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Jason Smith’s century boosts confidence as Dolphins set to challenge unbeaten Lions in Four-Day Series

Fresh from a masterful 117* against the Dragons, Jason Smith leads the Dolphins into battle against the table-topping Lions, with both teams eyeing CSA Cup glory in Thursday's high-stakes encounter.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Lions coach Domingo: Win against Dolphins guarantees home Four-Day Series final

Unbeaten Lions and in-form Dolphins clash in pivotal Four-Day Series match at the Wanderers, with coach Russell Domingo acknowledging a win would secure a home final for his table-topping side.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoKeshav Maharaj dodges politics, focuses on Dolphins' One-Day Challenge victory

Keshav Maharaj emphasised the Dolphins' triumph in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge amid transformation guideline controversies that altered the competition's outcome.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

Controversial umpiring: Should DRS have been used in CSA 1-Day Cup final between Boland, Dolphins?

Cricket South Africa faced scrutiny over umpiring decisions in the CSA 1-Day Cup final. Did poor officiating cost Boland their first title since 2000?

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoBoland vs Dolphins | 'Prince of Paarl' Justin Ontong's path to CSA 1-Day Cup final comes full circle

Justin Ontong's journey from making match-winning contributions for Boland in a final 25 years ago to making another final as a head coach.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoCricket South Africa 'prioritising numbers over genuine development'

The Democratic Alliance has condemned Cricket South Africa's strict transformation quotas after the Warriors were penalised for not fielding enough Black African players.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoTransformation storm: CSA points deduction could see Warriors fighting for livelihood

Cricket South Africa's harsh penalties for the Warriors' failure to meet transformation requirements could lead to dire consequences for the team and Eastern Cape cricket.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoCSA transformation saga: Adhering to the rules is the bottom line, says Dolphins coach Quinton Friend

Dolphins head coach told Independent Media that his side deserves to be in the playoff of the CSA One Day Cup despite having been awarded four points to qualify.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoWarriors vow to fight points deduction, fine for 'breaching CSA's transformation requirements'

Warriors speak out against CSA's 'harsh' points deduction and fine for transformation policy breach.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Rangers to euthanise 90 dolphins stranded on remote Australian beach

Tasmania's environment department said only 90 survived by Wednesday afternoon, growing increasingly "stressed" the longer they were exposed to beaming sun and lashing winds.

News Environment
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Dolphins look to overcome past disappointments against Warriors

The Dolphins host the Warriors in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge, aiming to overcome past disappointments and kickstart their season positively.

Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Klusener challenges DGS batters to switch on

After consecutive defeats, Durban Super Giants’ coach Lance Klusener reflects on the team’s batting struggles and the need for improvement.

Sport
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Gavin Kaplan centuries power Titans and Boland in Four-Day Series

The Titans have the Warriors on the ropes, and they inched ever closer to their second win of their Four-Day Series campaign at St George’s Park in Gqeberha yesterday.

Saturday Star Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Joshua van Heerden feels Titans ‘are going in the right direction’ in Four-Day Series

Currently placed sixth after securing all three results in their three fixtures, the Titans will face a winless Warriors side desperate for momentum after two draws and two defeats.

Daily News Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Lions dominate Warriors in Johannesburg encounter

On day two of the four-day cricket matches, the Lions took control against the Warriors, while the Knights made strides against the Dolphins. Meanwhile, the North West Dragons faced a daunting challenge against the Boland Rocks.

Saturday Star Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Codi Yusuf aims to bring the ‘energy’ again for Lions against Warriors

To break their Four-Day Series duck, the Warriors will have the tough task of securing victory against an in-form Lions team in their backyard at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

The Star Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Moore, Linde tons save Western Province against Warriors as Brevis reaches highest score for Titans

Western Province recovered from 33/5 to be in a commanding position after day one of their Four-Day Series clash against the Warriors at Newlands yesterday.

The Star Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Titans star Dewald Brevis smashes Dolphins as Western Province get Proteas boost

Dewald Brevis’ third first-class century put the Titans ahead against the Dolphins, while George Linde backs Western Province to roll over the Warriors, with their Proteas Test players available.

The Star Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Marco Jansen sits out North West game as Dolphins on top against Western Province

With his break nearing an end, Marco Jansen has become a hot topic among local fans with regards to how the left-arm fast bowler will fit into the Proteas Test squad this summer.

Mercury Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

‘Miller Time’ for Dolphins as Western Province host Knights in CSA T20 Challenge

Some of the highlights of Wednesday night’s CSA T20 Challenge matches included Glenton Stuurman’s hat-trick (5/33) for Boland in their 11-run win over the Warriors in Paarl.

The Star Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Remembering Shoaib Moosa: a legacy in cricket and community

Shoaib Moosa, a revered figure in South African cricket and a champion for education, has died. His contributions to the sport and community will be remembered as a lasting legacy.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Dolphins seek first T20 Challenge win, Titans face Knights

The Dolphins are in the deep end, and they are on a hunt for their first victory in their do-or-die T20 Challenge clash against struggling Western Province at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban this afternoon (3pm start).

Sunday Tribune Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Heinrich Klaasen blasts Titans to win over Boland, as Beyers Swanepoel shine for Warriors

Heinrich Klaasen played a starring role to power the Titans to a dominant 94-run victory over Boland in a rain-affected T20 Challenge clash.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Dolphins desperate for victory against Dragons

The Dolphins are desperate for a victory having lost all three opening fixtures of the competition including a home fixture against the Titans a week ago.

The Post Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Dolphins, Lions headline exciting domestic cricket-weekend

The Dolphins will be out to snap their two-match losing streak when they visit the Lions in the T20 Challenge encounter at the Wanderers Stadium today (2pm start).

Sunday Tribune Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published