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Watch VideoMI Cape Town dethrone Sunrisers Eastern Cape with flawless performance in SA20 final

MI Cape Town triumphed over Sunrisers Eastern Cape to secure their first Betway SA20 title, showcasing a dominant performance led by Kagiso Rabada's exceptional bowling.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

Proteas could fire coach Rob Walter soon, says Herschelle Gibbs

Herschelle Gibbs, who had predicted a 3-1 win in favour of the Proteas before the series against India began, said Rob Walter’s time as South Africa limited overs coach must surely be running out.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas coach Rob Walter says casting the net wide and winning don’t always go together

Proteas limited overs coach Rob Walter said that although the performances from his troops were below par, there was a bigger picture.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas pulverised as India dazzle in mammoth victory at the Wanderers

India’s Sanju Samson bludgeoned his way to 109 not out off 56 balls, with six fours and nine sixes. At the other end Tilak Varma scored even faster as he made 120 from 47 balls with nine fours and 10 sixes.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas will win T20I series against India 3-1, says Herschelle Gibbs

Former Proteas batsman Herschelle Gibbs said ahead of the start of the T20 International series last week against India, that he expected the South Africa to win it 3-1.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

‘Mr Dependable’ Rassie van der Dussen the man to rely on for Proteas, Lions

Rassie Van der Dussen played a big role in leading the Lions to victory at the Wanderers over the weekend, as the home side thrashed a star-studded Titans team in the CSA T20 Challenge final.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

Deja vu as Lions thump Titans in T20 Challenge final

Set a modest 120 for victory by the Titans, Connor Esterhuizen and Rassie van der Dussen knocked off the runs without much fuss to claim the T20 Challenge title at the Wanderers on Sunday.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

Youngsters and veterans combine to roar Lions into CSA T20 Challenge final

The Lions booked their spot in the Sunday’s final of the CSA T20 Challenge with a resounding seven-wicket win over the Titans.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

It was disappointing to be released by Joburg Super Kings, says Reeza Hendricks

The 35-year-old Proteas player Reeza Hendricks, did not exactly light it up for the Super Kings as he made two half centuries in as many seasons for the side.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

DP World Wanderers offers free entry to fans for T20 World Cup final

South Africa take on India in the T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown, with the match starting at 4. 30pm.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

India to tour South Africa for four-match T20I series in November

India will take on hosts South Africa in a four-match T20 International series in November, it was confirmed on Friday.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Supplied|Published

Dolphins no match as Lions roar to CSA T20 Challenge title in style

The Lions delivered an emphatic all-round performance to romp to a seven-wicket victory over the Dolphins in the CSA T20 Challenge.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

Nqaba Peter, Rassie van der Dussen star in Lions’ win over Titans in CSA T20 semi-final

Nqaba Peter put the Titans on the ropes before Rassie van der Dussen applied the knockout punch to steer the Lions into the final of the CSA T20 Challenge.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Lions leg-spinner Nqaba Peter has ‘all the skills and tricks’ to emulate the greats

The 21-year-old Nqaba Peter has taken 16 wickets in nine matches during the CSA T20 Challenge, with a best return of 4/7 against Western Province.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Warriors extend winning run with nail-biting victory over Lions in T20 Challenge

The Warriors extended their unbeaten run in the 2023/24 CSA T20 Challenge with a two-run victory over the Lions.

Sport Cricket Domestic
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Wayne Parnell backs Western Province to slay Warriors

The focus has shifted for Wayne Parnell and Western Province as the team is set to travel to Gqeberha on Thursday to face the log-leading Warriors in the CSA T20 Challenge.

Sport Cricket Domestic
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On this day in history, March 16

Today, back in the day

The Star News
Greg Hutson|Published

The Lions ‘kept fighting back’ to claw their way to 4-Day Series title

The Lions completed one of the most memorable comebacks on the fifth and final day to clinch the CSA 4-Day Series trophy.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

Happy Birthday! 50 things that made Herschelle Gibbs the ultimate maverick

Herschelle Gibbs turned 50-years-old last week, and we at Independent Media have done our best to salute one of the great characters of South African sport.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Reasons for Proteas Test batting collapses have become abundantly clear

After the Lions top order that contains three capped Proteas, including skipper Temba Bavuma, were rolled over on the opening day, it was the turn of Western Province to struggle.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

Dane Paterson on song as Western Province pounce on Lions batters in Four-Day Series final

Western Province had to overcome the overnight injury to Proteas express bowler Nandré Burger, with Dane Paterson left to set the tone with the new ball.

Cape Times Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Ryan Rickelton vs Beuran Hendricks among key battles in CSA four-day final

Ryan Rickelton and Beuran Hendricks will go head to head when the Lions host Western Province in the Cricket SA Four-Day Series final.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

Kwena Maphaka, charting a path to Proteas stardom

Kwena Maphaka was being paraded around as the new crown prince of South African cricket with even Cricket SA chief executive Pholetsi Moseki calling him over.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Heinrich Klaasen powers Durban Super Giants into SA20 final

Heinrich Klaasen smashed 74 off just 30 balls to power DSG to 211/6. The Proteas superstar was well supported by Wiaan Mulder, who struck an equally rapid unbeaten 50 off just 23 balls.

Sport Cricket Domestic
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Joburg Super Kings trounce Paarl Royals to book SA20 Qualifier 2 spot

Joburg Super Kings booked their place in Qualifier 2 of the SA20 after a massive win over Paarl Royals at the Wanderers on Wednesday.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published