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The Hollywoodbets Pro Series heads into its fourth week with two intriguing clashes set to take centre stage on Saturday and Sunday, as teams look to strengthen their positions in the standings and build momentum in both the Pro50 and Pro20 competitions. @Titans_Cricket The unbeaten Fidelity Titans will face defending champions YesPlay Cobras in Tshwane, while the Garden Route Badgers return to action after two bye weekends when they host Pro Series newcomers Warriors in Oudtshoorn. Both fixtures will be played across the weekend, with the Pro50 encounters scheduled for Saturday, 24 October, followed by the Pro20 matches on Sunday, 25 October. Entry to all Hollywoodbets Pro50 and Pro20 matches is free, with fans also able to follow the action live on Cricket South Africa's YouTube channel. The Fidelity Titans have made the perfect start to their campaign, claiming consecutive victories in both formats against the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and DP World Lions to sit at the top of the st...

Fidelity Titans Ladies produced a dominant performance in the Hollywoodbets Pro20 Series, securing a convincing 10-wicket victory over DP World Lions Women after chasing down their target of 133 runs in just 10.4 overs. Laura Wolvaardt  After winning the toss and taking to the crease, DP World Lions Women posted 132/6 in their allotted 20 overs. However, the Titans' bowling attack kept the scoring in check, with Paulinah Mashishi claiming the first wicket of the innings to give her side an early breakthrough. Eliz-Mari Marx was among the standout performers with the ball, claiming two wickets to put further pressure on the Lions' batting line-up. Luyanda Nzuza and Masabata Klaas also contributed with a wicket apiece as the Titans restricted their opponents to a total they would comfortably chase. The Titans' response was emphatic, with Laura Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch delivering an unbeaten opening partnership that left the Lions' bowlers searching for answers. Wolvaard...

Sune Luus produced a sensational batting performance, smashing 167 off 131 deliveries to lead the Fidelity Titans Ladies to a commanding 215-run victory over the DP World Lions Women in the Hollywoodbets Pro50 Series at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday. Her 167-run knock was the standout performance of the match, providing the foundation for the Titans to build a formidable total and place the Lions under immense pressure before their innings even began. @DPWorldLion Batting first, the Titans posted an imposing 334/3 in their allotted 50 overs, with Luus delivering a remarkable innings to put her side firmly in control of the contest.  The Lions struggled to contain the hosts before their innings ended at 119 all out in 28.2 overs. The Titans’ substantial total proved too much for the Lions, who found themselves under pressure throughout their chase. The Lions’ batting innings got off to a difficult start as wickets fell regularly. Manack top-scored with 34 off 48 deliverie...

The road to provincial glory begins this weekend as the CSA Women’s Provincial League 2026/27 season gets underway, giving women cricketers across South Africa an opportunity to showcase their talent, build momentum and make an early statement in the domestic game. The opening round on Saturday, 10 October, features Kei Women against Northern Cape Women, while Eastern Province Women face North West Dragons Women. Both fixtures offer teams an opportunity to start their campaigns positively and build confidence for the season ahead. Kei Women vs Northern Cape Women Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026 Venue: Mthatha Time: 10:00 Kei Women will be looking to make home conditions count when they welcome Northern Cape Women in one of the opening fixtures of the provincial season. Kei will aim to get their campaign off to a positive start, while Northern Cape will be determined to spoil the home side’s plans and begin their season with a strong away performance. Both teams will need to demonstrate...

The Hollywoodbets Pro20 delivered another action-packed day of domestic cricket, with standout individual performances, debut moments and weather once again playing a major role. @Titans_Cricket Dolphins Ladies vs Fidelity Titans Batting first, the Dolphins Ladies posted 157/3 after 20 overs, setting the Titans a competitive target. Alexandra Candler led the way for the Dolphins Ladies with a superb 89*, while Yasmeen Khan contributed a valuable 35 as the Dolphins posted a competitive total. The Fidelity Titans, however, produced a commanding chase to secure an eight-wicket victory, with Laura Wolvaardt starring with a brilliant 69 off 40 balls. Anneke Bosch added 51 off 37 balls as the Titans comfortably reached their target. Wolvaardt's outstanding knock also earned her another Player of the Match award. The match also marked a special milestone for Erin Scrooby, who received her Pro20 cap on debut for the Girls in Blue. Garden Route Badgers Women vs YesPlay Cobras The Garden Rou...

The Hollywoodbets Pro Series is back for another season as South Africa’s professional women cricketers prepare to battle for domestic honours across the 50-over and T20 formats. The competition forms an important part of the continued growth of professional women’s cricket in South Africa, providing players with a high-level domestic platform to compete, develop and put their performances on display. The previous campaign saw World Sports Betting Western Province claim both the Hollywoodbets Pro50 and Pro20 titles. @DomesticCSA The new campaign gets underway with a full day of action on Saturday, 3 October , when three Pro50 fixtures take place across the country. Three Pro50 fixtures to open the campaign At YesPlay Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, the YesPlay Cobras Women captained by Leah Jones, will host the Garden Route Badgers Women, led by Verunisa Reddy. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00. Both captains will be looking to lead their sides to a positive start as t...

The Guyana Amazon Warriors have been crowned 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) champions after producing a remarkable two-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders in a dramatic final at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Chasing 146 for victory, the Amazon Warriors reached 149/8 in 19.3 overs, completing their first-ever WCPL title after a tense finish. @Sportskeeda Knight Riders post competitive 145/6 After winning the toss, Trinbago Knight Riders opted to bat and posted 145/6 from their 20 overs, setting Guyana a challenging target. Sushma Verma top-scored with 39 from 34 deliveries, while Shikha Pandey contributed 27 from 17 balls. Marizanne Kapp provided valuable late acceleration with 25 from just 10 deliveries, helping the Knight Riders finish strongly.  For the Amazon Warriors, Proteas fast bowler Shabnim Ismail played a key role with the ball, finishing with 2/18 from her four overs. Her wickets helped keep the Knight Riders from posting an even large...

The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown in the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League as Barbados Tridents take on Guyana Amazon Warriors in the tournament’s playoff on Wednesday, 16 September. The crucial encounter will take place at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, with the winner earning the right to face the Trinbago Knight Riders in the WCPL final on 17 September. Shabnim Ismail The revamped 2026 WCPL features four teams for the first time following the introduction of Jamaica Empress. Under the new format, the team finishing at the top of the standings progresses directly to the final, while the second- and third-placed teams meet in a playoff to determine the second finalist. With Trinbago Knight Riders already securing their place in the final, Barbados and Guyana now face a winner-takes-all battle for the remaining spot. The playoff is scheduled for 16:00 South African time, giving both teams little room for error. The winner will return to Kensington Oval the follo...

The Trinbago Knight Riders continued their impressive start to the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League with a convincing nine-wicket victory over Jamaica Empress, securing back-to-back wins. @TKRiders Jamaica Empress posted 100/8 in their 20 overs, but the Knight Riders made light work of the chase, reaching 104/1 in just 11.1 overs to seal victory with 53 balls remaining. Kapp shines for the Knight Riders South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp was instrumental with the ball, delivering a superb spell of 4 overs, 2 maidens, 6 runs and 1 wicket. Kapp’s remarkable economy rate of 1.50 runs per over helped keep Jamaica Empress under pressure throughout their innings. Her two maidens were a further reflection of her exceptional control and experience in T20 cricket. Mlaba claims a wicket for Jamaica Empress On the opposite side, fellow Proteas star Nonkululeko Mlaba featured for Jamaica Empress and also managed to make an impact with the ball. Mlaba finished with 1 wicket for 34 runs, ...

Nonkululeko Mlaba has established herself as one of South Africa’s most dependable spin bowlers, combining accuracy, control and the ability to build pressure on opposition batters. Born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on 27 June 2000, Mlaba made her international debut for the Proteas Women in a T20I against India in September 2019. She has since gone on to represent South Africa across T20Is, ODIs and Tests, becoming an important part of the national team’s bowling attack. A decorated international career Mlaba’s rise has been marked by several significant achievements. She was named CSA Women’s Newcomer of the Year in 2020, while her performances at international level have continued to earn recognition. One of her standout achievements came during the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where she played a key role in South Africa’s run to the final and finished among the tournament’s leading wicket-takers. Her Test career has also produced a historic milestone. Mlaba became the first South A...

The 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) got off to an exciting start at Kensington Oval in Barbados, with two closely contested encounters setting the tone for an expanded tournament that now features four franchises, including newcomers Jamaica Empress. © @jamaicaempressw For South African cricket fans, the opening matches provided plenty to follow, with several Proteas stars making their presence felt across both fixtures. Jamaica Empress Edge Guyana Amazon Warriors in DLS Thriller Newcomers Jamaica Empress marked their maiden WCPL campaign with a dramatic one-wicket victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Guyana posted 138/7 from their 20 overs, with Jamaica eventually reaching 136/9 in 19 overs before rain interrupted the contest and handed the newly formed franchise a memorable opening victory. South African spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba played an important role for Jamaica Empress, producing a disciplined four-over spell in which s...