Former captain Graeme Smith is optimistic that South Africa will end its prolonged wait for an ICC trophy this year, long before it hosts the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027. With the eight-team Champions Trophy beginning on February 19 and the World Test Championship (WTC) final scheduled for June this year, Smith believes … Read more
Continuing its dream run in the tournament, MI Cape Town defeated Paarl Royals by 39 runs in the First Qualifier to enter its maiden SA20 final. The final will be played at the Wanderers on Saturday, while Paarl Royals will play the Second Qualifier on Thursday against the winner of the Eliminator between two-time champion … Read more
Paarl Royals became the first team to bowl 20 overs of spin during the SA20 contest against the Pretoria Capitals in Paarl on Saturday. The David Miller-led side utilised five spinners in the second innings of the match at Boland Park to restrict the opposition to 129 for seven in its chase of 140. Dayyaan … Read more