South Africa’s limited-overs preparations continued in fine fashion on Wednesday as the Proteas posted a commanding victory over Namibia in Windhoek, while back home a South Africa A side got their campaign underway against Bangladesh A in Kimberley. Proteas Cruise in Windhoek There was little doubt about the outcome at the Namibia Cricket Ground as South Africa piled up an imposing 348 for 6 from their 50 overs before restricting the hosts to 162 for 8 from 31 overs – a result that delivered a comprehensive 186-run victory for the Proteas. The South African batting lineup was in full flow…
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Lehlohonolo Scheepers
Lehlohonolo writes about South African sport for a living and thinks about it the rest of the time — football, rugby, cricket. Match reports, previews, profiles, the features that take a week. He is the reason ScoreLine's copy is clear, and the reason it gets checked twice before it reaches you. He supports Kaizer Chiefs, so he understands better than most that a result is never just a result. Gold and black, every weekend, no matter what the table says.
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A bumper week of cricket is on the cards for South African fans, with the Proteas men and women both in action across borders, a mouth-watering batch of first-class domestic fixtures getting underway, and the SA A side hosting Bangladesh A in a one-day contest. From the Namibian capital to the streets of Bulawayo, there is plenty to keep supporters glued to the action. Proteas Men Head to Windhoek The senior men’s side travels to Namibia for a three-match ODI series, with the opening fixture scheduled for Wednesday, 9 September at 09:30 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Games…
The Currie Cup rolls on this weekend with a single fixture on the card, but it’s one that carries plenty of weight in the context of the competition’s middle stages. Suzuki Griquas host the Airlink Pumas at Windhoek Draught Park in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon, with kickoff set for 15:00 – and both sides will be desperate to collect points as the pressure builds in the standings. Griquas Look to Dig In at Home Windhoek Draught Park has long been a fortress for the Griquas, a ground where the home side draws energy from a passionate and loyal supporter base.…
The Betway Premiership rolls on this week with a packed midweek and weekend schedule that promises drama from Pretoria to East London, and plenty of talking points along the way. Here is everything you need to know about the eight fixtures coming up across South Africa. Sundowns Open the Week in Style The week kicks off on Wednesday, 9 September when Mamelodi Sundowns host Siwelele at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, with kickoff at 19:30. The Brazilians will be expected to impose themselves at home against a Siwelele side still finding their footing in the top flight. Loftus under lights…
It was a weekend of contrasting fortunes in the Currie Cup, with two bonus-point victories sending clear messages about the shape of the competition as the battle for playoff positions intensifies. Griquas Dismantle Boland in One-Sided Affair The Suzuki Griquas made a powerful statement at Boland Stadium on Sunday, running in a comprehensive 48-17 victory over the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers. The visitors were clinical and controlled throughout, exposing a Boland side that simply could not match them for physicality or execution at the breakdown. Griquas were ruthless in transition and their ability to convert territory into points proved the defining…
With the international calendar building steadily toward a packed summer, South Africa’s cricketing pipeline gets a meaningful examination this week as the national A side hosts Bangladesh A in a pair of multi-format clashes. These fixtures offer fringe Proteas a genuine platform to press their cases, while Bangladesh’s emerging talent arrives with something to prove of their own. Four-Day Battle at Potchefstroom The first assignment kicks off on Sunday, 30 August at 09:30 when South Africa A and Bangladesh A lock horns in the opening four-day contest at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom. The ground, nestled in the North West…
With the Currie Cup campaign building momentum as we head deeper into the competition, this weekend and next offer some compelling provincial rugby action across South Africa. The fixtures may be limited in number, but the stakes are very much real for the teams involved as they fight to secure their positions in the standings. Boland Host Griquas in Weekend Opener The immediate focus falls on Sunday 30 August when the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers welcome the Suzuki Griquas to Boland Stadium in Paarl, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00. It is a fixture that carries genuine weight for both sides, with…
The Betway Premiership roars back into action this week with a packed schedule of fixtures that promises drama, rivalry and plenty of talking points from the KwaZulu-Natal coast to the Limpopo highlands. Seven matches across five days give supporters more than enough reason to keep their eyes glued to the action, and several of these clashes carry serious weight in the early standings. Tuesday Night Double-Header The week kicks off with a simultaneous Tuesday evening double-header, both matches getting underway at 19:30. At the Chatsworth Stadium in Chatsworth, Durban City host Stellenbosch FC in what should be an intriguing battle…
Mamelodi Sundowns delivered an emphatic attacking performance as they defeated AmaZulu 5-2 in a thrilling Betway Premiership encounter at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Wednesday night. The Brazilians entered the match needing a response following their 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows in the first leg of their MTN8 semifinal. Miguel Cardoso’s side produced exactly that, with Brayan León scoring twice and Teboho Mokoena making an impressive return from injury. The victory moved Sundowns onto 10 points after four league matches, level with early leaders Orlando Pirates. AmaZulu, meanwhile, suffered their first Betway Premiership defeat of the season. León Gets Sundowns Going…
Kaizer Chiefs showed plenty of fighting spirit as they came from behind twice to secure a 2–2 draw against Richards Bay FC in an entertaining Betway Premiership clash at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu on Wednesday. The match, played in difficult rainy conditions, delivered four goals and plenty of drama. Richards Bay forward Nqaba Xulu scored twice for the hosts, while Lebohang Maboe and Siphesihle Ndlovu found the net for Amakhosi. The result means Chiefs continue to pick up points in the early stages of the season, although they will feel there is still work to do defensively after allowing…