The two matches that completed the group stages of the T20 World Cup could scarcely have been more contrasting. England pushed Pakistan aside with the minimum effort. South Africa kept their large vociferous audience on tenterhooks before returning what looks on paper like a romp. It was far from it. England-Pakistan Jon Lewis answered his
Tahlia McGrath’s blistering 57 completed a perfect run through the group stages of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 for Australia as they beat hosts, South Africa by six wickets in Gqeberha. Coming to the crease with the defending champions under a little bit of pressure chasing South Africa’s 124 for six, McGrath showed
Suné Luus has backed South Africa to ‘take the fight’ to Australia as they prepare for a crunch Group 1 encounter in Gqeberha. Luus’ side recovered from their opening-day defeat against Sri Lanka in style by dismissing New Zealand for 67 to secure a 65-run win which reignited their semi-final hopes. They face a daunting
KwaMashu is a South African township that is 12 kilometres north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. It is famous for its love of the arts, particularly folk dancing commonly known as pantsula, and the unearthing of talented actors and actresses such as Henry Cele of Shaka Zulu fame and Leleti Khumalo, who played the lead in
South Africa bounced back from an opening-day defeat with a 65-run win over New Zealand in their second game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. The tournament hosts hit 132 for six after a difficult start in Paarl, rallying thanks to totals of 40 from Chloe Tryon and 28 not out from Nadine
Sri Lanka claimed a famous three-run victory over hosts South Africa at Newlands on opening night of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. Captain Chamari Athapaththu led from the front with a wonderful 68 from 50 balls, her nation’s highest-ever individual score at the showpiece tournament. Having set South Africa 130 to win, Athapaththu’s
Coetzenburg Oval, Stellenbosch, 6 February After a series of warm-ups games in the Under 19 World Cup that skimmed neatly under the radar, the full-blast tournament has started with a similar run-in. Only now, games follow in a positive torrent of activity. Five matches are played today on a variety of grounds; five more to
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour driven by Nissan was launched on Sunday 20 November Over 2,000 children took part in cricket activities at the launch event to celebrate World Children’s Day alongside female Protea stars Schools, malls and cricket festivals will play host during the 80-day Trophy Tour, allowing fans to get
Simon Middleton believes that “nerves” played a part in another slow start for England as the Red Roses thrashed South Africa to cruise into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Hat-tricks from Rosie Galligan and Connie Powell ensured that England overcame a shaky opening quarter to power away from their opponents with their forwards again to
Result: England 75 South Africa 0 Player of the Match: Rosie Galligan The result was what we expected, but what some, including World Rugby, feared. Although the bald figures make the game look totally one-sided, the Boks caused the English plenty of worries, committing them to a torrent of early tackles. But the underdogs weren’t
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