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Dafabet Warriors spinner Thomas Kaber helped his team to a six-wicket victory over the Dolphins in Durban on Tuesday
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Continuity pleasing for Warriors captain De Villiers

The Dafabet Warriors secured another bonus-point victory by beating the Hollywoodbets Dolphins by six wickets at Kingsmead, moving to the top of Pool B and boosting confidence ahead of the Super 8s.

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.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi seamer Sithembele Langa in delivery stride against the Lions in their Pro20 Cup game at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening.

Iinyathi suffer agonising near-miss as Lions snatch dramatic Pro20 Cup victory

Despite controlling much of the match, Eastern Cape Iinyathi suffered a narrow five-run defeat to the Lions at the Wanderers, severely denting their Pro20 Cup knockout hopes.

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  Ayabulela Gqamane in action against the  Dolphins during the Pro20 Cup match at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium.
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Iinyathi's 'Swiss Knife' Gqamane proves age is just a number

At 37, veteran all-rounder Ayabulela Gqamane proves he still has plenty to offer, smashing an unbeaten 54 off 24 balls to assist Iinyathi in their Pro20 clash.

Prenelan Subrayen of South Africa during the Namibia T20I Series clash against Zimbabwe atthe  Namibia Cricket Ground on August 29, 2026 in Windhoek.
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Subrayen using Pro20 Cup to try impress Proteas coach

Dolphins captain and off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen is targeting the top wicket-taker spot in the Pro20 Cup, aiming to impress Proteas selectors amid a busy summer of international cricket.

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.

Dafabet Warriors fast bowler Matthew Boast put on a clinic in powerplay bowling as he took three wickets in two overs to help the Warriors to victory over the Northern Cape Heat in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Warriors dampen Northern Cape Heat at St George's Park

The Dafabet Warriors delivered a dominant performance to secure a bonus-point seven-wicket win over the Northern Cape Heat in their YesPlay Pro20 Cup clash at St George's Park.

Jason Rowles was the big winner of the Betway SA20 Season 5 auction, fetching a record R2.9m to call Joburg Super Kings his new home

Rowles tops SA20 auction as Sunrisers stay measured

South Africa U-19 star Jason Rowles made headlines as the most expensive buy at the SA20 Season 5 auction, while defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape focused on tactical refinement.

Thomas Kaber believes the Dafabet Warriors can become a difficult team to beat as they prepare to face the Northern Cape Heat at St George’s Park on Thursday
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Warriors have more to give, says Thomas Kaber

After securing their first win of the Pro20 Cup campaign, Thomas Kaber believes the Dafabet Warriors are ready to put together a complete performance as they host Northern Cape Heat at St George's Park.

Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers is looking forward to returning to St George’s Park for their Twenty20 cricket match against the Lions on Sunday

Warriors return 'home' to face Lions

A first YesPlay Pro20 Cup win is in the bag, but Matthew de Villiers knows the Warriors will need to sharpen up when the DP World Lions arrive at St George’s Park on Sunday.