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Back to school, back to reality for Proteas U19 Mieke van Voorst

Fresh from representing South Africa in the U19 T20 World Cup final, 15-year-old cricket prodigy Mieke van Voorst faces her next challenge: catching up on school work. Discover how this young Proteas all-rounder manages the pressure of international cricket while pursuing her education.

Sport
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Robin Peterson backs Proteas to win a Cricket World Cup soon

South Africa have made it to two Cricket World Cup finals this year alone, with the men’s and women’s sides failing on both occasions to lift the trophy.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

Great to beat Aussies, but Kiwis the bigger hurdle for Proteas Women, says Tazmin Brits

Proteas Women opener Tazmin Brits may have made the Team of the Tournament for the second time in a row, but it did not make up for missing out on the T20 World Cup trophy.

Cape Times Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Nonkululeko Mlaba brought the ‘vibe’ for Proteas Women at T20 World Cup

Proteas Women spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba praised Cricket SA spin consultant Paul Adams’ role in her success at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Cape Argus Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

WATCH: It’s not a good feeling, but we will be okay, says Proteas Dillon du Preez after T20 World Cup final defeat

The Proteas lost the final to New Zealand by 32 runs in Dubai on Sunday, in what was probably their worst performance of the tournament.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas Women’s success at T20 World Cup will help grow the game, says CSA’s Enoch Nkwe

CSA director of cricket Enoch Nkwe both praised and issued a challenge to the Proteas Women’s team on their return from the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

White Ferns enjoy the glory in new high

As the dust settles after an exhilarating T20 World Cup, cricket fans worldwide are left reflecting on the memorable performances and unexpected outcomes that unfolded during the tournament. From New Zealand’s triumph to South Africa’s heartbreak, this edition has proven that the chase for excellence in cricket continues to captivate audiences and stoke the fires of competition.

The Star Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Kapp is too good to give up, say Du Preez

Proteas interim coach Dillon du Preez shares insights on Marizanne Kapp's emotional reaction after the T20 World Cup final and discusses her potential future in international cricket.

The Star Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Wolvaardt named skipper of World Cup XI

Laura Wolvaardt's impressive performance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup earns her a prestigious place as captain in the Team of the Tournament, alongside fellow Proteas stars Tazmin Brits and Nonkulukelo Mlaba. Discover their remarkable achievements and insights in this captivating review of the tournament.

The Star Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

WATCH: One of our worst games, Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt after T20 World Cup final heartbreak

After an incredible performance in the semi-final to beat Australia for the first time in a T20 World Cup match, the Proteas could not replicate that kind of cricket in the final.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas women’s hopes dashed in final push

New Zealand had set the Proteas a record target of 158-5 in a T20 World Cup final, but unfortunately their challenge fell away.

Cape Times News
Zaahier Adams|Published

T20 World Cup final heartbreak as Proteas Women crumble in the face of New Zealand pressure

It was another bridge too far for the Proteas Women after they also fell at the final hurdle at the previous T20 World Cup final on home soil against Australia in 2023.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
John Goliath|Published

Proteas Women back themselves to chase in T20 World Cup final against New Zealand

Laura Wolvaardt and the Proteas Women are unbeaten in Dubai, winning three of those T20 Women’s World Cup matches batting second.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
John Goliath|Published

Proteas Women ready to erase 602 days of heartache with T20 World Cup final win

Proteas Women’s all-rounder Chloe Tryon says they have learnt from their past mistakes to stay in the moment rather than get derailed by things not going their way.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
John Goliath|Published

Bring it home! Keshav Maharaj shows support to Proteas Women ahead of historic final | Women’s T20 World Cup

Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj shares words of encouragement with the Proteas Women as they prepare for the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final in Dubai. Drawing from his own experience in the men’s final, Maharaj offers advice on handling pressure and playing as a team. Meanwhile, he discusses the upcoming Test series in Bangladesh and his excitement for the spin-friendly conditions

Sunday Tribune Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Anneke Bosch: Best is yet to come for Proteas Women ahead of T20 World Cup final

Apart from bringing new interest to the women's game, Sunday's final will also pit the two sides that have played the canniest and most courageous cricket over the competition.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Watch VideoCometh the hour, cometh the Proteas Women at the T20 World Cup

The manner of of South Africa’s win was about as emphatic as you get in a T20 International game with the victory by eight wickets with 16 balls to spare.

Sport Cricket
Michael Sherman|Published

Five moments that took Proteas Women to the T20 World Cup final

The Proteas are through to a second successive final, after reaching the title decider on home soil last year, and will face the winner of today’s West Indies and New Zealand game.

Cape Times Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: My heart is racing, says Proteas star Anneke Bosch after T20 World Cup win over Australia

Set a modest 135 for victory by Australia who had never lost to South Africa in a T20 World Cup match, the Proteas went about their chase with impressive efficiency.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

Brilliant Anneke Bosch bashes Proteas Women into T20 World Cup final

Their emphatic defeat of six-time champions Australia by eight wickets reserved a second consecutive T20 World Cup final appearance for Laura Wolvaardt’s Proteas Women team.

Cape Times Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Anneke Bosch plays innings of a lifetime as Proteas Women do the ‘impossible’ in T20 World Cup semi-final

Anneke Bosch produced the innings of a lifetime, as the Proteas Women’s team chased down Australia’s tricky target to qualify for the Women’s ICC T20 World Cup final.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
John Goliath|Published

Proteas win toss and bowl in Women’s T20 World Cup semi against Australia

Proteas skipper Laura Wolvaardt called correctly at the toss, and surprisingly decided to let Australia have the first bat on the wicket in the high pressure match.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

Australia are beatable in World Cup semi-final, says Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt

Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt and her side see a major opportunity in front of them to unite Mzansi just as much as the other national sports teams over the last year.

The Star Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Five key player match-ups in Proteas v Australia Dubai semi-final

The Proteas Women’s team and defending champions Australia will meet in a rematch of last year’s T20 World Cup final in the first semi-final in Dubai today.

Cape Times Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Laura Wolvaardt feels Proteas have ‘a quiet confidence’ for World Cup semi-final

It should almost be seen as a miracle that the Proteas Women are now standing on the verge of history again in tonight’s T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.

Cape Times Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published