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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 Proteas Women capped off a dominant tour of Zimbabwe with a 13-run victory in the fifth and final T20 International at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, completing a historic 5–0 series clean sweep.  South Africa were restricted to 164/6 after being sent in to bat, with Zimbabwe producing their most disciplined bowling and fielding performance of the series.  The Proteas slipped to 79/4 before Kayla Reyneke and Anneke Bosch steadied the innings with a crucial fifth-wicket partnership. Reyneke remained unbeaten on 34 from 31 deliveries, while Bosch contributed 33 from 27 balls, helping South Africa finish strongly and post a competitive total. Earlier, Miané Smit provided momentum at the top of the order with 30 from 22 balls, including three fours and a six. Zimbabwe’s chase began positively, but the Proteas’ bowling attack continued to apply pressure. Nthabiseng Nini once again proved to be one of South Africa’s standout performers, finishing with 3/19. The young seamer con...

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — The Proteas Women made an impressive start to their historic five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, securing a convincing six-wicket victory at Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo on Friday. South Africa bowled Zimbabwe out for 116 in 19.3 overs before chasing down the target with ease, reaching 117/4 in just 13.1 overs to take a 1–0 lead in the series. The opening match also provided a memorable moment for Nthabiseng Nini, who marked her senior international debut with a brilliant bowling performance. The 21-year-old Warriors seamer wasted no time making her presence felt at international level, finishing with outstanding figures of 3 wickets for 17 runs from 3.3 overs, at an impressive economy rate of 4.85. Nini’s debut was particularly significant given the journey that led her to the Proteas. The former South Africa Under-19 player earned her maiden national call-up for the historic series after producing strong performances for the SA Emerging Women. Cricket Sou...

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...

Chloe Tryon is entering the 2026 Women’s Caribbean Premier League with an additional responsibility on her shoulders after being elected captain of the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Born on 25 January 1994 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Tryon is now 32 and has enjoyed a remarkable international career spanning more than 15 years. She burst onto the international scene as a teenager, making her South Africa debut in 2010 at just 16 years old against the West Indies at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.  A Proteas career that started at 16 Tryon’s international debut immediately announced her arrival. In her first T20I, she took two wickets in her first over, including a wicket with her first delivery — a remarkable achievement that made her the first cricketer to take a wicket with the first ball of her WT20I career. She went on to make her ODI debut against England in 2011 before making her Test debut against India in 2014. Over the years, Tryon has developed from a promising young bowler into on...

The DP World Lions are set to kick off their 2025/26 campaign in style this weekend when they host the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in the opening clash of the Hollywoodbets Pro 50 series at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg (October 4–5). Entrance is free, and fans are encouraged to come in numbers to back the reigning champions as they look to defend their crown. Raisibe Ntozakhe  © Gallo Images The launch of the Lions’ new season kit added an extra spark to the build-up, with captain Raisibe Ntozakhe sharing her excitement about what the designs represent. “I think it’s great that it has actually changed from the past two seasons, this one is dapper if I must be honest. It’s really cool, very dope,” Ntozakhe said with a smile.   Lions Cricket Launch “You can actually see the stadium behind the travelling T-shirt and you can also see the whole of Jozi in our training kit. The T20 kit has the lion roaring and the 50-over has the lion’s claws, so I think it truly represents...

The Proteas Women, after months of preparation including practice and international tours are set to get their ICC Women’s T20 campaign underway with an intriguing clash against the West Indies on Friday afternoon in Dubai. The Group B clash will start from 14:00 local time (12:00 SAST) in Dubai International Stadium, and live broadcast is available on SuperSport Cricket, channel 212. Click for fixtures The Proteas Women  © Getty Images During a pre-match conference ahead of the fixture, Proteas’ captain  Laura Wolvaardt expressed how the preparations will have a positive impact in their campaign, “We are a very talented group of players. We’ve had a few ups and downs in recent times, but I’d like to think that we’ve put in a lot of good hard work and have a lot of really clear plans heading into this World Cup. Hopefully, we’re peaking at the right time and if we all play our best cricket, then we stand a really good chance,” she said. The South African team will be eager to ...

 From the small cricket fields of Pretoria to the grand stage of international cricket, Eliz-Mari Marx has captured the attention of the sporting world with her exceptional talent, determination, and perseverance. Recently awarded the prestigious International Women's Newcomer of the Year at the Cricket South Africa Awards, her journey is an inspiring testament to what hard work, passion, and grit can accomplish. Born and raised in South Africa, Eliz-Mari's love for cricket blossomed at a young age. Growing up in a sports-loving family, she was exposed to the game early. It was at this tender age, while helping her brother carve his career in cricket, that Eliz-Mari realised cricket was more than just a pastime—it was her calling.  Eliz-Mari Marx Reflecting on those formative years, she shared, "what inspired me to take up cricket was [my] older brother, we started playing in the back garden when I was about seven or eight-years- old. He was a wicket keeper and I was just ...

The Momentum Proteas gear up for an enthralling tour to India set to take place from 10 June - 9 July. The tour promises an entertaining display of cricketing prowess as the Proteas lock horns with their Indian counterparts in a series comprising three ODI matches, a pivotal Test match, and three T20Is. Proteas Women  © Cricket South Africa Following the departure of long service coach Hilton Moreeng, assistant coach Dillion du Preez took over the role of interim coach on this tour. South Africa have announced the ODI and Test squad, with the T20I to be announced at a later stage. Team captain Laura Wolvaardt, has emphasised how the game time she got playing for the Gurajat Giants at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) was crucial for her to get used and be familiar with the playing conditions in India. Laura Wolvaardt  © Gallo Images Wolvaardt added that although India plays a lot of cricket compared to the Momentum Proteas and possess world class players, the team have done the...

 Momentum Proteas ODI Series vs Sri Lanka came to an end  at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom and this is a round-up of their performance in the three encounters. The series contributed to the ICC Women's Championship which South Africa are currently second on the log having Played 18 Matches, won 11 and lost 6 and accumulating 23 points Image Source: Proteas Women During a press briefing in Potchefstroom, the Proteas Women's captain, Laura Wolvaardt took a moment to reflect on her team's performance and outlined the significant strides made by the group: “I think we're in a good space, I think obviously when I first took over we just sort of had a very young group. [We] had a lot of people retiring in a short span of time and now we've had some good youngsters getting some good exposure to international cricket." "I think a lot of stand out players like Nadine [de Klerk] have been brilliant for us this past season, with the bat and the ball whereas the ...