Zealand in the Group D clash in Ahmedabad on Saturday. With Marco Jansen spearheading the attack, South Afri

Ayabonga Khaka and Laura Wolvaardt produced leading performances as the Proteas Women claimed a six-wicket triumph over Pakistan in the second T20 International (T20I) in Benoni on Friday. Khaka returned figures of 3/10 in her two overs to help restrict Pakistan to 100/9 in a rain-reduced 14 overs before Wolvaardt top-scored with an unbeaten 40* off 29 balls to guide South Africa to a 2-0 series lead with one match left to play. Following a delay of almost two hours due to in