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The Citizen
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Fire and Fury League set to ignite women's cricket in Ekurhuleni
Benoni Northerns Ladies' captain and Eastern Storm wicketkeeper Tamzyn Hartman believes the Fire and Fury Women's League will bring much-needed exposure to women's cricket in Ekurhuleni. Hartman was one of 52 Eastern Cricket Union (ECU) players drafted into four teams that will form part of the competition during a player draft at Willowmoore Park on June 28. 'It brings so much exposure to the women's game and gives players looking to move up in the cricket world an opportunity to be recognised,' she said. 'It also lets them compete against more established players.' While the region's experienced names will likely draw the spotlight, the right-handed batter said the league also offers fringe players a platform to shine. 'It gives us all something to fight for. I like that we'll be playing against teammates we usually train with, and also seeing new talent step up and show us what they're capable of.' The franchise-based league was created to inspire, develop and showcase the growing female cricketing talent in the Eastern region. The four teams – the Dragons, the Gryphons, the Phoenix and the Unicorns – will be coached by former Eastern Storm player and current Titans cricketer Alysia Rudolph, Benoni Northerns' Megan Wilke, Ricea Coetzer, and Simone Lourens of the Titans. League convenors Carmen Coppin and Shannon McKelvey said the tournament for women is about more than competition. 'It's about empowerment and visibility for Easterns' rising stars,' said Coppin. 'Our mission is to create a space where women's cricket is taken seriously, where talent and hard work are celebrated, and future legends are forged on and off the field.' McKelvey added, 'The league brings together players aged 15 and older, affiliated with the ECU – from schools and clubs to provincial level – in an exciting, competitive format.' Matches will take place on September 6 and 7 at Hoërskool Hugenote and Laerskool Palm Brink in Springs. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Fire and Fury Women's League brings women's cricket spotlight to Springs
Eastern Storm wicketkeeper Tamzyn Hartman believes the Fire and Fury Women's League will bring much-needed exposure to women's cricket in Ekurhuleni. Hartman was one of 52 Eastern Cricket Union (ECU) players drafted into four teams that will form part of the competition during a player draft at Willowmoore Park on June 28. 'It brings so much exposure to the women's game and gives players looking to move up in the cricket world an opportunity to be recognised. It also lets them compete against more established players.' While the region's experienced names will likely draw the spotlight, the right-handed batter said the league also offers fringe players a platform to shine. 'It gives us all something to fight for. I like that we'll be playing against teammates we usually train with, and also seeing new talent step up and show us what they're capable of.' The franchise-based league was created to inspire, develop and showcase the growing female cricketing talent in the Eastern region. The four teams – the Dragons, the Gryphons, the Phoenix and the Unicorns – will be coached by former Eastern Storm player and current Titans cricketer Alysia Rudolph, Benoni Northerns' Megan Wilke, Ricea Coetzer, and Simone Lourens of the Titans. League convenors Carmen Coppin and Shannon McKelvey said the tournament for women is about more than competition. 'It's about empowerment and visibility for Easterns' rising stars. Our mission is to create a space where women's cricket is taken seriously, where talent and hard work are celebrated, and future legends are forged on and off the field,' said Coppin. McKelvey added, 'The league brings together players aged 15 and older, affiliated with the ECU – from schools and clubs to provincial level – in an exciting, competitive format.' Matches will take place on September 6 and 7 at Hoërskool Hugenote and Laerskool Pam Brink in Springs. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Herald
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Lions, Eastern Storm crowned Over-40s IPT champions
The Lions were crowned Veterans Cricket Association of Over-40s IPT T20 champions after edging the Dolphins in a tense one-wicket win at Gelvandale Cricket Club on Saturday. On Friday, the Eastern Storm were too good for the Titans, running out 19-run winners in the 45-over final also played at Gelvandale CC. The Dolphins batted first on Saturday, posting a seemingly low total of 108 for seven in their 20 overs. But they fought hard against their neighbours as the Lions were forced to work hard for the win, secured with only one ball to spare. The Eastern Storm set 213 for nine in the Friday final against the Titans, and that was enough to lift the 45-over trophy, as the Titans could only manage 194 for nine in reply. On Friday, EP's Nathaniel Howard produced a record-breaking performance, taking seven wickets for 32 runs in the seventh and eighth-place win over Border. Sohail Rana made 102, the second hundred of the week, for Western Province in their fifth and sixth-place playoff victory against Border. Summarised results: Day six, 45-over playoffs 7th/8th: EP vs Border, Heatherbank CC EP 189/7 in 40 overs (Shahid Mehmood 45no, Fabian Jantjies 33, Nathaniel Howard 24, Brent Emslie 23; Mike van Wyk 4/26). Border 176 in 32.3 overs (Nathaniel Howard 7/32, Ryan Nomdoe 2/17). EP won by 13 runs. 5th/6th: Boland vs Lions, Despatch Oval Lions 141 in 37.1 overs (Brad White 60, Zaid Patel 37; Frederick Hendricks 4/17, Reinhardt Strydom 2/18, Brendon Gabriels 2/14, Elroy Abrahams 2/31). Boland 95 in 28.4 overs (Christiaan Ritter 36; EJ van Niekerk 2/12, Sonnyboy Letshele 2/29, Jared Noah 2/18, Arnold Ndindwa 2/13). Lions won by 46 runs. 3rd/4th: Dolphins vs WP, Daniel Pienaar HTS WP 249/7 in 45 overs (William Hantam 55, Jaco Castle 47, Shuray Booley 39no, Andrew Sheel 37; Ryan Reeves 3/39, Dieter Liebenberg 3/22). Dolphins 252/7 in 39 overs (Stephan Joubert 97no, AshleyLombard 50, Deepak Anand 37, Ali Laghari 35; Sohail Imran 4/42). Dolphins won by three wickets. 1st/2nd: Eastern Storm vs Titans, Gelvandale CC Eastern Storm 213/9 in 45 overs (Nico de Klerk 46, Kyle Smit 33, Brendon Reddy 30no, Craig Turton 26; Llewellyn Barendse 2/45, Badi Sthembele 2/35). Titans 194/9 in 45 overs (Jaco de Swart 48no, Hennie Smith 29, Pieer Coetzer 38, Alwyn Voster 21; Rashad Mia 2/28, Robert Mutch 2/26, Pieter Booysen 2/37, Nico de Klerk 2/22). Eastern Storm won by 19 runs. Day seven, 20-over playoffs 7th/8th: Boland v Titans, Heatherbank CC Titans 115 in 19.1 overs (Hennie Smith 40, Pierre Coetzer 26; Reinhardt Strydom 3/13, Brendon Gabriels 3/24, Dale Heramb 2/25). Boland 119/3 in 19.2 overs (Reinhardt Strydom 49, Quinton Bowman 21; Piet Botha 2/23). Boland won by sevens wickets. 5th/6th: WP v Border, Despatch Oval Western Province 211/5 in 20 overs (Sohail Rana 102, Martin van der Merwe 65; Daniel Stephen 2/19). Border 111/9 in 20 overs (Bryan Voke 30no, Brett Els 24; Craig Herman 3/16, Raafick Hassen 3/23, Adi Jackson 2/29). WP won by 100 runs. 3rd/4th: EP v Eastern Storm, Gelvandale CC EP 103/8 In 20 overs (Robert Mutch 2/13, Johan van Rooyen 2/15, Rashad Mia 2/34). Eastern Storm 107/1 in 9.5 overs (Brendon Reddy 53no, Enock Makamo 42). Eastern Storm won by nine wickets. 1st/2nd: Lions v Dolphins, Gelvandale CC Dolphins 108/7 in 20 overs (Ryan Reeves 28, Anthony Abiet 23no; Eddie Taute 3/17, Christoff Visser 2/31). Lions 109/9 in 19.5 overs (Jared Noah 26; Ryan Reeves 3/4, Anthony Abeit 3/32). Lions won by one wicket.
The Herald
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Storm's Smit hammers ton to sink hosts EP
Former Dolphins batter Kyle Smit scored the first century of the Veterans Cricket Association of SA Over-40s IPT, being played in Nelson Mandela Bay this week. The teams have been playing 45- and 20-over fixtures since Sunday, and on Thursday, it was the longer of the two formats which was contested. Playing for the Eastern Storm, Smit was in no mood to fiddle about at the crease, smashing 142 in only 86 balls with 22 fours and four sixes as his team totalled a huge 355 for eight in the 45 overs against hosts Eastern Province, who replied with 271/9, at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Kariega. Smit and Nico Swanepoel shared a telling stand of 173 for the second wicket to set up the innings for the Eastern Storm. Pieter Booysen then came in and clubbed 61 off 39 to add momentum in the death overs. Kelvin Hooke made 52 (42 balls) to top-score in EP's chase and Neil van de Linde added 46 and Nevin Nel 39 at the top of the order. Johan van Rooyen and Rashad Mia took three wickets each as Eastern Storm won by 84 runs. Eastern Storm will now play the Titans in the final at the Gelvandale Cricket Club on Friday (9.30am) to decide the 45-overs champions. On Saturday, the Dolphins and Lions will square off in the T20, also at the Gelvandale club (2pm) Day five's 45-over summarised scores: Eastern Storm vs Eastern Province, Daniel Pienaar HTS Eastern Storm 355/8 in 45 overs (Kyle Smit 142, Nico Swanepoel 68, Pieter Booysen 61, Johan Fourie 27; Nathaniel Howard 2/51, Dewald van Rooyen 2/77, Ryan Nomdoe 2/67). Eastern Province 271/9 in 45 overs (Nevin Nel 39, Neil van der Linde 46, Dewald van Rooyen 23, Kelvin Hooke 52, Jacques Stroebel 26; Johan van Rooyen 3/58, Rashad Mia 3/38, Johan Fourie 2/44). Dolphins won by 84 runs Dolphins vs Boland, Despatch Oval Dolphins 229/6 in 25 overs (Stephan Joubert 28, Warren Gray 22, Ashley Lombard 89, Ryan Reeves 50no; Dale Heramb 3/38, Louis Koen 2/41). Boland 156/6 in 25 overs (Christiaan Ritter 64, Reinhardt Strydom 29; Charl Groenewald 2/24). Dolphins won by 73 runs Western Province vs Lions, Gelvandale CC WP 189/7 in 37 overs (Will Hantam 47, Jaco Castle 37, Shuray Booley 21, Muhammad Sohail Imran 21; Christoff Visser 2/41, Shaan Hussain 3/25). Lions 170/6 in 34 overs (Brandon Buckley 51, Zander de Bruyn 46, Sonnyboy Letshele 32no; Devon Kriel 2/44, Shamiel Bey 2/39). Lions won by four wickets on DLS Method Titans vs Border, Heatherbank CC Match abandoned, unplayable pitch Day six's 45-over playoff schedule: 7th/8th: EP vs Border, Heatherbank CC 5th/6th: Boland vs Lions, Despatch Oval 3rd/4th: Dolphins vs WP, Daniel Pienaar HTS 1st/2nd: Eastern Storm vs Titans, Gelvandale CC
The Herald
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Lions to face Dolphins in Over-40s T20 final
Van Rooyen completed a good match by making an unbeaten 25 in the chase after Nevin Nel had contributed 27 at the top of the order. The five-wicket win was enough to get them into the running for a third-place finish. The tournament reverts to 45 overs from Wednesday, with the champion of that format due to be decided on Friday. Day three's summarised T20 results were: Eastern Storm vs Western Province, Despatch Oval WP 143/6 in 20 overs (Michael van der Merwe 25, Werner Moolman 21, Jaco Castle 31, Heath du Plooy 22, Muhammad Sohail Imran 24no). Eastern Storm 147/4 in 17.2 overs (Enock Makamo 54, Johan Fourie 22no; Jaco Castle 2/22). Eastern Storm won by six wickets Border vs Lions, Daniel Pienaar HTS Border 178/4 in 20 overs (Brett Els 54, Andre Cronje 56no, Scott Roebert 21; Eddie Taute 2/37). Lions 178/8 in 20 overs (Sonnyboy Letshele 32, Eddie Tuate 31no; Jason McLeod 3/25). Match tied. Eastern Province vs Titans, Gelvandale CC Titans 90 in 17.3 overs (Quintus Eksteen 24, Roger Dowman 28; Dewald van Rooyen 2/12, Brent Kops 3/13, Nathan Jones 4/9). EP 91/5 in 14.5 overs (Nevin Nel 27, Dewald van Rooyen 25no; Piet Botha 3/13). EP won by five wickets Boland vs Dolphins, Heatherbank CC Boland 60/9 in 20 overs (Reinhardt Strydom 22; Stephan Joubert 3/9, Ryan Reeves 3/5). Dolphins 62/1 in 4.3 overs (Deepak Arnold 21, Ashley Lombard 27no). Dolphins won by nine wickets. Wednesday's 45-over fixtures are (all matches start at 9.30am): Lions vs Border (Heatherbank CC) Titans vs Western Province (Daniel Pienaar HTS) Eastern Province vs Boland (Gelvandale CC) Dolphins vs Eastern Storm (Despatch CC)
