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

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies return to Hollywoodbets Pro Series action this weekend with renewed energy and clear motivation as they travel to Potchefstroom to take on the North West Dragons following an extended break in the domestic calendar. After time away from competitive fixtures, the squad is eager to reconnect and return to the rhythm that has defined their campaign so far. “The ladies are just happy to be with each other again,” said head coach Angelique Taai. “

A maiden first-class hundred from Semal Pillay helped the Hollywoodbets Dolphins to an unlikely two wicket win over the Dafabet Warriors in the 4-Day Series at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium on Thursday. The home side were behind the game for the majority of the content but showed true grit as Pillay's fourth innings hundred helped guide his team to 370/8. The Warriors laid the early foundations with a substantial first-innings total of 380 after several key contributions th

Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt marks her 10-year anniversary as an international cricketer this month, returning to the venue where she made her debut as the Proteas Women prepare to face Pakistan in the second T20 International (T20I) in Benoni on Friday. The clash will get underway at 6pm (SAST) at Willowmoore Park in Ekurhuleni, with live coverage on SuperSport Grandstand (Ch. 201) and SABC 3. South Africa lead the series 1-0 after a dream debut from all-rounder Kay

Afghanistan's hopes of a back-to-back Super 8 appearance at the T20 World Cup were dented as they suffered their second straight defeat. But it wasn't for the lack of effort. The Asian side took South Africa to the brink, pushing them to two super overs before falling agonisingly short. The teams were tied for 187 in 20 overs, then for 17 in the first super over. The 2024 finalists hammered 23 in the second super over and held their nerve to restrict Afghanistan to 19/2, winn

Kayla Reyneke enjoyed a dream debut with bat and ball as the Proteas Women secured a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20 International (T20I) in Potchefstroom on Tuesday. The win handed the hosts a 1-0 series lead with two matches remaining. Reyneke produced the best bowling figures by a Proteas Women debutant, returning 2/13 in her four overs to help restrict Pakistan to 180/9, despite a career-best knock of 90 off 41 balls from Fatima Sana. The 20-year-old th

Flexbrands Knights secured the Division 2 4-Day Series title after their final against Eastern Storm ended in a draw at the Mangaung Oval, as Gihahn Cloete's double century led the way. The left-handed Cloete struck a formidable 210 off 367 deliveries that helped the Knights into a dominant position in their first innings. Patrick Botha added 96 as the pair put together 189 for the second wicket. Eastern Storm were first to bat but struggled to build sustained partnerships ag

At DP World Lions, they love cricket so much that they want to share it with everyone. That’s why, from 13-15 February this Valentine’s weekend, they’re heading to Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto to spread the love with a special Women’s Weekend celebration. The double-header will kick-off with the DP World Lions Ladies taking on the Garden Route Badgers, first in a 50 over match at 10am on Saturday; and then followed by Sunday’s T20 encounter at 11am – both with free entry! Th

Emirates (www.TheEmiratesGroup.com) is batting strong, featuring Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav in its latest advertising campaign to debut ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. For almost three decades, Emirates has maintained one of the most consistent presences in world cricket. The airline has embedded itself into the fabric of the game through major ICC tournaments across more than ten cricket-loving nations, the kits of umpires and referees, in addition to being p

The Proteas came out on top against Canada in Ahmedabad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener. Earlier, Italy faced Scotland in an all European fixture in Kolkata, where Scotland beat the the tournament debutants by 73 runs. Another strong showcase was on display in Colombo as Zimbabwe outclassed Oman in all departments, to cruise to an emphatic 8-wicket victory. The Proteas were sent in to bat by Canada in Ahmedabad, and they had a brisk start as skipper Aiden Mar

The chase is on as captains Laura Wolvaardt and Fatima Sana pose with the T20I Series trophy in a brave pursuit of their T20 World Cup goals in 2026. CSA The Proteas Women are set to take another crucial step on their journey towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup when they take on Pakistan in the three-match T20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan, beginning with the opening fixture on Tuesday in Potchefstroom. The first T20I launches a ‘Brave Summer of Cricket’ for

The Proteas are calling on cricket fans across South Africa and beyond to stand with the team as they embark on their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey when their campaign begins against Canada at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. The 2024 runners-up enter the global tournament determined to build on their recent momentum, backed by the unwavering support of South Africans as they take the next step in their pursuit of silverware. The Unstoppable Fan celebr

WSB Western Province Women continued their fine form in the Hollywoodbets Pro20 with a thrilling two-wicket victory against Garden Route Badgers Women on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Fidelity Titans Ladies carried their momentum forward at SuperSport Park, securing back-to-back wins with a composed 56-run victory over the North West Dragons Women. After winning the toss at the WSB Newlands, the home side's captain, Leah Jones, elected to bowl first. It proved to be a tightly contes

With the Hollywoodbets Pro Series resuming this weekend, WSB Western Province Women and Fidelity Titans Ladies made emphatic statements with convincing victories in their respective Hollywoodbets Pro50 encounters on Saturday. World Sports Betting Western Province cruised to a six-wicket win over Garden Route Badgers Women in Cape Town, while the Titans secured a dominant 69-run victory against the North West Dragons Women at SuperSport Park in Centurion. At WSB Newlands, West

Former South Africa Under-19 Women’s captain and all-rounder Kayla Reyneke has expressed her excitement ahead of the Proteas Women’s upcoming three-match T20 International (T20I) series from 10–16 February, following her first-ever national call-up. The T20I series forms part of the team’s preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in England from 12 June. With World Cup selection still some way off, Reyneke hopes to use the Pakistan series as a learn

February will shine a light on South African women’s cricket as the Hollywoodbets Pro Series resumes this weekend with fixtures across the country. This month will also see Proteas Women take on Pakistan in a limited-overs inbound tour from 10 February-1 March. There is plenty at stake in the Hollywoodbets Pro50 competition; Garden Route Badgers Women travel to Cape Town to face World Sports Betting Western Province at WSB Newlands. Meanwhile, Fidelity Titans welcome the Nort

The 2025/26 Division 2 4-Day Series reaches its climax with Eastern Storm and the Flexbrands Knights preparing to contest a highly anticipated final, with silverware ambitions on the line at the Mangaung Oval starting on Friday. Both sides arrive in strong form after consistent campaigns that have separated them from the rest of the field. The Knights topped the standings with five wins from six matches, remaining unbeaten and securing one draw along the way, a record that un

The 10th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup promises to be one of the best tournaments world cricket has ever seen. Hosted by India and Sri Lanka, there have never been more top class cricketers ready to make their mark and there have never been more countries that consider themselves genuine title contenders. India and Sri Lanka will host the tournament, with games set to be played across eight venues - five stadiums in five different Indian cities and three Sri Lankan g

World Sports Betting Western Province Women head coach Claire Terblanche says there is a real sense of excitement within the camp as the team prepares to return to action against Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers Women in round six of the Hollywoodbets Pro Series. With the season restarting after the summer break, Terblanche believes this weekend’s fixture at WSB Newlands presents an important opportunity to lay a strong foundation for the remainder of the campaign. Both the