Okuhle Cele

South Africa have selected a much-changed squad for their three-match Twenty20 series in Pakistan to allow members of the Test side to prepare for a home series against Australia that is scheduled to start in April. The squad will instead be captained for the first time by Heinrich Klaasen, with uncapped seamer Okuhle Cele, wicketkeeper Ryan Rickleton and batsman Jacques Snyman all included.

Rishabh Pant's aggressive 64 not out led India 'A's fightback against South Africa 'A' on day three. Chasing 275, India 'A' reached 119/4 at stumps, with Pant showcasing his trademark flair. Earlier, South Africa 'A' were bowled out for 199, with Tanush Kotian taking four wickets. A thrilling final day awaits.

Pakistan aims to capitalize on its 2-0 victory in the Test series against South Africa when it takes on the Proteas in the three-match Twenty20 series that begins on Thursday.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape, led by Aiden Markram, aim for a third consecutive SA20 title when the 2025 season gets underway on 9 January. The squad includes first-to-SA20 faces like David Bedingham and Zak Crawley. Key players also feature Richard Gleeson and Roelof van der Merwe. The season kicks off against MI Cape Town, promising intense competition.

India A secured a dramatic 3-wicket victory over South Africa A in the first unofficial Test. An unbeaten 62-run partnership between Anshul Kamboj and Manav Suthar proved decisive in their chase of 275. Tanush Kotian's all-round performance earned him player of the match, giving India A a 1-0 series lead.

Rishabh Pant suffered an injury scare during the 2nd India A Test match against South Africa A, retiring hurt after being struck multiple times by a South African pacer. The wicketkeeper-batter was hit on the helmet, elbow, and body, prompting medical attention and a concussion check. He then walked off the pitch accompanied by medical staff.

Rishabh Pant has successfully returned to competitive cricket, captaining India A in a four-day match against South Africa A after a challenging recovery from a foot fracture. He described the rehabilitation process as demanding, emphasizing the crucial role of positivity and the facilities and support at the Centre of Excellence in his comeback.

Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, along with spinner Kuldeep Yadav, utilised favourable conditions on Day 2 of the India 'A' red-ball game against South Africa 'A'. Visiting skipper Marques Ackerman's attacking century of 134 challenged the bowlers, but India 'A' secured a slender 34-run first-innings lead.

India 'A' collapsed spectacularly against spinner Prenelan Subrayen, who took 5/61, after a promising start. Despite a fluent 65 from teenager Ayush Mhatre, the home side was bowled out for 234. South Africa 'A' ended day two at 28/0, holding a significant lead.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape face MI Cape Town in the SA20 Season 3 opener at St George’s Park, with a sold-out crowd expected. Key players include Ottneil Baartman, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, and Tristan Stubbs for the Sunrisers, while MI Cape Town's squad features Trent Boult, Kagiso Rabada, and Reeza Hendricks. The match promises high energy and entertainment.

Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje headline the list of players that have checked into the Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 Challenge bio-secure environment (BSE) in Durban ahead of the competition kick-off on Friday. Rabada reported for duty together with most of the other players, barring those who participated in the three-match Twenty20 International series against Pakistan, on Sunday.

MI Cape Town makes headlines by signing Reeza Hendricks for R4.30 million in the SA20 2025 auction, marking him as the season's most expensive player. The auction concludes with all 19 roster spots filled across six teams, including strategic acquisitions like rookies. The tournament starts January 9 next year, poised for intense competition.

The SA20 franchises have finalised their updated squads ahead of Season 4, with Kane Williamson returning to Durban’s Super Giants and several teams forced into late changes due to international duties and injuries. Defending champions MI Cape Town have made a like-for-like swap, while youth and flexibility dominate squad strategies ahead of the December 26 opener.

The SA20 2025 cricket tournament is set to captivate fans with 34 matches featuring six teams. Defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape aim for a third consecutive title. The event runs from January 9 to February 8, 2025, in South Africa. Matches will be broadcast in India on Star Sports 2 and available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.