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Proteas Women stars set to be crowned at Emperors Palace
Proteas Women's spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has been nominated in five categories in the upcoming CSA Awards. Picture: BackpagePix The Cricket South Africa Awards are all set to be a grand affair at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on Thursday evening. The attention will undoubtedly be on the Proteas Men's Test side after their marvellous achievement in winning the World Test Championship final at Lord's last month, and in the process breaking South Africa's 27-year drought without a major ICC trophy. The WTC Final heroes will no doubt be lauded and afforded the much-deserved plaudits. However, it is fast forgotten that the Proteas Women's team had come perilously close to winning an ICC tournament themselves, after reaching a successive ICC Women's T20 World Cup final towards the end of last year. While Laura Wolvaardt's team were just not able to get over the line against New Zealand in the UAE, there were some outstanding performances by her team throughout the tournament and also across the other formats over the past calendar year.
Time of India
21-07-2025
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- Time of India
ZIM vs SA: Rubin Hermann and Rassie van der Dussen help South Africa beat Zimbabwe
Rubin Hermann and Rassie van der Dussen (Proteas Men | X) South Africa secured a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their Twenty20 international tri-series match at Harare Sports Club on Sunday, thanks to Rubin Hermann's maiden international half-century of 63 runs off 36 balls. The win eliminated Zimbabwe from final contention and set up a championship match between South Africa and unbeaten New Zealand on Saturday. Zimbabwe batted first after losing the toss and managed to score 144 for six. Brian Bennett scored 61 runs and Ryan Burl remained unbeaten at 36, forming a crucial fourth-wicket partnership of 78 runs off 47 balls. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! South Africa's chase began poorly, with both opening batsmen falling to fast bowler Tinotenda Maposa with only 22 runs on the board. Hermann, making only his second appearance after debuting in the tournament opener, partnered with captain Rassie van der Dussen for a match-winning third-wicket stand of 106 runs. Van der Dussen finished unbeaten on 52 as South Africa reached their target with 16 balls remaining. "I was really chuffed with the bowling – 144 was never enough. We lost two early wickets so there was a little bit of early pressure but Rubin came in and played beautifully," said van der Dussen. India camp hit by more injuries, Playing XI TENSION before Manchester Test vs England South Africa, who previously lost to New Zealand in the round robin, will face them again on Tuesday before the final. "It's like a three-match series. Hopefully we can make it 1-1 on Tuesday and take it in the final," van der Dussen added. Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza pointed out their disadvantage of batting first in all three matches. "But that's no excuse," he said of their batting performance. "There were a lot of dot balls. Getting bat on ball can go a long way to getting a good total." South Africa will now look to level the score against New Zealand in Tuesday's match before their final showdown on Saturday. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
TimesLIVE
20-07-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Proteas to meet Black Caps in Tri-Series final after beating Zim
Ruben Hermann and Rassie van der Dussen made half-centuries as the Proteas romped to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their third match of the T20 Tri-Series at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday afternoon. The result saw the Proteas bounce back from defeat against New Zealand on Wednesday. Chasing Zimbabwe's target of 145, Hermann and captain Van der Dussen were the star performers, sharing a 106-run partnership. They set the ship back on course after Zimbabwe's Tinotenda Maposa made early inroads in the first power play, removing openers Lhuan-dre Pretorius (4) and Reeza Hendricks (6). Though he could not carry the Proteas over the line after being bowled by Richard Ngavara, Herman's 63 off 36 balls played a crucial role in getting the Proteas their second win of the series, which confirmed a place in the final on Saturday with a game in hand. Game. Set. Match 🇿🇦💥 The Proteas Men beat Zimbabwe to book their place in next Saturday's Tri-Series final ✅🏆 #SSCricket | #ZIMvRSA — SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) July 20, 2025 Van der Dussen finished with an impressive unbeaten 52 runs. He was accompanied by Dewald Brevis at the end as the Proteas got home with 16 balls to spare. Opener Brian Bennett belted 61 runs off 43 balls to help the home team to a respectable total of 144 for six. Bennett was the mainstay of the innings, with most of the Chevrons' top and middle orders struggling to get going. He paced his innings well, going at a good strike rate of 141.86 while scoring seven fours and three sixes. The only other major contribution came via the unbeaten 36 of Ryan Burl, who fought against accurate Proteas death bowling while losing partners at the other end. The Proteas pacers did not give Bennett and his opening partner Wessly Madhevere any room to breathe after they won the toss and bowled. It took almost three overs for Zimbabwe to get the ball to the boundary. And just when they were getting their groove on, Cobin Bosch had Madhevere caught at mid-off by Van der Dussen for 13. Bosch continued with his persistent good length, leading to the dismissal of Clive Madande, who hit the ball straight back at him for a caught-and-bowled. With Bennett and Sikandar Raza in the middle, Zimbabwe concluded the first power play on 29/2, but Raza had a short stay at the crease, being caught at deep square by Nandre Burger off the bowling of spinner Nqaba Peter's tossed up delivery. Bennett stayed composed despite losing partners and, with Burl, put on a stand of 78 runs off 47 deliveries. The 21-year-old Bennett progressed to his third career fifty before the Proteas bowlers regrouped to counter. Ngidi outfoxed the dangerous Bennett with a slower ball, which bowled him in the 15th over. In the next over, Burger removed Tashinga Musekiwa for a golden duck, caught in the deep by Dewald Brevis. The Proteas' death bowlers mixed it up in the closing overs with yorkers and slower balls to restrict the Zimbabweans. Bosch finished with economical figures of two for 16 runs. South Africa play New Zealand on Tuesday (1pm) before taking on the Black Caps in the final on Saturday (1pm).
IOL News
17-07-2025
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- IOL News
Pat Moroney 'ideal man for the job' as CSA announces new Proteas Convenor of Selectors
The Proteas Men's team will have a new Convenor of Selectors moving forward. Photo: BackpagePix Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the appointment of Patrick Moroney as the new Convenor of Selectors for the Proteas Men's Team. With a wealth of experience and a keen eye for talent, Moroney is set to begin his role on 1 August 2025, reporting directly to Enoch Nkwe, the Director of National Teams and High Performance. Moroney's cricketing journey has been marked by diverse roles that showcase both his leadership and selection acumen. Starting as the Director of Sport and Marketing at the high school level, he has since escalated through various selector positions, notably contributing to the Youth Men Talent Identification Programme and serving as the Lions Cricket Convenor of Selectors. His extensive background enables him to bring a nuanced understanding to his new responsibilities.
IOL News
14-07-2025
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Dewald Brevis' pyrotechnics gets Shukri Conrad's T20 era underway on a high note in Harare
Dewald Brevis struck 41 off just 17 balls to power the Proteas to victory in the first T20I in Harare. Picture: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Debutant Rubin Hermann top-scored with 45 and Dewald Brevis hit quickfire 41 to ensure Shukri Conrad's tenure as the new Proteas white-ball coach started on a positive note with a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Monday. Conrad has enjoyed great success with the Test side, climaxing in the World Test Championship Final success at Lord's last month, but is embarking on a whole new journey with the limited-overs teams. The 57-year-old began by fielding three debutants in top-order batters Hermann and Lhuan-dre Pretorius along with allrounder Corbin Bosch. The latter played his part too by guiding the Proteas' past Zimbabwe's 141/6 with an unbeaten 23 off 15 balls. It was, however, Conrad's former SA U19 prodigy Dewald Brevis that made the biggest impact. The Proteas were precariously placed at 38/3 after the dismissal of stand-in skipper Rassie van Dussen (16) towards the end of the Powerplay when Brevis walked to the crease. The MI Cape Town starlet brought an immediate impetus to the Proteas' innings with a flurry of boundaries. Brevis was merciless against the spin of Ryan Burl, smashing a boundary and three consecutive sixes, as he took 25 runs off the 11th over. 🚨 MATCH RESULT 🚨 A brilliant run chase led by our young guns! 🔥 Rubin Hermann and Dewald Brevis delivered standout performances with the bat, showing class, composure, and confidence under pressure! 🇿🇦💪 The Proteas Men got the job done in style to kick off the Tri-Nations… — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) July 14, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The momentum switched heavily in the Proteas' favour with not even Brevis' (41 off 17 balls, 1x4, 5x6) dismissal in the following over stemming the visitors' march to victory. "When I made my mark there, it was a big privilege to represent South Africa again, and that was what was going through my head. It was super fun, and I am glad we won," Brevis said. "I am just watching the ball and wherever the ball goes, it needs to go, irrespective of the size of the boundary." Brevis and Hermann shared a 72-run partnership off just 37 balls, which ate chunks out of the Proteas' eventual successful run-chase. "It was quite clear. We were in an interesting position, but we were only a few boundaries away. It wasn't a big total we chased. There was no need to rush anything or go searching - plan was to keep it simple and play our game," he added. Hermann's contribution should not be undervalued too for the left-hander, despite being on his international debut, provided a calming influence in the middle-order after the early wickets. The left-hander showed silly touches, utilising the sweep to good effect against the spinners, and also drilled some powerful drives straight down the ground before his off-stump was uprooted by a brilliant Richard Ngarava delivery. The left-arm seamer finished with excellent figures of 3/35 after earlier picking up both Pretorius (0) and Reeza Hendricks (11). Zimbabwe, however, needed more from their support bowlers after their batting unit delivered a below-par total on a sluggish Harare Sports Club surface. Left-arm spinner George Linde was excellent for the Proteas with figures of 3/10, while seamer Nandre Burger (1/22) also made an impressive comeback after a 10-month international absence Zimbabwe captain Sikander Raza's experience shone though with the skipper striking an unbeaten 54 off 38 balls (3x4, 2x6), while Brian Bennett (30) and Burl (29) also made worthwhile contributions, but unfortunately it was not enough for the home team on the day. The Proteas will be in action again on Wednesday when the face New Zealand in the second match of the T20I Tri-Series.
