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The Eastern Cape Iinyathi's Jason Niemand sends a delivery to the boundary against the North West Dragons at Buffalo Park on Monday.
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Molefe spins Iinyathi to famous Dragons upset

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi secured their first win of the season by defeating the North West Dragons by 13 runs in a Pro20 Cup match at Buffalo Park, maintaining their unbeaten T20 record at home.

David Miller turned towards his mother, seated in the stands at the Wanderers on Sunday, after scoring a hundred against Australia

Miller makes special memories for mom in Pink ODI

David Miller's man of the match performance made extra special with his mother Jenny present.

India's Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century during the first one-day international  against West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday

Kohli feeling blessed after powering India to big ODI win over West Indies

Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI century and surpassed 15,000 runs to lead India to a dominant eight-wicket win over West Indies in the first match of their three-game series, aided by Shubman Gill’s 110

Patrick Kruger of the Dafabet Warriors tries to avoid a collision while completing a single during the Pro20 Cup match against the  North West Dragons at SuperSport Park on Friday
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Warriors coach banking on quick response against Impalas

Coach Robin Peterson believes the early setback can provide a valuable lesson as his side looks to find its rhythm

South Africa's fast bowler Anrich Nortje says they are expecting a good wicket at the MCG during the second Test against Astralia.
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Nortje earns shock recall as Proteas name Test squad for Aussie series

Anrich Nortje has been included in an expanded 18-man preliminary squad for the Proteas’ much-anticipated Test series against Australia

Iinyathi batsman Mncedisi Malika in the nets ahead of the game against the North West Dragons.
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Iinyathi out to slay Dragons in Pro20 debut at Buffalo Park

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi are set for their first home Pro20 match of the season against the Division One North West Dragons at Buffalo Park in KuGompo City.

SA's centurions, Temba Bavuma and David Miller, run between the wickets during the second one-day international against Australia at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Proteas clinch series as spinners strangle Australia

South Africa defeated Australia by 32 runs at the Wanderers, clinching another series win with strong performances from Temba Bavuma and David Miller, who both scored centuries.

Rain washed out play between the Heat and Iinyathi at the Kimberley Diamond Oval.
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Iinyathi and Heat share debut Pro20 points in Kimberley after washout

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi’s Pro20 Cup debut against the Northern Cape Heat was abandoned at Kimberley’s Diamond Oval on Saturday without a ball being bowled.

The Dafabet Warriors enjoy one of the few moments of celebration during a seven wicket defeat to the North West Dragons on the opening day of the YesPlay Pro20 Cup in Pretoria on Friday.

Dragons, Titans storm to opening day wins

Double header opening day sees Dragons, Titans open their Pro20 Cup campaigns with convincing victories in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup tournament on Friday.

SA’s Matthew Breetzke celebratea after scoring a century in the first one-day international against Australia in Durban on Thursday

Breetzke, Jansen help Proteas make perfect start to busy summer

Thursday’s celebration of South African Heritage was given added lustre by a Proteas performance that offered skill and resilience and ensured a perfect start to their busy summer.

Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers says squad unity and continued improvement will be key as the defending champions begin their Pro20 Cup title defence against North West Dragons in Pretoria on Friday
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New faces, same drive as Warriors begin Pro20 campaign

Defending champions the Dafabet Warriors begin their Pro20 Cup title defence against North West Dragons in Pretoria on Friday, with captain Matthew de Villiers stressing improvement, squad unity and a strong start.

EC Iinyathi's Nathan Roux bowls in the nets during a practice session at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium on Wednesday
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Iinyathi seek first Pro20 win in Kimberley challenge with the Heat

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi are aiming for their first Pro20 win as they face the Northern Cape Heat at the Diamond Oval.

The EC Iinyathi Blind Cricket team which competed at last year's tournament

Blind Cricket Championship brings inclusivity to Eastern Cape

KuGompo City is set to host the Blind Cricket Championship T20 National tournament for the first time, bringing together five teams at Port Rex Technical High School.

Proteas’ captain Temba Bavuma will rely on Marco Jansen to lead the attack against Australia

Proteas’ bowling unit left hamstrung

South Africa's pace-bowling resources have been severely tested ahead of Thursday's opening ODI against Australia, with four seamers sidelined by hamstring injuries.

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick, left, head coach Stephen Fleming and specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen share a joke on the balcony at Old Trafford in Manchester at the weekend

New England boss Fleming says it’s ‘wrong’ to ask Stokes to end retirement

Newly appointed England Test coach Stephen Fleming says it would be “wrong” to ask former captain Ben Stokes to reverse his international retirement before next year’s Ashes.

Jerome Bossr of the Eastern Cape Iinyathi.

Iinyathi ready to compete in Pro20, not just participate

Playing their first provincial derby against the Warriors, facing Proteas stars, visiting the “Bullring” at the Wanderers Stadium and creating SA20 opportunities are among the things the EC Iinyathi can look forward to in the inaugural…

Eastern Cape Iinyathi women’s coach Lolwethu Dekeza.

Dekeza unites Iinyathi squads to build future

Eastern Cape Iinyathi women and U19 girls head coach Lolwethu Dekeza has combined the senior and U19 teams for joint training sessions, aiming to align younger players with the senior structure early and improve overall team culture.

England's Brydon Carse appeals successfully for LBW to dismiss Australia's Usman Khawaja on day three of the fifth Ashes Test match against Australia at the SCG in Sydney in January

Gqeberha-born Carse needs time away from England, says captain Brook

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket after a turbulent few weeks.

Lutho Sipamla’s journey from United Brothers Cricket Club to the Proteas is at the heart of the Legacy Cup, which returns for its second edition with an expanded eight-team field. From left are, Jade Smith (PECC), Ashley Osling (Old Grey), Sonwabile Tshona (United Brothers) and  Gershwin Logan Williams (Gelvandale).

Legacy Cup takes step in new direction

The Lutho Sipamla Legacy Cup is growing, with eight teams set to compete in the second edition of the tournament in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Warriors assistant coach Mark Charlton chats to batter Muhammad Manack during a training session at St George's Park. Charlton says the franchise's recent success has been built on depth, continuity and a collective team-first culture.

Warriors aim for strong start to Pro20 title defence — Charlton

The Dafabet Warriors will begin their CSA Pro20 title defence with a target on their backs, but assistant coach Mark Charlton believes the added pressure can bring the best out of the players.