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From Colombo via Mumbai to Newlands, coach Robin Peterson is on the right path

From a novice debutant to a celebrated coach, Robin Peterson’s journey through cricket exemplifies resilience and dedication.

Sport Cricket
Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoWhere are the Black African cricketers in SA20?

There were a total of 10 black African players selected across the six squads in the competition which concluded earlier this month.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: Rabada on his stellar performance which helped MI Cape Town to SA20 glory

MI Cape Town creates history by winning the inaugural Betway SA20 championship, with Kagiso Rabada's outstanding bowling figures of 4/25 leading the team to victory. The celebration at the Bullring marked a significant milestone in South African cricket, as the team's star bowler sets his sights on future ICC glory.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

MI Cape Town dominates SA20 S3 dream team

MI Cape Town players shine in the Betway SA20 Team of the Season, with standout performances from Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis leading the charge.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Jehran Naidoo|Published

SA20 league wants to improve fan experience, says Smith

SA20 league wants to improve fan experience, says Smith

Sport
Jehran Naidoo|Published

SA20 2025 All-Stars: the ultimate XI that dominated Season 3

From 18-year-old sensation Lhuan-dre Pretorius to England's Joe Root, discover the standout performers who made the SA20 2025 Team of the Tournament. Featuring a perfect blend of emerging talent and established stars, this elite XI showcases the best of domestic and international cricket talent.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Local is lekker for newly-crowned MICT champs

MI Cape Town completed a spectacular transformation from bottom-dwellers to SA20 champions, defeating Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a commanding 76-run victory. Coach Robin Peterson credits the success to strategic player additions and unwavering support from the franchise's management.

Cape Argus Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

MI Cape Town: from bottom-dwellers to SA20 champions

The pivotal moment for MI Cape Town came when they secured the services of Rashid Khan, a player who missed the second season due to injury. Having captained the team in its first season with little success, Khan returned with a point to prove and the leadership qualities to rally the squad.

Cape Times News
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Sunrisers’ quest for hat-trick falls short in final

Despite a remarkable recovery from three opening losses, Sunrisers Eastern Cape's dream of securing a third consecutive SA20 trophy was dashed by MI Cape Town in the final. Coach Adrian Birrell reflects on their resilient journey and the end of their championship streak.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Tony de Zorzi ready to be Sunrisers' crunch time man

Initially the dreadlocked left-hander was overlooked at the Season 1 draft. Fast forward to Season 2 and De Zorzi found himself opening the batting for Durban’s Super Giants.

Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Markram reflects on challenging season ahead of SA20 final

Sunrisers Eastern Cape gear up for their third SA20 final against MI Cape Town, reflecting on a challenging season and the uncertainty surrounding fast bowler Ottneil Baartman’s fitness.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Super Saturday: A packed day of South African sporting action

From a fierce North-South rugby derby to a championship-deciding football clash, followed by explosive SA20 cricket action and topped off with a UFC title defence, this Saturday promises to be an unforgettable day for South African sports fans. Olympic champion Tatyana Smith shares her thoughts on this action-packed weekend.

Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Sunrisers Eastern Cape SA20 three-peat still alive as they flush Paarl Royals

The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have risen up when it matters most over the past two nights, beating Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals to reach the SA20 final.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Sunrisers Eastern Cape aim for third straight final in SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape look to secure their place in the SA20 final as they face the Paarl Royals tonight, following a decisive win over the Joburg Super Kings

Sport
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Robbie P’s ‘freedom’ blueprint the key to MI Cape Town’s SA20 success

Finalists MI Cape Town are playing with great freedom in the SA20 now that they have been provided with role-clarity from their head coach Robin Peterson.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

Stephen Fleming: Joburg Super Kings a bit frantic with the bat in SA20

The Joburg Super Kings have exited the SA20 playoffs for the third season in succession, and coach Stephen Fleming will have to think long and hard about their strategy.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

‘Hunger’s there’ for Kagiso Rabada and MI Cape Town to make SA20 history

MI Cape Town have reached their first-ever SA20 final after defeating Paarl Royals in Qualifier 1, and will hope to clinch the title this weekend.

Sport Cricket
Zaahier Adams|Published

Coach Rob Walter wants to see ‘X-factor’ from new Proteas as injuries pile up

Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has selected six uncapped players for the ODI Tri-Series against Pakistan and New Zealand, ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Aiden Markram’s captain’s knock sees Sunrisers Eastern Cape send Joburg Super Kings packing in SA20

Sunrisers Eastern Cape lived to fight another day in defence of their SA20 title by beating Joburg Super Kings in Centurion on Wednesday to advance to the Qualifier 2 on Thursday.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Paarl Royals must bring intensity with the ball, urges Dayyaan Galiem

Having lost to MI Cape Town, the Paarl Royals will now play in the SA20 Qualifier 2 in Centurion today in a bid to reach Saturday’s final at the Wanderers.

Sport Cricket
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Despite Klaasen and De Kock, Durban batters failed to fire in SA20

While coach Lance Klusener may have shuffled the deck a bit, the Durban’s Super Giants batting line-up lacked the necessary fire-power in the SA20 tournament this season.

Sport Cricket
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Coetzee provides Proteas’ with pace boost ahead of ICC Champions Trophy

Proteas coach Rob Walter has included six uncapped players in the tri-series squad to face Pakistan and New Zealand ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

MI Cape Town cruise past Royals into first-ever SA20 final

Openers Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton set up MI Cape Town’s victory with a blistering 87-run stand.

Sport
Zaahier Adams|Published

Injury challenges for JSK ahead of SA20 eliminator

Tonight, SuperSport Park hosts the SA20 Eliminator between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings, with both teams facing high stakes and injury challenges.

Sport
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Markram wants Sunrisers’ batters to give bowlers ‘something to work with’ against Joburg

It is slightly perturbing that even at this late stage of the competition that the Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s top-order continue to misfire in the SA20.

Sport Cricket
Zaahier Adams|Published