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Veteran fast bowler Beuran Hendricks bowled a three over opening spell of three wickets for 11 runs to catapult the Warriors towrds an eventual six wicket vicotry over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in Durban on Tuesday.
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Warriors grab top spot after clinical win in Durban

The Dafabet Warriors claimed the top spot in Pool B following a decisive six-wicket bonus-point win over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins at Kingsmead, successfully chasing down 117 with five overs to spare.

Fast bowler Kerwin Mungroo says the Warriors must adapt quickly when they face the Dolphins in Durban on Tuesday
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Warriors eye top spot in Durban

The Dafabet Warriors aim to rely on their depth and adaptability as they take on the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in a high-stakes clash at Kingsmead.

The Warriors Women had a debut Hollywoodbets Pro Series outing to forget after they were convincingly swept aside by a strong Dolphins Ladies outfit in their pro50 and Pro20 clashes at Kingsmead at the  weekend

Dolphins outclass Warriors at Kingsmead

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies dominated Kingsmead over the weekend, claiming decisive victories against the Warriors Women in both the T20 and 50-over Hollywoodbets Pro Series fixtures.

Dafabet Warriors fast bowler Wesley Bedja says the side will be looking for consistency in their remaining T20 cricket matches.
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Warriors chase crucial Badgers win

The Dafabet Warriors aim to secure a vital victory and leap into second place in Pool B when they take on South Western Districts in their YesPlay Pro20 Cup encounter in Oudtshoorn.

The  Inyathi's Christiaan du Toit  during the YesPlay Pro20 Cup match against the  Lions  at the Wanderers Stadium on Tuesday  in Johannesburg.
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Slim Super Eight chance as Iinyathi target crucial bonus-point win in Polokwane

Eastern Cape Iinyathi face a high-stakes must-win Pro20 Cup encounter against the Limpopo Impalas in Polokwane, needing crucial points to keep their Super Eight qualification hopes alive.

Jason Niemand of the Eastern Cape Iinyathi during the YesPlay Pro20 Cup match against the Lions at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
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Iinyathi rue missed opportunities against Lions

Eastern Cape Iinyathi suffered a heartbreaking five-run defeat to the Lions in their Pro20 Cup clash at the Wanderers, squandering a prime position to pull off a major upset.

Matthew Boast was at the heart of the Warriors’ dominant win over the Northern Cape Heat, but says the focus must now turn to carrying that momentum into the final three group matches.
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Boast finding rhythm as Warriors build momentum

Fast bowler Matthew Boast's clinical three-wicket haul spearheaded a dominant seven-wicket, bonus-point victory for the Dafabet Warriors over the Northern Cape Heat at St George's Park.

EC Iinyathi's Sithembile Langa celebrates the wicket of Bryce Parsons from Hollywood Bets Dolphins during their T20 match at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium

Dream date at the Bullring for upset-hunting Iinyathi

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi return to the Wanderers Stadium for the first time since 2014, aiming to cause an upset against the top-flight Lions in the Pro20 Cup.

Warriors batter Jordan Hermann top-scored with 46 to help his side seal a seven-wicket bonus-point victory over the Northern Cape Heat at St George’s Park.

Warriors look to carry powerplay punch into away run

The Dafabet Warriors dominated the Northern Cape Heat with a clinical powerplay display at St George’s Park, securing a bonus-point victory ahead of a tough run of away fixtures against SWD, Dolphins and Iinyathi.

EC Iinyathi's Nathan Roux takes a catch to dismiss the Dolphins' Romashan Pillay during the Pro20 Cup match at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Dolphins halt Iinyathi's two-year unbeaten T20 run at Buffalo Park

The Dolphins ended Eastern Cape Iinyathi's proud two-year unbeaten T20 streak at Buffalo Park with a comprehensive seven-wicket Pro20 Cup victory.

 Dolphins bowler Prenelan Subrayen sends down a delivery in a match against the Titans in Durban in September
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Subrayen concerned about Dolphins' powerplay shortcomings ahead of Iinyathi tussle

Dolphins captain Prenelan Subrayen has highlighted powerplay execution as a crucial area for improvement ahead of their Pro20 Cup clash against the Eastern Cape Iinyathi at Buffalo Park.

Aviwe Mgijima celebrates a 100 for Boland.
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Former Selborne College star Aviwe Mgijima retires after a 19-year domestic career

South African all-rounder Aviwe Mgijima announces his retirement from professional cricket after a memorable 19-year domestic career representing Boland, Western Province, and the Cape Cobras.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi vice-captain Nathan Roux during a training session at Buffalo Park. Iinyathi are playing the Dolphins in the Pro20 Cup in KuGompo City on Friday.
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Badgers defeat was 'just a blip' as Iinyathi aim for historic Dolphins upset

Eastern Cape Iinyathi vice-captain Nathan Roux calls their recent loss 'just a blip' as the team gears up for a crucial Pro20 clash against the Dolphins at Buffalo Park.

The Warriors women will be eager to get their Hollywoodbets Pro Series campaign under way later this month after rain washed out both opening-round Pro50 and Pro20 cricket fixtures in Gqeberha at the weekend. They next play in Durban on October 17

Rain has final say in Warriors men's and women's fixtures

Intermittent rain and a wet outfield at St George’s Park forced the abandonment of matches for both the Warriors Men and Women squads, shifting their focus to upcoming fixtures.

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi's Nathan Roux top-scored against the Badgers MAYA IMAGES/YANGA NOTHANGA/

Travel woes continue to plague Iinyathi

Eastern Cape Iinyathi's travel struggles continued in Oudtshoorn as they suffered a 39-run defeat to the Garden Route Badgers in their latest Pro20 Cup clash.