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Watch VideoLhuan-dre Pretorius’ roller-coaster ride gets wilder with maiden IPL Rajasthan Royals call-up

South African teenage cricket prodigy Lhuan-dre Pretorius’ amazing season has just got wilder after he was signed up to the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

Sport Cricket International
Zaahier Adams|Updated

Watch VideoWATCH: INDY SPORT SHOW: Exclusive chat with Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the future of SA cricket

Discover how 18-year-old star batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius is shaping his future and the future of South African cricket in an EXCLUSIVE chat with us on the Indy Sport Show this week.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoLhuan-dre Pretorius biffs maiden 1-Day Cup century at Newlands to rekindle memories of a young Graeme Smith

Step into the future of South African cricket with Lhuan-dre Pretorius, whose explosive talent is captivating audiences and drawing inevitable comparisons to legends like Graeme Smith.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Updated

Watch VideoWhere are the Black African cricketers in SA20?

There were a total of 10 black African players selected across the six squads in the competition which concluded earlier this month.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

SA20 2025 All-Stars: the ultimate XI that dominated Season 3

From 18-year-old sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius to England's Joe Root, discover the standout performers who made the SA20 2025 Team of the Tournament. Featuring a perfect blend of emerging talent and established stars, this elite XI showcases the best of domestic and international cricket talent.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Sunrisers Eastern Cape SA20 three-peat still alive as they flush Paarl Royals

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have risen up when it matters most over the past two nights, beating Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals to reach the SA20 final.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Paarl Royals must bring intensity with the ball, urges Dayyaan Galiem

Having lost to MI Cape Town, the Paarl Royals will now play in the SA20 Qualifier 2 in Centurion today in a bid to reach Saturday’s final at the Wanderers.

Sport Cricket
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

MI Cape Town cruise past Royals into first-ever SA20 final

Openers Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton set up MI Cape Town’s victory with a blistering 87-run stand.

Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Rabada-Boult partnership key as MI Cape Town face royals in SA20 showdown

MI Cape Town's formidable pace attack, led by Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult, faces off against Paarl Royals' impressive spin trio in a crucial SA20 qualifier at St George's Park. With conditions potentially favouring both sides, the toss could prove decisive in this heavyweight clash.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Miller return boosts Royals’ chances

Despite recent setbacks, a fully-fit David Miller leads Paarl Royals into their crucial SA20 qualifier against table-toppers MI Cape Town, confident in his team's consistent performance throughout the season.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

SA20: Who has been hot and not in Season 3

As the SA20 cricket tournament heads into its playoff stages, MI Cape Town's remarkable turnaround and Paarl Royals' impressive performance set the stage for an exciting Qualifier 1 showdown. From Marco Jansen's bowling brilliance to Rilee Rossouw's struggles, we analyse the standout performers and disappointments of the league stage.

Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Royals ready for MICT showdown, says Das Neves

Despite recent setbacks and the absence of key players, Paarl Royals' assistant coach Richard das Neves remains confident ahead of their crucial playoff clash with MI Cape Town. Can the second-placed Royals overcome their challenges and advance?

Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Sunrisers Eastern Cape too good for Paarl Royals

Paarl Royals were bowled out for just 100 runs as the Sunrisers Eastern Cape reigned supreme in the SA20 at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Saturday.

Sport Cricket
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Sunrisers Eastern Cape must adapt to tough wickets, says David Bedingham

SA20 champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape have gone on a run of two matches without a win, failing to back up their fight-back that saw them return to form with four consecutive wins.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Faf du Plessis on fire as Joburg Super Kings rule Wanderers in Paarl Royals rout

The key to the Joburg Super Kings’ successful run-chase was wickets in hand as they went through the first Powerplay unscathed in beating Paarl Royals on Thursday night.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Stephen Fleming wants Joburg Super Kings to avoid ‘hitting their way out of trouble’ against Paarl Royals

The in-form Paarl Royals head to the Wanderers to a face a desperate Joburg Super Kings on Thursday night in a vital SA20 clash.

Sport Cricket
Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoThe day Kwena Maphaka outfoxed Heinrich Klaasen, and the world took notice

The Proteas stalwart Heinrich Klassen batting for Durban’s Super Giants had hit Paar Royals' KWena Maphaka for a four earlier in the over before the moment of brilliance from the 18-year-old.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

Super Giants made to look tiny as Royals crush their play-off hopes

Rubin Hermann scored a half-century for the Paarl Royals as they chased down Durban’s Super Giants’ 143/7 in a nail-biting encounter, winning their SA20 encounter at Boland Park by six wickets with a ball to spare. Photo: Sportzpics

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoFive standout players of the SA20, so far …

As it stands, the Paarl Royals top the table with 24 points from seven matches courtesy of their six wins, and a number of their players have been top contributors in the batting and bowling charts,

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoDavid Miller’s Paarl Royals show they have the bottle to ‘chase’ down SA20 title

Discover how Paarl Royals have transformed their game in the SA20, showcasing remarkable performances and young talent.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Crunch time now for Pretoria Capitals in SA20, says Jonathan Trott

The Pretoria Capitals are winless in three SA20 matches, and are currently second from bottom with nine points ahead of Saturday’s away clash against Paarl Royals.

Sport Cricket
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Paarl Royals keep their cool to knock over Durban’s Super Giants

Paarl Royals picked apart a despondent Durban’s Super Giants at Kingsmead on Thursday night to win their SA20 fixture by five wickets.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Sibling rivalry inspires Rubin Hermann to lofty heights with Royals

Rubin Hermann is making the most of his SA20 opportunity with the Paarl Royals after watching his brother play for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape for two seasons.

Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoPaarl Royals enjoying the thrill of the chase as cooler weather aids Boland Park wicket

Discover how the Paarl Royals have excelled in the SA20 tournament, showcasing impressive performances from key players like Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Joe Root.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Joburg Super Kings struggle to find form amid injury setbacks

Joburg Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming discusses the team's struggles with injuries and their quest for form following two consecutive defeats in the SA20 season.

The Star Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published