Windies to exit T20

Bangladesh upset the Windies with a great victory which sees the windies with a early exit of the tournament. Another upset is the Australian loss against Zimbabwe which means the Aussies face an early exit from the tournament should they lose against England. Current results:

India v Scotland - Match abondend
Zimbabwe v England - England won by 50 runs
West Indies v Bangladesh - Bangladesh won by 6 wickets
Australia v Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets
Pakistan v Scotland - Pakistan won by 51 runs
New Zealand v Kenya - New Zealand won by 9 wickets
South Africa v West Indies - South Africa won by 8 wickets

Proteas win over shadows Gayle force

The Proteas started their World Cup campaign on a high after beating the Windies with 8 wickets and 14 balls to spare. Herschelle Gibbs got South Africa out of jail after poor bowling from South Africa and a brilliant T20 record of 117 of 57 balls by Chris Gayle. The Windies was absolutely poor in the field which allowed the Proteas back in the game. Gibbs scored a gutsy 90 runs and Kemp a slow but effective 46 runs to take the Proteas home. West India made 206 runs in their 20 overs and South Africa reach the target with 14 balls to spare.

Although we've started the tournament with a bang, a point of concern are the lack of variety in the bowling department, a persistent problem which probably cost us the tournament in the Caribbean earlier this year. But as a true South African supporter we'll take the win and hope the bowlers can come to the party. As a cricket supporter - Chris Gayle you beauty what an excellent innings.

Ponting ICC Cricketer of the year

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has been named international cricketer of the year for the second successive year. Mohammad Yousuf of Pakistan was named Test player of the year and yet another Aussie, Matthew Hayden ODI cricketer of the year.

Twenty 20 Fixtures

This weeks T20 fixtures

11 South Africa v West Indies 20/20 Wanderers Stadium 18:00
12 New Zealand v Kenya 20/20 Kingsmead 10:00
12 Pakistan v Scotland 20/20 Kingsmead 14:00
12 Australia v Zimbabwe 20/20 Newlands 18:00
13 West Indies v Bangladesh 20/20 Wanderers Stadium 10:00
13 Zimbabwe v England 20/20 Newlands 14:00
13 India v Scotland 20/20 Kingsmead 18:00
14 Sri Lanka v Kenya 20/20 Wanderers Stadium 10:00
14 Australia v England 20/20 Newlands 14:00
14 India v Pakistan 20/20 Kingsmead 18:00
15 Sri Lanka v New Zealand 20/20 Wanderers Stadium 14:00
15 South Africa v Bangladesh 20/20 Newlands 18:00

Smith & Gibbs duo awaits the Windies

Less than 24 hours to go to the first ever Twenty 20 cricket world cup. The "old" combination opening partnership of Gibbs and Smith proved to much for Australia in their warm up clash on Sunday. Although Loots Bosman will be missed, the prospect of Gibbs and Smith batting the world on fire once again excites everyone except of course Australia and the rest of the world.

The proceedings will be under way on Tuesday 17:30. South Africa will take on the "hot and cold" West Indies team. Watch this space for news, scores, gossip and tournament updates.

Six days to go

Only six days to go to the first ever Twenty 20 world cup. Feel free to add your comments, predictions and suggestions on how we are going to "clap" the Aussies this time around. Sadly this time around we'll have to do without the likes of Kallis, Bosman and Hall.

Can we do it? Can we win the rugby world cup and the Twenty 20 world cup in one year? We'll have to see and man is there plenty to see.

Bosman out of Twenty 20

Latest news on the South African squad is that the decision has been made, that unfortunately Loots Bosman won't compete in the first ever Twenty 20 tournament, scheduled to start on September 11 in South Africa. Loots has got an outstanding record in this form of cricket and a replacement will be announced soon.

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Twenty 20 squad announced

Finally the twenty 20 squad has been announced. Surprise selection is the ommision of Jaques Kallis, Charl Langeveldt and Andre Nel.THE PROTEAS Twenty 20 SQUAD:

Graeme Smith (Captain)
Gulam Bodi
Loots Bosman
Mark Boucher
AB de Villiers
Jean-Paul Duminy
Herschelle Gibbs
Justin Kemp
Albie Morkel
Mornè Morkel
Makhaya Ntini
Vernon Philander
Shaun Pollock
Thandi Tshabalala
Johan van der Wath

Twenty20: Cricket tickets at a low

Cricket South Africa announced ticket prices for the Twenty 20 cricket world cup to be held in South Africa in September 2007. Ticket prices varies from R20 on the grass embankments to R300 for tickets in the grand stands. With this gesture Cricket South Africa shows it's commitment to bringing cricket to all people in South Africa. The one week tournament will showcase up to 3 matches per day for all selected venues.

South African cricket fixtures

The following fixtures has been confirmed for the Proteas for their tournament in Ireland.

24 June Ireland vs South Africa
26 June India vs South Africa
29 June India vs South Africa
01 July India vs South Africa

Pro20 cricket world cup schedule :

11 Sept. South Africa vs West Indies
15 Sept. South Africa vs Bangladesh

Kemp to leave Titans for Cobras

Justin Kemp is all set to play this new season for the Cape Cobra franchise, after playing his cricket for the Northern Titans for the last four seasons. The 29 year old Kemp was captain for the 2005/2006 season for the Titans and is well known for his big hitting and medium pace bowling.

India won one-day series

India has won the one-day series against Bangladesh 2-0 after the final match was abondoned due to heavy overnight rain. Two test meatches will be played from friday. Sachin Tendulkar, Wasim Jaffer, Venkatsai Laxman, Anil Kumble, Vikram Singh and Ramnaresh Powar joined their team mates for the test matches on Monday.

Aussies has done it again

Aussies won their third consecutive world cup final by beating Sri Lanka on Saturday. Adam Gilchrist's knock of 149 gave the Aussies a final score of 287. The match was reduced to 38 overs. Sri Lanka lost by 63 runs.

McGrath a final farewell

Come the Saturday world cup final, we all see the last of the magnificent Glen McGrath. McGrath will retire after the world cup. Questions will be raised - can you replace him? The Proteas got the same problem in losing Shaun Pollock one of these days. I rate McGrath one of the best bowlers of all time but in my own opinion, would he have been such a great player if he was South African? McGrath never had a problem with confidence his whole team environment provided it. They've got it these Aussies - Big Match Temperament and i think it's about time our South Africans play with confidence. We should clean up lesser strenght opponents the way we played England. Only winning constantly, will allow us to be confident and only then will we be able to provide the bowlers with the environment to perform like a McGrath.

The Aussie show?

Will it be a hat trick for the Aussies or will the sling of Lasith Malinga prevent Ricky Ponting's steamroller team to record a "world record" three in a row world cup final win? Thus far the Aussies outclassed every cricket team in it's path and my head says they'll do just that come Saturday. But for sure Sri Lanka have got the game breakers in Jayasuriya, Jayawardene, Malinga and Murulitharan to spoil the Aussies fun. Nevertheless we are in for a thriller and hopefully a decent game of cricket and not the runaway victory expected. Sorry no Proteas but still cricket the game we love and enjoy.

Pro 20 Cricket groups

Group A
South Africa, West Indies, Bangladesh

Group B
Australia, England, Zimbabwe

Group C
New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Kenya

Group D
Pakistan, India, Scotland

2007 Pro 20 Cricket World Cup - South Africa

After the South African exit in the semi final against Australia in the Carribean, all eyes will be on the Proteas in the first ever Pro 20 cricket world cup held and hosted by South Africa. This time around it might just suit our style of "brave" cricket. a Few players that hold the key for South Africa to my oppinion, is the explosive hitting of Loots Bosman, A.B de Villiers, Graeme Smith & Gulam Bodi. I've decided for just the fun sakes to present you with my team of potential pro20 2007 cup winners.

1. Graeme Smith
2. Loots Bosman
3. Gulam Bodi
4. Herschelle Gibbs
5. A.B de Villiers
6. Mark Boucher
7. Justin Kemp
8. Andrew Hall
9. Albie Morkel
10. Johann van der Watt
11. Alfonso Thomas

12. Shaun Pollock
13. Nicky Boje
14. Dale Steyn
15. Dale Benkenstein

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