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What is the Salary of a SA20 player in South Africa? (Updated 2024)

Today we will discuss the salary of a SA20 player in South Africa.

After years of failing to develop a T20 league, it looks like South Africa finally have a competition that will survive (with the help of the IPL franchises, of course).

However, with Test match tour to NZ being deprioritized due to SA20, there is one question in everyone’s mind: just how much do these players make?

SA20 Salary – By the Numbers

  • The average salary of a South Africa T20 League (SA20) player is $110,000 (maximum 19 players in the squad with a maximum purse of 39.1 million South African Rands or $2.09 Million USD). The salary cap in the 2024 SA20 season increased from R. 34 million to R. 39.1 million.
  • The maximum salary cap for the entire SA20 was $12.55 Million, for a maximum of 114 players, divided among 6 teams.
  • Compared to other leagues, the SA20 ranks at #3 in the richest cricket leagues (according to average salaries).

The South Africa T20 League (SA20) – What is the Average SA20 Salary?

*Note: The amounts shown below are average auction prices. Since pre-auction signing salaries are undisclosed, some of those players are probably earning much higher amounts since the average salary of a SA20 player is $110,000.

Also, the wildcard picks have a minimum salary of R. 175,000, but this can be outside the salary purse.

SA20 TeamAverage Auction Salary Amounts
Durban Super Giants$86,550
Joburg Super Kings$98,640
MI Cape Town$63,270
Paarl Royals$71,620
Pretoria Capitals$95,200
Sunrisers Eastern Cape$106,030

We use the conversion, $1 USD = 18.69 South African Rand (as of 1/7/2024)

SA20 Auction Picks – Salary of South Africa League T20

Now we summarize the salaries for each team based on both the 2023 SA20 Auction as well as the 2024 mini-auction.

If you’re interested in learning about the 2023 major auction as it happened, check this article on the Key Takeaways from the 2023 SA20 Auction.

Note: For replacements, we show the price the original player was auctioned for.

1. Durban Super Giants Player Salaries

  • Average DSG Auction Price: $86,550 (about $1,038,600 spent on 12 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 18

  • Most Expensive Player: Dwaine Pretorius ($219,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: Quinton de Kock, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Prenelan Subrayen, Naveen-ul-Haq, Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Wildcard: Nicholas Pooran

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South Africa Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Keshav MaharajR. 2,500,000$134,000
Heinrich Klaasen R. 4,500,000$240,000
Matthew BreetzkeR. 175,000$9,400
Keshav MaharajR. 2,500,000$134,000
Wiaan MulderR. 1,900,000$102,000
JJ SmutsR. 2,300,000$123,000
Dwaine PretoriusR. 4,100,000$219,000
Keemo PaulR. 850,000$45,000
Tony de Zorzi* (replaced Kyle Abbott)R. 175,000$9,400
Junior DalaR. 175,000$9,400
Jason SmithR. 175,000$9,400
Bryce ParsonsR. 75,000 $4,000

2. Joburg Super Kings Player Salaries

  • Average JSK Auction Price: $98,640 (about $887,800 spent on 9 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 19

  • Most Expensive Player: Donovan Ferreira ($294,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Moeen Ali, David Wiese, Sam Cook, Zahir Khan, Romario Shepherd

Wildcard: Imran Tahir, Kyle Simmonds* (replaces Aaron Phangiso, who was the 2023 wildcard)

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South African Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Reeza HendricksR. 4,500,000$240,000
Donovan FerreiraR. 5,500,000$294,000
Leus Du PlooyR. 1,500,000$80,000
Nandre BurgerR. 175,000$9,400
Wayne MadsenR. 850,000$45,000
Lizaad WilliamsR. 325,000$17,400
Sibonelo Makhanya* (replaces Harry Brook)R. 2,100,000$112,000
Dayyaan GaliemR. 1,600,000$86,000
Ronan HermannR. 75,000 $4,000

3. MI Cape Town Player Salaries

  • Average MI Cape Town Auction Price: $63,270 (about $759,200 on12 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 19

  • Most Expensive Player: Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde ($209,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Rashid Khan* (Kieron Pollard will replace him), Tom Banton

Wildcard: Jofra Archer* (Nuwan Thushara replaces Archer)

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South African Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Rassie van der DussenR. 3,900,000$209,000
Ryan RickeltonR. 1,000,000$53,500
Grant RoelofsenR. 175,000$9,400
Delano PotgieterR. 175,000$9,400
Olly StoneR. 850,000$45,000
George LindeR. 3,900,000$209,000
Beuran HendricksR. 275,000$14,700
Duan JansenR. 3,300,000$177,000
Christopher BenjaminR. 175,000$9,400
Neelan van HeerdenR. 175,000$9,400
Thomas Kaber R. 175,000$9,400
Connor EsterhuizenR. 75,000 $4,000

4. Paarl Royals Player Salaries

  • Average PR Auction Price: $71,620 (about $931,000 spent on 13 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 19

  • Most Expensive Player: Tabraiz Shamsi ($230,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: David Miller, Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Kwena Maphaka

Wildcard: Fabian Allen, Andile Phehlukwayo (2023)

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South African Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Jason RoyR. 1,500,000$80,000
Wihan LubbeR. 350,000$18,700
Mitchell van BuurenR. 175,000$9,400
Dane VilasR. 3,300,000$177,000
Lungi NgidiR. 3,400,000$182,000
Tabraiz ShamsiR. 4,300,000$230,000
John TurnerR. 425,000$22,700
Lorcan TuckerR. 175,000$9,400
Ferisco AdamsR. 325,000$17,400
Evan JonesR. 1,700,000$91,000
Bjorn FortuinR. 1,500,000$80,000
Codi YusufR. 175,000$9,400
Lhuan-dre PretoriusR. 75,000 $4,000

5. Pretoria Capitals Player Salaries

  • Average PC Auction Price: $95,200 (about $1,142,400 spent on 12 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 18

  • Most Expensive Player: Rilee Rossouw ($370,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: Migael Pretorius, Anrich Nortje, Jimmy Neesham, Corbin Bosch (Paarl Royals earlier), Colin Ingram* (signed as replacement in 2023)

Wildcard: Phil Salt, Senuran Muthusamy (2023)

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South African Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Eathan BoschR. 175,000$9,400
Wayne ParnellR. 5,600,000$300,000
Rilee RossouwR. 6,900,000$370,000
Will JacksR. 1,100,000$59,000
Kyle VerreynneR. 175,000$9,400
Theunis de BruynR. 1,000,000$53,500
Shane DadswellR. 175,000$9,400
Paul StirlingR. 425,000$22,700
Adil Rashid R. 2,400,000$128,000
Matthew BoastR. 1,600,000$86,000
Daryn DupavillionR. 1,700,000$91,000
Steve StolkR. 75,000 $4,000

6. Sunrisers Eastern Cape Player Salaries

  • Average SEC Auction Price: $106,030 (about $1,272,300 spent on 12 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 18

  • Most Expensive Player: Tristan Stubbs ($492,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: Aiden Markram, Ottniel Baartman, Dawid Malan, Liam Dawson

Wildcard: Craig Overton, Jordan Hermann (2023)

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South African Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Temba Bavuma (replaces Tom Abell)R. 850,000$45,000
Tristan StubbsR. 9,200,000$492,000
Sarel ErweeR. 175,000$9,400
Adam Rossington R. 425,000$22,700
Marco JansenR. 6,100,000$326,000
Sisanda MagalaR. 5,400,000$289,000
Brydon CarseR. 425,000$22,700
Simon HarmerR. 200,000$10,700
Ayabulela GqamaneR. 175,000$9,400
Caleb SelekaR. 175,000$9,400
Beyers SwanepoelR. 600,000$32,000
Andile SimelaneR. 75,000$4,000

Final Thoughts

2024 is the year where international cricket calendar might finally crash.

The inaugural seasons of SA20, ILT20, and MLC were all a huge season. Now, there is virtually no open space in the international calendar.

The SA20, with its backing from the IPL franchises, will ensure South African cricketers make a decent living, but it may come at the expense of international cricket.

Is it worth it? Can the leagues and international cricket co-exist? What is the solution?

So many questions. What do you say? Comment Below! For now, we can go and enjoy good cricket in the SA20.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Salary of South Africa T20 League (SA20) player

What is the average salary for a South Africa T20 League (SA20) player in South Africa?

The average salary for a SA20 player is about $110,000. Teams had a salary purse of 39.1 Million Rands or $2.09 Million for a maximum of 19 players in their squads. Salary of SA20 player in South Africa. Pictured here - Rabada, Quinton de Kock, and Tristan Stubbs, the most expensive player in the SA20 cricket league.

Is the South Africa T20 League (SAT20) the richest cricket league in the world?

No, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the richest cricket league in the world. The SA20 (South African T20 League) is the 3rd richest league by average player salaries.

Who was the most expensive player in the 2024 SA20 Competition?

Tristan Stubbs (R. 9,200,000 or $492,000) is the most expensive player in the SA20 competition.

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2023 Cricket World Cup South Africa Squad Breakdown (The Definitive Guide): Which 15 players will make the final XI?

Time for the 2023 Cricket World Cup South Africa Squad edition.

South Africa have released their squads for the series against Australia. Although this is not the official World Cup squad, it gives us a glimpse into their preliminary squad (especially since World Cup is only two months away now).

Let’s jump right in.

Key Takeaways from South Africa’s ODI Squad Announcement

  • The average age of South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad is 29.9. South Africa is going with a healthy mix of youth and experience. They have youngsters Coetzee (23) & Jansen (23) as well as experience international players like Miller, Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Markram, Parnell, and Shamsi.
  • The 15-member South Africa’s preliminary World Cup squad has average ODI match experience of 55 ODIs (823 among 15 players). David Miller (160), Quinton de Kock (145) & Kagiso Rabada (92) are their most experienced players, while the likes of Dewald Brevis have yet to debut in international cricket.
  • South Africa’s squad composition is as follows: 7 proper batters (with one part-time bowling option), 2 all-rounders, and 6 proper bowling options. In total, South Africa has 9 bowling options (1 off spin, 1 left arm pace, 2 left arm spin, and 5 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed.
  • South Africa have 2 left-handed batting options (QDK, Miller) and two wicketkeeping options.

South Africa Cricket World Cup Team at a Glance

PlayerRoleAge
Quinton de KockBatter/Wicketkeeper30
Reeza HendricksBatter34
Temba Bavuma (C)Batter33
Aiden MarkramBatter/part-time off-spin29
Dewald Brevis**Batter20
Rassie van der DussenBatter34
Heinrich KlaasenBatter/Wicketkeeper32
David MillerBatter34
Tristan Stubbs**Batter23
Marco JansenAll-Rounder/Medium Pace23
Kagiso RabadaFast Bowler28
Wayne Parnell*All-Rounder/Fast34
Tabraiz ShamsiLeft Arm Spin33
Anrich Nortje*Fast Bowler29
Lungi NgidiFast Bowler27
Gerald CoetzeeFast Bowler23
Sisanda Magala*Medium Pace32
Bjorn Fortuin**Left Arm Spin28
Andile PhehlukwayoRight Arm Pace27
Keshav MaharajLeft Arm Spin33
Lizaad WilliamsRight Arm Pace29

*withdrawn from the World Cup due to injury

**not picked in the Final World Cup Squad

Also Read:

South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023 Potential XI

  1. Quinton de Kock (WK
  2. Temba Bavuma (C)
  3. Aiden Markram
  4. Rassie van der Dussen
  5. David Miller
  6. Heinrich Klaasen
  7. Marco Jansen
  8. Andile Phehlukwayo
  9. Lungi Ngidi/Keshav Maharaj/Gerald Coetzee
  10. Kagiso Rabada
  11. Tabraiz Shamsi

Injury News

  • Keshav Maharaj suffered from Achilles injury earlier this year but is fit for the World Cup. Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, and Sisanda Magala have all been ruled out due to injuries.

10 South African Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out

  • Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala, Wayne Parnell, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Bjorn Fortuin, Janneman Malan, Donovan Ferreira, Faf du Plessis, George Linde

3 Surprise Picks for South Africa’s World Cup Squad

  • Lizaad Williams, Gerald Coetzee, Andile Phehlukwayo

South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad – Complete List of Players

1. Quinton de Kock (WK)

Role: Left-handed bater (opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 145/145
  • Runs: 5966, Best: 141*
  • Average/SR: 44.85/96.08
  • 100/50: 17/29
  • Catches/Stumpings: 183/14

Recent ODI Form: 37, 31, 48, 9, 8

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 30

Also Read: Top 17 Greatest Wicketkeepers in Cricket History (Men’s): Which Keepers Have the Most Dismissals Across Formats?

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2. Reeza Hendricks

Role: Right-handed batter (opener)

  • Matches/Innings: 29/29
  • Runs: 694, Best: 102
  • Average/SR: 27.76/77.62
  • 100/50: 1/5

Recent ODI Form: 1, 6, 74, 3, 52

Last ODI: February 1, 2023

Age: 34

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3. Temba Bavuma (C)

Role: Right-handed bater

  • Matches/Innings: 30/29
  • Runs: 1150, Best: 144
  • Average/SR: 52.27/91.63
  • 100/50: 4/3

Recent ODI Form: 109, 35, 144, 90*, 6

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 33

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4. Aiden Markram

Role: Right-handed batter/Right arm off spin

  • Matches/Innings: 55/52
  • Runs: 1440, Best: 175
  • Average/SR: 33.48/93.87
  • 100/50: 1/6
  • Wickets: 16, Best: 2/18
  • Economy: 5.58

Recent ODI Form: 49, 39, 25, 51*, 175

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 29

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5. Rassie van der Dussen

Role: Right-hand bat

  • Matches/Innings: 49/43
  • Runs: 1757, Best: 134
  • Average/SR: 60.58/89.68
  • 100/50: 4/11

Recent ODI Form: 5, 8, 14, 31, 25

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 34

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6. Heinrich Klaasen

Role: Right-hand bat/Wicketkeeper

  • Matches/Innings: 41/38
  • Runs: 1080, Best: 174
  • Average/SR: 41.34/111.64
  • 100/50: 3/5

Recent ODI Form: 27, 80, 119*, DNB, 28

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 32

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7. David Miller

Role: Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 160/137
  • Runs: 3888, Best: 139
  • Average/SR: 42.26/102.93
  • 100/50: 5/21

Recent ODI Form: 58*, 13, 17, DNB, 91

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 34

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8. Marco Jansen

Role: Left Arm Fast, Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 14/14
  • Wickets: 18, Best: 5/39
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/1
  • Economy: 6.23
  • Runs: 306, Best: 59

Recent ODI Form: 2/43, 1/77, 2/46, 1/27, 1/39

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 23

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9. Andile Phehlukwayo

Role: Left Arm Fast, Right-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 76/71
  • Wickets: 89, Best: 4/22
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/0
  • Economy: 5.77
  • Runs: 781, Best: 69*

Recent ODI Form: 1, 38* & 1/50, 1/44

Last ODI: September 17, 2023

Age: 27

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10. Kagiso Rabada

Role: Right Arm Fast/Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 92/90
  • Wickets: 137, Best: 6/16
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 6/2
  • Economy: 5.01

Recent ODI Form: 0/37, 2/36, 1/59, 2/46, 0/33

Last ODI: March 31, 2023

Age: 28

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11. Tabraiz Shamsi

Role: Left Arm Wrist Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 46/43
  • Wickets: 57, Best: 5/49
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/1
  • Economy: 5.51

Recent ODI Form: April 2, 2023

Last ODI: 1/55, 0/61, 2/62, 3/25, 1/38

Age: 33

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12. Lungi Ngidi

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 48/47
  • Wickets: 73, Best: 6/58
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/1
  • Economy: 5.73

Recent ODI Form: 1/66, 4/62, 0/76, 1/45, 1/33

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 27

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13. Gerald Coetzee

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 6/6
  • Wickets: 5, Best: 3/57
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy:5.50

Recent ODI Form: 3/57, 2/53

Last ODI: March 21, 2023

Age: 23

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14. Lizaad Williams

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 1/1
  • Wickets: 1, Best: 1/62
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 7.75

Recent ODI Form: 1/62

Last ODI: July 16, 2023

Age: 30

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15. Keshav Maharaj

Role: Right Hand Bat/Left Arm Spin

  • Matches/Innings: 31/30
  • Wickets: 37, Best: 4/33
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 1/0
  • Economy: 4.69

Recent ODI Form: 1/38, 2/37, 1/27, 4/33

Last ODI: September 17, 2023

Age: 33

16. Sisanda Magala**

**ruled out of the World Cup

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 7/6
  • Wickets: 14, Best: 5/43
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/1
  • Economy: 6.32

Recent ODI Form: 1/69, 3/46, 1/76, 3/37, 5/43

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 32

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17. Anrich Nortje**

**ruled out of the World Cup

Role: Right Arm Fast

  • Matches/Innings: 21/20
  • Wickets: 36, Best: 4/51
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.68

Recent ODI Form: 0/15, 4/62, 2/64, 2/24

Last ODI: April 2, 2023

Age: 29

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18. Wayne Parnell**

**ruled out of the World Cup

Role: Left Arm Fast/Left-Hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 73/69
  • Wickets: 99, Best: 5/48
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 3/2
  • Economy: 5.60
  • Runs: 574, Best: 56

Recent ODI Form: 1/44, 0/42, 1/54, 0/53, 1/30

Last ODI: March 21, 2023

Age: 34

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19. Dewald Brevis*

*did not make it into the Final World Cup Squad

Role: Right-hand bat/Right arm part-time leg break

*has not debuted in international cricket yet

List A Record:

  • Matches/Innings: 8/8
  • Runs: 247, Best: 98*
  • Average/SR: 35.98/95.00
  • 100/50: 0/1

Age: 20

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20. Bjorn Fortuin*

*not picked in the World Cup

Role: Left Arm Orthodox/Right-Hand bat

  • Matches/Innings: 5/4
  • Wickets: 6, Best: 2/46
  • 4-fer/5-fer: 0/0
  • Economy: 5.64

Recent ODI Form: 1/52, 1/20, 2/57 2/46

Last ODI: March 21, 2023

Age: 28

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21. Tristan Stubbs*

*did not make it into the final World Cup squad

Role: Right-hand Bat

  • Matches/Innings: 1/1
  • Runs: 6
  • Average/SR: 6/60 (List A Average/SR: 42.16/86.34)
  • 100/50: 0/0

Recent ODI Form: 6

Last ODI: March 18, 2023

Age: 23

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Final Thoughts

I have a good feeling about South Africa’s squad this time around, do you?

Klaasen, Markram, Rassie, & Nortje are in their form of their lives, Miller-Rabada-Quinton de Kock-Shamsi are some of the best cricketers going around, and the exciting youth talent of Brevis-Stubbs-Jansen-Coetzee is just the cherry on top.

Can they keep their cool and finallly lift the World Cup trophy?

Only time will tell. But in the mean time, I would love to know what your thoughts are on this. Comment Below with a ‘Yes’ if you think they can win the world or ‘No’ if you think they cannot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average age of South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad average age is 31.8 years. South Africa is going with a healthy mix of youth and experience. They have youngsters like Brevis (20), Coetzee (22), Stubbs (23), Jansen (23) as well as experience international players like Miller, Rabada, Quinton de Kock, Markram, Parnell, and Shamsi.

Who is selected for South Africa’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?

Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bjorn Fortuin, Sisanda Magalaa, Gerald Coetzee, Wayne Parnell, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, and Lungi Ngidi are selected for South Africa’s preliminary ODI World Cup squad 2023.

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Major League Cricket Schedule, Fixtures, Venues: Where to Buy Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 Tickets?

Major League Cricket Schedule is now live, and we bring you the latest information—Schedule, Fixtures, Tickets, Venues, and more! 

Let’s get right to it!

Where Will Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 be Played?

Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023 will be played in the Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas & Church Street Park, North Carolina.

The tournament will be divided into 3 rounds. The first round (8 matches) and Playoff/Finals (4 matches) will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium, while the second round (7 matches) will be played at Church Street Park.

How Many Matches Will be Played in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023?

19 matches will be played in the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC). 15 matches will be group matches while 4 matches will be playoffs & the championship final.

Each team will be 5 matches (round-robin format between the 6 teams).

Where Can I buy tickets for Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023?

You can purchase Major League Cricket tickets here.

Note: You may need to sign up for the Presale Ticket access on MLC’s website.

Major League Cricket Schedule – Round 1 Tickets

The first round of MLC 2023 will be played near Dallas, Texas. Here is the schedule and other important information.

  • Matches in Round 1 (7/13/2023-7/18/2023) can be purchased as a ‘Round 1 Pass’ package starting from $158.

Where is the Grand Prairie Stadium located?

  • The Grand Prairie Stadium is located at 1600 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas.

Is parking available at Grand Prairie Stadium?

  • Parking is available for $20.

All times below for this location are in Central Daylight Time (CDT).

Major League Cricket 2023 – Round 1 Fixtures

1. Texas Super Kings vs LA Knight Riders, 13 July 2023

  • Day: Thursday
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $30
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

2. MI New York vs SF Unicorns, 14 July 2023

  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 3:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $45 (for both the double-header games)
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

3. Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom, 14 July 2023

  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $45 (for both the double-header games)
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

4. SF Unicorns vs Seattle Orcas, 15 July 2023

  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $30
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

5. Texas Super Kings vs Washington Freedom, 16 July 2023

  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 3:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $45 (for both the double-header games)
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

6. LA Knight Riders & MI New York, 16 July 2023

  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $45 (for both the double-header games)
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

7. Texas Super Kings vs MI New York, 17 July 2023

  • Day: Monday
  • Time: 3:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $24
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

8. LA Knight Riders vs SF Unicorns, 18 July 2023

  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $24
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

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Major League Cricket – Round 2 Tickets

After one day break, Round 2 of MLC 2023 will be held in North Carolina.

  • Matches in Round 2 (07/20/2023-07/25/2023) can be purchased as ‘Round 2 Pass’ package starting from $73.

Where is Church Street Park cricket stadium located?

  • The Church Streek Park cricket stadium is located at 5800 Cricket Pitch Way, Morrisville, North Carolina.

Is parking available at Church Street Park?

  • Free parking is available nearby (offsite with an option of free shuttle to the stadium).

All times for this location below are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Major League Cricket 2023 – Round 2 Fixtures

9. Washington Freedom vs LA Knight Riders, 20 July 2023

  • Day: Thursday
  • Time: 5:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $15
  • Venue: Church Street Park

10. Seattle Orcas vs Texas Super Kings, 21 July 2023

  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 5:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $15
  • Venue: Church Street Park

11. Washington Freedom vs SF Unicorns, 22 July 2023

  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 3:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $15
  • Venue: Church Street Park

12. LA Knight Riders vs Seattle Orcas, 23 July 2023

  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 1:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $23 (for both the double-header games)
  • Venue: Church Street Park

13. MI New York vs Washington Freedom, 23 July 2023

  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 5:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $23 (for both the double-header games)
  • Venue: Church Street Park

14. SF Unicorns vs Texas Super Kings, 24 July 2023

  • Day: Monday
  • Time: 5:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $12
  • Venue: Church Street Park

15. MI New York vs Seattle Orcas, 25 July 2023

  • Day: Tuesday
  • Time: 5:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $12
  • Venue: Church Street Park

Major League Cricket Round 3 – The Playoffs & Championship

  • Matches in Round 3 (Playoffs & Championship) of Major League Cricket 2023 can be purchased together as a ‘Playoffs & Championship Pass’ package starting from $106.

Major League Cricket 2023 – Round 3 Fixtures

16. Eliminator, 27 July 2023

  • Day: Thursday
  • Time: 3:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $51 (for both the double-header games)
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

17. Qualifier, 27 July 2023

  • Day: Thursday
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $51 (for both the double-header games)
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

18. Challenger, 28 July 2023

  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $36
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

The Loser of the Qualifier will play the Winner of the Eliminator in this match.

Major League Cricket 2023 – The Finals

19. Championship, 30 July 2023

  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Ticket Price (starting from): $45
  • Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium

Major League Cricket Schedule – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many matches will be played in Major League Cricket 2023 in the USA?

19 matches will be played in Major League Cricket 2023.

Which cricket stadiums will host MLC 2023?

The Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas and Church Street Park cricket stadium in North Carolina will host Major League Cricket 2023.

How many matches will each team play in Major League Cricket?

Major League Cricket will be played in a round-robin format with each team playing 5 matches each.

How much do Major League Cricket tickets cost?

Major League Tickets cost as low as $12 and range to as high as $200 for multiple-match packages.

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51 Overseas Cricketers in Major League Cricket (MLC) in USA: Faf du Plessis, Andre Russell, Jason Roy, Aaron Finch, Quinton de Kock…Can You Guess the Rest?

Which overseas cricketers will play in Major League Cricket (MLC) to be held in the United States later this summer? Jason Roy, Faf du Plessis, Anrich Nortje, Aaron Finch, Quinton de Kock, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Sikandar Raza are some of the high-profile overseas players who will play in MLC.

The MLC draft held at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas started proceedings in March.

Creating a unique blend of talent and entertainment, Major League Cricket (MLC) in USA has signed up 11 overseas cricketers already. From Australia’s explosive captain Aaron Finch to South African wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock, MLC have added some major stars to their line-up.

With a total of 54 overseas spots open (6 teams, 9 overseas slots per squad), more such high-profile signings are just around the corner.

Key Takeaways

  • 13 cricketers from South Africa, 12 from Australia, 8 from New Zealand, 7 from West Indies, 3 from Afghanistan, 2 from Pakistan, 2 from West Indies, 1 from England, 1 from India, 1 from Namibia, and 1 from Zimbabwe have signed for Major League Cricket (MLC) so far.
  • 9 overseas players can be added to each Major League Cricket squad, but only 7 of them can feature in the XI.
  • Ross Taylor (batting coach – Seattle Orcas), Johan Botha (bowling coach – Seattle Orcas), & Stephen Fleming (Head coach – Texas Super Kings), Albie Morkel (Assistant coach – Texas Super Kings), Shane Watson (coach – San Francisco Unicorns), Dale Steyn (Bowling Coach – Washington Freedom) are other high-profile foreign cricketers who will be involved with Major League Cricket (MLC).
  • Steve Smith has signed up as an ‘ambassador’ with the Washington Freedom team, but will not feature in the 2023 inaugural MLC edition.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga, Sikandar Raza, and Ambati Rayudu have since withdrawn from the tournament.

List of Overseas Cricketers in Major League Cricket (MLC)

Here is the list of overseas cricketers who have been signed in MLC.

Note: Unmukt Chand, Dane Piedt, Corey Anderson, Liam Plunkett, Shehan Jayasuriya, Rusty Theron, Sami Aslam, etc. qualify as domestic players.

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1. Anrich Nortje (Washington Freedom)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • Current IPL Team: Delhi Capitals
  • Other Francise Teams: Cape Town Blitz, Pretoria Capitals
  • Role: Right Arm Fast
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2. Wanindu Hasaranga (Washington Freedom)

  • International Team: Sri Lanka
  • Current IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Other Franchise Teams: Desert Vipers, Jaffna Kings, Kandy Falcons, Quetta Gladiator, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots
  • Role: Right Arm Googly/Wrist Spin (All Rounder)
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3. Marco Jansen (Washington Freedom)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • Current IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Other Franchise Teams: Mumbai Indians, North West, Sunrisers Eastern Cape
  • Role: Left Arm Medium Pact/Right Hand Batter (All Rounder)
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4. Glenn Phillips (Washington Freedom)

  • International Team: New Zealand
  • Current IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Other Franchise Teams: Rajasthan Royals, Barbados Royals, Jamaica Tallawahs, Welsh Fire
  • Role: Right Arm Spin (All Rounder)/Wicketkeeper
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5. Adam Milne (Washington Freedom)

  • International Team: New Zealand
  • Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Sydney Thunder, Birmingham Phoenix
  • Role: Right Arm Fast
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6. Aaron Finch (San Francisco Unicorns)

  • International Team: Australia
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Gujarat Lions, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Pune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Melbourne Renegades, World Giants
  • Role: Right Arm Bat
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7. Marcus Stoinis (San Francisco Unicorns)

  • International Team: Australia
  • Current IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kent, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Southern Brave, Sharjah Warriors
  • Role: Right Arm Bat/Right Arm Medium Pace (All Rounder)
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8. Quinton de Kock (Seattle Orcas)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • Current IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Barbados Royals, Cape Town Blitz, Easterns, Gauteng, Titans
  • Role: Left Arm Bat/Wicketkeeper
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9. Wayne Parnell (Seattle Orcas)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • Current IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Pune Warriors, Barbados Tridents, Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, Cape Cobras, Pretoria Capitals, Warriors, Sussex
  • Role: Left Arm Bowl
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10. Dasun Shanaka (Seattle Orcas)

  • International Team: Sri Lanka
  • Current IPL Team: Gujarat Titans
  • Other Franchise Teams: Comilla Warriors, Dambulla Aura, Dubai Capitals, Khulna Tigers, Montreal Tigers, Peshawar Zalmi, Rangpur Riders
  • Role: Right Arm Medium Pace (All Rounder)
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11. Sikandar Raza (Seattle Orcas)

  • International Team: Zimbabwe
  • Current IPL Team: Punjab Kings
  • Other Franchise Teams: Band-e-Amir Dragons, Chittagong Vikings, Dambulla Aura, Dubai Capitals, Gazi Group Cricketers, Karachi Kings, Khulna Tigers, Lahore Qalandars, Mashonaland Eagles, Matabeleland Tuskers, Mis Ainak Knights, Montreal Tigers, Northern Warriors, Paktia Panthers, Peshawar Zalmi, Rangpur Riders, Southern Rocks, Trinbago Knight Riders, Tshwane Spartans
  • Role: Right Arm Off Spin (All Rounder)
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12. Jason Roy (Los Angeles Knight Riders)

  • International Team: England
  • Current IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Lions, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Bengal Tigers, Chittagong Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, Oval Invincibles, Paarl Royals, Perth Scorchers, Quetta Gladiators, Surrey, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunders, Sylhet Sixers
  • Role: Right Arm Bat
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Also Read: Jason Roy signs two-year contract with LAKR for 300,000 pound deal, Jason Roy agrees termination of ECB contract to play Major League Cricket

13. Lungi Ngidi (San Francisco Unicorns)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • Current IPL Team: Delhi Capitals
  • Other Franchise Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Paarl Royals, Titans, Tshwane Spartans
  • Role: Right Arm Fast
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14. Moises Henriques (Washington Freedom)

  • International Team: Australia
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sydney Sixers
  • Role: Right Arm Medium/Right Hand Bat (All Rounder)

*captain

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15. Ben Dwarshuis (Washington Freedom)

  • International Team: Australia
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Sydney Sixers, New South Wales, Birmingham Phoenix
  • Role: Left Arm Fast
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16. Lockie Ferguson (LA Knight Riders)

  • International Team: New Zealand
  • IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Other Franchise Teams: Gujarat Titans, Rising Pune Supergiant, Manchester Originals
  • Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler
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17. Andre Russell (LA Knight Riders)

  • International Team: West Indies
  • IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredivls, Abu Dhabi Knight Ridgers, Colombo Kings, Comilla Warriors, Islamabad United, Jamaica Tallawahs, Manchester Originals, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Multan Sultans, Nangarhar Leopards, Northern Warriors, Quetta Gladiators, Rajshahi Royals, Southern Brave, Vancouver Knights
  • Role: Right Arm Batter/Right Arm Bowler (All-Rounder)
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18. Sunil Narine (LA Knight Riders)

  • International Team: West Indies
  • IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Other Franchise Teams: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Barisal Burners, Cape Cobras, Comilla Victorians, Dhaka Dynamites, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Lahore Qalandars, Melbourne Renegades, Montreal Tigers, Oval Invincibles, Quetta Gladiators, Trinbago Knight Riders, Sydney Sixers
  • Role: Right Arm Mystery, Left-Hand Bat
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19. Martin Guptill (LA Knight Riders)

  • International Team: New Zealand
  • Other Franchise Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Barbados Tridents, Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Melbourne Renegades
  • Role: Right-Hand Opening Batter
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20. Adam Zampa (LA Knight Riders)

  • International Team: Australia
  • IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals
  • Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rising Pune Supergiants, Sydney Thunder, Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Strikers, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Tallawahs, Dubai Capitals, Welsh Fire
  • Role: Right Arm Leg Spin
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21. Rilee Rossouw (LA Knight Riders)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • IPL Team: Delhi Capitals
  • Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pretoria Capitals, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, Oval Invincibles, Khulna Tigers, Melbourne Renegades, Dambulla Giants
  • Role: Left-Hand Batter
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22. Kieron Pollard (MI New York)

  • International Team: West Indies
  • IPL Team: Mumbai Indians (Batting Coach)
  • Other Franchise Teams: Adelaide Strikers, Barbados Tridents, Cape Cobras, Deccan Gladiators, Dhaka Dynamites, Dhaka Gladiators, Karachi Kings, Kerela Kings, London Spirit, Melbourne Renegades, MI Emirates, Multan Sults, Peshawar Zalmi, St. Lucia Stars, Toronot Nationals, Trinbago Knight Riders, Welsh Fire
  • Role: Right-Hand Batter/Right Arm Medium Pace (All-Rounder)
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23. Trent Boult (MI New York)

  • International Team: New Zealand
  • IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals
  • Other Franchise Teams: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Melbourne Stars, MI Emirates
  • Role: Left Arm Fast Bowler
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24. Rashid Khan (MI New York)

  • International Team: Afghanistan
  • IPL Team: Gujarat Titans
  • Other Franchise Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Adelaide STrikers, Band-e0Amir Dragos, Barbados Tridents, Boost Defenders, Comilla Victorians, Durbat Heat, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kabul Eagles, Lahore Qalandars, Maratha Arabians, MI Cape Town, MI Emirates, Mis Ainak Region, Nangarhar Leopads, Quetta Gladiators, Speen Ghar Region, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Trent Rockets
  • Role: Right Arm Legspin/ Right-Hand Bat (All-Rounder)
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25. Tim David (MI New York)

  • International Team: Australia (formerly played for Singapore)
  • IPL Team: Mumbai Indians
  • Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Hobart Hurricanes, Lahore Qalandars, MI Cape Town, Multan Sultans, Perth Scorchers, Southern Brave, St. Lucia Kings
  • Role: Right-Hand Bat
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26. Dewald Brevis (MI New York)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • IPL Team: Mumbai Indians
  • Other Franchise Teams: MI Cape Town, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots
  • Role: Right-Hand Bat
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27. David Wiese (MI New York)

  • International Team: Namibia (formerly played for South Africa)
  • IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Barbados Tridents, Colombo Stars, Comilla Victorians, Easterns, Gulf Giants, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, London Spirit, Northern Superchargers, St. Lucia Kings, Titans
  • Role: Right-Hand Bat, Right Arm Medium Pace (All-Rounder)

Also Read: South African Born Cricketers Playing for Other Countries

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28. Kagiso Rabada (MI New York)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • IPL Team: Delhi Capitals
  • Other Franchise Teams: Punjab Kings, Gauteng, Jozi Stars, Lions
  • Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler
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29. Nicholas Pooran (MI New York)

  • International Team: West Indies
  • IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants
  • Other Franchise Teams: Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warrirors, Islamabd United, Kerela Kings, Khulna titans, Melbourne Stars, MI Emirates, Multan Sultans, Northern Warriors, Rangpur Riders, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Sydney Sixers, Trinbago Knight Riders
  • Role: Left-Hand Batter, Wicketkeeper
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30. Jason Behrendorff (MI New York)

  • International Team: Australia
  • IPL Team: Mumbai Indians
  • Other Franchise Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Perth Scorchers
  • Role: Left Arm Bowler
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31. Devon Conway (Texas Super Kings)

  • International Team: New Zealand
  • IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
  • Other Franchise Teams: Southern Brave, Dophins, Gauteng, Lions, Wellington
  • Role: Left-Hand Batter, Wicketkeeper
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32. Mitchell Santner (Texas Super Kings)

  • International Team: New Zealand
  • IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
  • Other Franchise Teams: Barbados Tridents
  • Role: Left-Hand Batter, Left-Arm Spinner (All-Rounder)
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33. Daniel Sams (Texas Super Kings)

  • International Team: Australia
  • IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Vancouver Knights, Trent Rockets, Sydney Thunder
  • Role: Left Arm Medium Pacer, Right-Hand Batter (All-Rounder)
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34. David Miller (Texas Super Kings)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • IPL Team: Gujarat Titans
  • Other Franchise Teams: Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab, Barbados Royals, Bengal Tigers, Durban Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Jamaica Tallawahs, Multan Sultans, Paarl Royals, Peshawar Zalmi, St. Lucia Zouks, Welsh Fire, Winnipeg Hawks
  • Role: Left-Hand Batter
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35. Gerald Coetzee (Texas Super Kings)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • Other Franchise Teams: Joburg Super Kings
  • Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler
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36. Dwayne Bravo (Texas Super Kings)

  • International Team: West Indies (now retired)
  • IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings (bowling coach)
  • Other Franchise Teams: Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, Chittagong Kings, Comilla Victorians, Dhaka Dynamites, Dolphins, Essex, Fortune Barishal, Kent, Lahore Qalandars, Maratha Arabians, Melbourne Renegades, Northern Superchargers, Paarl Rocks, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Surrey, Sydney Sixers, Trinbago Knight Riders, Trinidad & Tobago, Victoria, Winnipeg Hawks
  • Role: Right Arm Medium Pace, Right-Hand Batter (All-Rounder)
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37. Ambati Rayudu* (Texas Super Kings)

  • International Team: India (Now retired)
  • IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
  • Other Franchise Teams: Mumbai Indians
  • Role: Right-Hand Batter
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38. Faf du Plessis (Texas Super Kings)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Other Franchise Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Joburg Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, Comilla Victorians, Jaffna Kings, Melbourne Renegades, Northern Superchargers, Paarl Rocks, Perth Scorchers, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, St. Lucia Kings, Titans
  • Role: Right-Hand Batter, Captain

*captain

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39. Akeal Hosein (Washington Freedom)

  • International Team: West Indies
  • IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Other Franchise Teams: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Barbados Tridents, Dhaka Dynamites, Melbourne Renegades, Multan Sultans, Trinbago Knight Riders
  • Role: Left Arm Spinner
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40. Heinrich Klaasen (Seattle Orcas)

  • International Team: South Africa
  • IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Other Franchise Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Durban’s Super Giants, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Toronto Nationals
  • Role: Right Hand Bat, Wicketkeeper
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41. Matthew Wade (San Francisco Unicorns)

  • International Team: Australia
  • IPL Team: Gujarat Titans
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Daredevils, Birmingham Phoenix, Dambulla Aura, Hobart Hurricanes, Joburg Super Kings, Karachi Kings, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars
  • Role: Left-Hand Bat, Wicketkeeper
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42. Qais Ahmad (San Francisco Unicorns)

  • International Team: Afghanistan
  • Other Franchise Teams: Band-e-Amir Dragons, Colombo Kings, Gulf Giants, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Hobart Hurricanes, Jamaica Tallawahs, Melbourne Stars, Minister Group Dhaka, Mis Ainak Region, Multan Sultans, Quetta Gladiators, St. Lucia Stars, Welsh Fire
  • Role: Right Arm Legbreak
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43. Finn Allen (San Francisco Unicorns)

  • International Team: New Zealand
  • IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Other Franchise Teams: Birmingham Phoenix, Southern Brave
  • Role: Right-Hand Bat, Wicketkeeper
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44. Mackenzie Harvey (San Francisco Unicorns)

  • International Team: Australia (has not debuted yet)
  • Other Franchise Teams: Melbourne Renegades
  • Role: Left-Hand Batter
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45. Andrew Tye (Seattle Orcas)

  • International Team: Australia
  • IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants
  • Other Franchise Teams: Kings XI Punjab, Gujarat Lions, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Karachi Kings, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Thunder
  • Role: Right-Hand Medium Pacer
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46. Izharulhaq Naveed (Seattle Orcas)

  • International Team: Afghanistan (has not debuted yet)
  • Other Franchise Teams: Multan Sultans, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Sydney Sixers
  • Role: Right-Hand Legbreak
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47. Haris Rauf (San Francisco Unicorns)

  • International Team: Pakistan
  • Other Franchise Teams: Lahore Qalandars, Melbourne Stars
  • Role: Right Arm Fast Bowler

48. Shadab Khan (San Francisco Unicorns)

  • International Team: Pakistan
  • Other Franchise Teams: Islamabad United, Brisbane Heat, Dhaka Platoon, Edmonton Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Hobart Hurricanes, Khulna Tigers, Sydney Sixers, Trinbago Knight Riders
  • Role: Right Arm Leg break/ Right-Hand Batter (All Rounder)

49. Tanveer Sangha (Washington Freedom)

  • International Team: Australia (has not debuted yet)
  • Other Franchise Teams: Sydney Thunder, Birmingham phoenix
  • Role: Right Arm Leg Break

50. Shimron Hetmyer (Seattle Orcas)

  • International Team: West Indies
  • IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals
  • Other Franchise Teams: Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Gulf Giants
  • Role: Left-Hand Batter

51. Dwaine Pretorius (Seattle Orcas)

  • International Team: South Africa (now retired)
  • Other Franchise Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Durban Super Giants, Quetta Gladiators, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Welsh Fire
  • Role: Right Arm Fast/Right-Hand Batter (All-Rounder)

Final Thoughts

Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA has attracted some of the biggest names in world cricket, with 48 overseas cricketers making the cut and showing their skills on the big stage.

The likes of Aaron Finch, Quinton de Kock, and many other prominent figures are sure to bring a dynamic dimension to the tournament and make it an exciting affair. The level of competition is sure to be high, as teams battle for the title of MLC champions. Fans can expect plenty of action in this highly anticipated tournament!

Which overseas cricketers would you like to see play in Major League Cricket?

Frequently Asked Questions: Overseas Cricketers in Major League Cricket

How many overseas players can a MLC team have in their squads?

Each Major League Cricket (MLC) team is allowed to have 9 overseas players in their squads along with 10 domestic cricketers.

Which country has most players in Major League Cricket as overseas players?

So far, 12 South African cricketers have been signed as overseas signings in MLC 2023.

Which Major League Cricket (MLC) team has signed the most overseas players?

Washington Freedom has so far signed 7 high-profile signings so far. Anrich Nortje, Wanindu Hasaranga, Marco Jansen, Glenn Phillips, Adam Milne, Moises Henriques, and Ben Dwarshuis.

How many overseas players can play in a XI of a Major League Cricket (MLC) match?

Up to six players can play in a MLC match, while nine overseas cricketers can be signed in the squad.

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49 South African Cricketers Who Left Their Country for Kolpak Deals

Time for another World XI with Twists – Kolpak South African Cricketers Edition.

Huge revelation today – Quinton de Kock bid adieu to Test Cricket at the age of 29 after India brushed them aside in the first Test at Centurion. For more than a decade, South Africa have suffered a loss of talent to England through the Kolpak deal and now they have lost yet another great player, this time to overkill of cricket.

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Also Read: Cricket Self-Implodes: Thailand, The ICC, COVID, Racism, Sex, And Overkill of Cricket – Cricket Controversies 2021, End of Cricket as We Know it?

What Has South African Cricket Been Through Recently?

From being the #1 Test side for over a decade to becoming the “team in transition,” things have been far from ideal for South African cricket fans.

AB De Villiers retired from all of cricket, finally quashing the “Will he-Won’t he-Should he Return” debate. Faf du Plessis (retired from Tests to focus on T20I comeback), Imran Tahir, and Chris Morris have been shunted out from national selection due to their T20 leagues commitments. Dale Steyn hung up his boots, while Vernon Philander, Hashim Amla (lack of form) and Morne Morkel (now an Australian citizen) retired prematurely and took Kolpak deals post-retirement. In 2021, the domestic system has been restructured, SJN (Social Justice and briefly Nation Building) report has sparred nobody including Boucher-Smith, and the QDK kneeling controversy has further added to the fuel.

Only the 4/5 wins and positive brand of cricket in the 2021 T20 World Cup was a shining light. That too ended in a traditional disqualification due to net run rate.

However, since Brexit the Kolpak deal no longer holds, and the players are eligible for comeback. Blessing Muzarabani has been a ray of hope for Zimbabwe while David Wiese (ex-South African international) had a stellar T20 World Cup with Namibia. Wayne Parnell became the 1st official Kolpak player to make a comeback while Duanne Olivier is inching closer and closer.

Can Kolpak South African cricketers revive the Proteas ill-fated destiny?

Today’s Twist

Build 2 World XIs:

(1) A current XI of Kolpak South African Exodus players who are eligible for a South African comeback (Note they do not have to be contracted by a domestic team yet. Only that they are not retired and could comeback sometime in the future)

(2) An All-Time Best XI of Kolpak Players (retired)

The Catch

The XI needs to have five bowlers & a wicketkeeper.

*Note this does NOT include the list of players who were born in South Africa and are now settled in different countries representing England, Australia, New Zealand, Namibia, Netherlands, USA, etc. Those players are in the list linked below.

South African Cricketers Who Play For Other Countries: Labuschagne, Neil Wagner,…Can you Guess the Rest?

Quantifying South Africa’s Talent Drain

Overall around 69 cricketers have taken up Kolpak deals at some points in their career (49 from South Africa, 6 Zimbabwe, 2 New Zealand, and 12 West Indies – 7 Barbados, 3 Jamaica, 1 Trinidad and Tobago, 1 Guyana).

Additionally, around 39 cricketers were born in South Africa but have represented other countries & left South Africa earlier like Devon Conway and Kevin Pietersen. Then there are some like Dawid Malan (born in England, raised in South Africa, went back to England for international cricket) and Dane Piedt (left for USA but has not played an international for them yet), who are in neither of those lists.

Hence, there are at least 80 high profile cricketers that were from South African origin but did not represent the Proteas for at least some portion of their careers (Remember SA was banned from international cricket due to Apartheid in the 1980s, which was the beginning of the exodus).

Let us add another layer. Due to overkill of cricket, politics, and financial opportunities, AB De Villiers, Quinton de Kock, Hashim Amla, Morne Morkel, and Graeme Smith retired relatively early. Others took up coaching opportunities outside, further weakening the domestic circuit.

*Grant Elliot is a South African born cricketer, who played for New Zealand and later took a Kolpak deal after retiring from New Zealand duty.

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Current Kolpak XI Eligible for South African Comeback

From the 49, here are 14 Kolpak South African cricketers who are eligible for an international comeback. Practically, the reserve South African XI disappeared in a decade.

1. Stiaan van Zyl (2016)

  • International Debut: December 16-19, 2014 (101*) International Matches: 12 Tests
  • Age Left: 30 Age Now: 34
  • County Team: Sussex
  • Previous Teams: Cape Cobras, Western Province, South Africa A
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Boland

Claim To Fame

Stiaan van Zyl became the 100th player to score a Test century on debut and yet, he left for England after just 12 Tests.

What did South Africa Miss?

A top order batter who could bowl fast medium, South Africa missed the balance (especially after Kallis’ retirement), reserve depth in batting, and a weaker domestic system without a batter of his caliber.

2. Richard Levi (2014)

  • International Debut: February 6, 2012 International Matches: 13 T20Is
  • Age Left: 26 Age Now: 33
  • County Team: Northamptonshire (earlier Somerset)
  • T20 Teams: Mumbai Indians
  • Previous Teams: Cape Cobras, Western Province, South Africa A, South Africa U-19, South Africa XI
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Has not played again in SA domestic circuit yet

Claim To Fame

Fastest T20I hundred (off 45 balls against New Zealand in 2012) at that time. Also had most sixes in a T20I (13) in that innings. Played only 13 T20Is before heading out.

What did South Africa Miss?

A swashbuckling opening batter in limited overs (Think Brendon McCullum-Martin Guptill-Colin Munro esque) who was ahead of his times when the T20 format was in its infancy. Could have been an ideal foil for QDK-Amla at the top in T20Is.

3. Rilee Rossouw (2016)

  • International Debut: August 20, 2014 International Matches: 36 ODIs, 15 T20Is
  • Age Left: 26 Age Now: 32
  • County Team: Hampshire
  • T20 Teams: Dambulla Giants, Khulna Tigers, Multan Sultans, Quetta Gladiators, Melbourne Renegades, Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Previous Teams: Free State, Eagles, South Africa A, South Africa U-19
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Knights (T20)

Claim to Fame

After beginning his international career with a series of ducks, he stabilized his spot in the international team with 3 ODI hundreds, 7 fifties and two T20I fifties (here is his 78 vs Australia, where he overshadowed the likes of QDK, Miller, and Duminy).

Played the 2015 ODI World Cup and the 2016 T20 World Cup. Now sought after in T20 leagues around the world.

What did South Africa Miss?

The messiest exit of all and the one that hurt the most. South Africa had heavily invested in Rossouw, and he had become the next big middle order player in the South African line-up, one that would almost certainly replace the great AB De Villiers. Rossouw exited over an iPhone email to coach Russell Domingo and even spelled Domingo’s first name incorrectly. Scored a century in his last ODI (122 vs Australia) and was the player of the series in that series (311 runs). Little did Protea fans know that it was to be his final time in South African colors.

4. Heino Kuhn – WK (2018)

  • International Debut: July 6-9, 2017 International Matches: 4 Tests, 7 T20Is
  • Age Left: 33 Age Now: 37
  • County Team: Kent (Northerns earlier)
  • Previous Teams: Titans, South Africa A
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): North West

Claim To Fame

Overall 11,000 first class runs with 24 hundreds and 58 fifties. Did not light up the international circuit in his short stay, but is a stalwart of South African domestic circuit.

What did South Africa Miss?

Left after CSA conveyed the message to him that his chances at international cricket would be limited. The domestic circuit was further weakened by his exit in his first class prime.

5. Colin Ingram (2014)

  • International Debut: October 8, 2010 Interational Matches: 31 ODIs, 9 T20Is
  • Age Left: Age Now: 36
  • County Team: Glamorgan
  • Previous Teams: Free State, Eastern Province, Warriors, South Africa A
  • T20 Teams: Islamabad United, Trinbago Knight Riders, St. Lucia Zouks, Oval Invincibles, Hobart Hurricanes, Adelaide Strikers, Delhi Capitals
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Has not played again in SA domestic circuit yet

Claim To Fame

With 3 ODI hundreds and 3 fifties in ODIs and a 78 in T20Is, he had a decent limited overs career. However, these days he is known for being the most famous South African T20 export, playing in almost all leagues around the world.

Has played some glittering knocks in the PSL.

What did South Africa Miss?

Stability in the middle order in limited overs cricket. It is clear after 15 years of T20I cricket that boundary percentage, pressure situation experience, and T20 leagues are the backbone of world winning T20I sides. Apart from Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir, and AB De Villiers, Colin Ingram would have bolstered SA in this regard.

6. Dane Vilas – WK

  • International Debut: March 30, 2012 International Matches: 6 Tests, 1 T20I
  • Age Left: 30 Age Now: 36
  • County Team: Lancashire
  • Previous Teams: South Western Districts, Lions, Cape Cobras, South Africa A, South Africa XI
  • T20 Teams: Lahore Qalandars, Northern Superchargers
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Has not played again in SA domestic circuit yet

Claim to Fame

Has scored over 9700 first class runs with 22 centuries. Appeared in the movie Hansie as Allan Donald.

What did South Africa Miss?

SA missed out on a great wicket-keeping substitute. AB De Villiers took the burden as keeper for most of his career. and Quinton de Kock’s entry signaled the end of Vilas’ international career. However South Africa would have liked long-term wicket-keeping reserves just like India had Parthiv Patel, Wriddhiman Saha, Dinesh Karthik, and Rishabh Pant in case of injury to MS Dhoni (or playing alongside for an extended batting order).

7. Hardus Viljoen (2016)

  • International Debut: January 13-15, 2016 International Matches: Only Test
  • Age Left: 26 Age Now: 32
  • County Team: Derbyshire (Kent earlier)
  • T20 Teams: Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawari Zalmi, St. Lucia Zouks, Kings XI Punjab
  • Previous Teams: Easterns, Lions, Titans, South African Invitation XI
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Boland

Claim To Fame

Took Alastair Cook’s wicket first ball of his Test career (only Test).

Also mentioned in Faf du Plessis’ infamous hilarious toss interview.

What did South Africa Miss?

Reserve depth in the medium pace allrounder-finisher slot. After Viljoen, Wiese, & Parnell left, Chris Morris, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, and Wiaan Mulder were the only names left. With Morris’ strained relationship with CSA and Phehlukwayo’s loss of form, SA does not have many options anymore. At only 32 and back in SA domestic circuit, there may be an opening for a comeback.

8. Wayne Parnell (2018)

  • International Debut: January 12, 2009 International Matches: 6 Tests, 66 OIs, 40 T20Is
  • Age Left: 28 Age Now: 32
  • County Team: Worcestershire (Sussex, Kent earlier)
  • Previous Teams: Cape Cobras, Eastern Province, Warriors, South Africa U-19, South Africa A
  • T20 Teams: Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Barbados Tridents, Pune Warriors, Delhi Daredevils
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Western Province

Claim To Fame

Youngest player to get a CSA contract after his early age/U-19 World Cup heroics, Parnell burst onto the scene around the 2009 T20 World Cup. Good performances lead to a great IPL deal, and Parnell became a rising star.

He played in a couple more World Cups but injuries meant other bowlers jumped ahead in the pecking order. He left for a Kolpak deal but has come back, still only 32.

What did South Africa Miss?

A left-arm seamer for variation. Marco Jansen grabbed eyeballs with his great debut against India, but that is exactly what South Africa have been missing. Among the Steyn-Morkel-Philander-Rabada-Nortje generation, there haven’t been as many left-arm swing bowlers in the last decade for South Africa apart from Parnell (like Boult, Starc, and Shaheen). Good allrounder as well.

9. Simon Harmer (2016)

  • International Debut: Jan 1-5, 2015, International Matches: 5 Tests
  • Age Left: 27 Age Now: 32
  • County Team: Essex
  • Previous Teams: Border, Warriors, Eastern Province, South African Universities, South Africa A
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Titans

Claim To Fame

He is well known for self-acclaimed statement that he is the best-off spinner in the world. With 719 first class wickets and the highest wicket-taker in England first class for the last five years, that may actually be true (along with Nathan Lyon and Ravichandran Ashwin).

He has signed a 5-year contract with Essex as an overseas player till 2026.

What did South Africa Miss?

Although leg spinners were in demand in 2010s (Tahir) and left arm spinners are now at the top of the demand list (Maharaj, Shamsi, Fortuin, Linde), they have been missing a world class off spinner. Aiden Markram’s off-spin can only take you so far…

10. Kyle Abbott (2017)

  • International Debut: Feb 22-24, 2013 (Player of the match), International Matches: 11 Tests, 34 ODIs, 26 T20Is
  • Age Left: 29 Age Now: 34
  • County Team: Hampshire (Middlesex, Worcestershire other teams)
  • T20 Leagues: Pune Warriors, Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab, Lahore Qalandars
  • Previous Teams: Dolphins, Warriors, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa A
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Boland

Claim To Fame

With Steyn-Morkel-Philander at their peak, Abbott did not get consistent opportunities but made the most of it when he was given a chance, especially in limited overs. The 2015 World cup semi-final broke the backbone of the South African team as an injured Vernon Philander was picked (due to political interference/quota system) over Kyle Abbott, the man in-form. South Africa lost, and slowly began to crumble.

Abbott announced his Kolpak decision after everything had been confirmed (without informing CSA) on the same day as Rilee Rossouw—the ultimate double jolt.

What did South Africa Miss?

South Africa missed a smooth transition between the Steyn-Morkel generation and the Rabada-Ngidi generation. Abbott had been earmarked as the next leader in line but that did not happen. Thankfully, Rabada had a great couple of years and Nortje followed it up with a good partnership.

Abbott is back in SA although he has not yet committed to an international return. His first goal is to get back in form due to the Covid-induced break.

11. Duanne Olivier (2019)

  • International Debut: Jan 12-14, 2017, International Matches: 10 Tests, 2 ODIs
  • Age Left: 26 Age Now: 29
  • County Team: Yorkshire
  • Previous Teams: Free State, Knights, South Africa U-19
  • T20 Teams: Jaffna Stallions, Jozi Stars
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Lions

Claim To Fame

48 Test wickets in 10 matches at an average of 19.25, what a brilliant start to his career. In the second series against Pakistan, he took two 5-fers in a match and went onto take 24 wickets in the series (best haul in a 3-match series since 1902-03), thereby becoming the player of the series.

What did South Africa Miss?

When one door opens, another closes.

Abbott left on January 1st, 2017. Olivier began his journey on January 12th, 2017. It looked like South Africa had found a replacement right away. It worked in their favor for about two short years, before he was picked by Yorkshire. Broken dreams for South African fans again.

12. Marchant de Lange (2017)

  • International Debut: Dec 26-29, 2011, International Matches: 2 Tests, 4 ODIs, 6 T20Is
  • Age Left: 25 Age Now: 31
  • County Team: Glamorgan
  • Previous Teams: Eastern, Free State, Titans, Knights, Pretoria University, South Africa Academy
  • T20 Teams: Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Dambulla Giants, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Team Abu Dhabi, Bengal Tigers, Trent Rockets, Durban Heat
  • SA Domestic Team (Current): Has not played again in SA domestic circuit yet

Claim To Fame

In a bowling attack comprising of Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir, and Jacques Kallis, de Lange came up with figures of 23.2-3-81-7 in his debut bowling performance.

What did South Africa Miss?

Unfortunately, injuries meant he could never cement a place in the South African squad and hence, took the Kolpak deal in 2017. Still only 31 and the joint highest wicket taker in the Hundred, he could be a dark horse for a comeback.

Squad:

13. Cameron Delport (holds a British passport and signed with Essex – plays T20 leagues around the world)

14. Farhaan Behardien, former South African T20 captain, has signed with Durham (before Brexit so his future is safe with them) but has not played yet due to COVID.

*This does not include Dane Piedt & Juan (Rusty) Theron, who have gone to the United States as an alternate option.

List of All-Time Kolpak South African Players

South Africa Exodus XI

  1. Faf du Plessis (2007, came back again)
  2. Neil McKenzie (2010)
  3. Jacques Rudolph (2007, came back to SA again; later went back to England as an overseas player)
  4. Hashim Amla (2019)
  5. Ashwell Prince (2013)
  6. Justin Kemp (2008)
  7. Andrew Hall (2008)
  8. David Wiese (2017)
  9. Paul Harris (2006, came back again)
  10. Ryan Maclaren (2007, came back to SA again; later came back to England as an overseas player)
  11. Morne Morkel (2018)

First Choice Squad:

12. Alfonso Thomas (2008), 13. Lance Klusener, 14. Shaun Pollock (2008), 15. Nicky Boje (2008), 16. Vernon Philander (signed but cancelled), 17. Charl Langeveldt (2008), 18. Andre Nel (2009)

Squad: 19. Claude Henderson, 20. Greg Smith (2004), 21. Riki Wessels, 22. Charl Willoughby, 23. Martin van Jaarsveld, 24. Zander de Bruyn (2005), 25. Garnett Kruger, 26. Tyron Henderson (2007), 27. Dillon du Preez, 28. Dominic Telo, 29. Friedel de Wet, 30. Johan van der Wath, 31. Nantie Hayward (2008), 32. Johann Myburgh (2011), 33. Gareth Roderick (2012), 34. Alviro Peterson (2015), 35. Daryn Smit – WK (2017)

List of Non-South African Kolpak Players

  1. Dwayne Smith (2008, West Indies – Barbados)
  2. Brendon Taylor – WK/Captain (2015, Zimbabwe, later came back)
  3. Murray Goodwin (2005, Zimbabwe)
  4. Grant Flower (2004, Zimbabwe)
  5. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (2017, West Indies – Guyana)
  6. Grant Elliot (2017, New Zealand)
  7. Brendan Nash (2013, West Indies – Jamaica, born in Australia)
  8. Wavell Hinds (2008, West Indies – Jamaica)
  9. Kyle Jarvis (2013, Zimbabwe)
  10. Blessing Muzarabani (2018, Zimbabwe, later came back)
  11. Fidel Edwards (2015, West Indies – Barbados, later came back)

Squad:

12. Ravi Rampaul (2016, West Indies – Trinidad & Tobago), 13. Ottis Gibson (2004, West Indies – Barbados), 14. Miguel Cummins (2019, West Indies – Barbados), 15. Tino Best (2017, West Indies – Barbados), 16. Pedro Collins (2007, West Indies – Barbados), 17. Corey Collymore (2008, West Indies – Barbados), 18. Jermaine Lawson (2008, West Indies – Jamaica, later moved to the USA), 19. Andre Adams (2008, New Zealand), 20. Anthony Ireland (2007, Zimbabwe)

What Was the Kolpak Deal?

The Kolpak ruling was named after Maros Kolpak (handball player from Slovakia) by the European Court of Justice. It was submitted on 28 November, 2000 and decided on 8 May, 2003.

County cricket had limited each team to have at most one overseas player. Earlier in 1995, the Bosman ruling had already admitted players from EU (like the Netherlands) to be considered as domestic players. The Kolpak ruling now allowed citizens of other countries with EU Association Agreements to have the same rights to work. Hence, a cricketer from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, or Barbados did not eat up the overseas spots of counties.

However, they had to give up their international career until the Kolpak contract expired.

Why Did Kolpak Deal End?

With Brexit, the UK withdrew from the European Union (effective 31 January, 2020), thereby ceasing the Kolpak deal.

Also Read:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Kolpak Deal

Can Kolpak players play for South Africa?

Yes, Kolpak players can now play for South Africa (beginning in 2022). They are already able to be picked domestic South African sides. Wayne Parnell has played a few ODIs upon his return and Duanne Olivier has starred in some Test matches.Wayne Parnell's photo in his comeback

Has Kolpak ended?

Yes, the Kolpak deals ended as of January 31st, 2020, when the United Kingdom officially left the European Union.

Why do South African cricketers leave South Africa?

South African cricketers leave South Africa for multiple reasons—financial opportunities, administrative drama, quota system, Apartheid, passport of another country through family citizenship, and decreasing value of the South African Rand (7.81 rands = $1 in Jan 30, 2012 to 18.52 on April 29, 2020).

How many cricketers took the Kolpak deal?

Overall around 69 cricketers took Kolpak deals at some points in their career (49 from South Africa, 6 Zimbabwe, 2 New Zealand, and 12 West Indies – 7 Barbados, 3 Jamaica, 1 Trinidad and Tobago, 1 Guyana).Kolpak South African cricketers graphic

Which Kolpak South African players are available for a national comeback?

Stiaan van Zyl, Richard Levi, Rilee Roussow, Heino Kuhn, Colin Ingram, Dane Vilas, Hardus Viljoen, Wayne Parnell, Simon Harmer, Kyle Abbott, and Duanne Olivier are eligible for a South African cricket team national comeback (or have already been picked).

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West Indies Vs South Africa – T20 World Cup 2021 Match #18 Quick Review! SA Win Despite Quinton de Kock Controversy

West Indies Vs South Africa Quick Review — Bowlers and Reeza-Rassie-Markram take South Africa home as West Indies stagnant.

Quinton de Kock’s absence the talk of the town. What do you think? Comment below on your thoughts regarding QDK and the mandate by cricket South Africa regarding BLM movement.

Match Details, Scorecard, & Video Highlights

Scorecard: West Indies Vs South Africa Video Highlights

Toss: South Africa won the toss and chose to field first.

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE

Umpires: Aleem Dar & Paul Reiffel

What Actually Happened

  • Winner: South Africa won by 8 wickets
  • Scores: India 151/7Pakistan 152/0
  • Player of the Match: Anrich Nortje 1/14
  • Best Figures
    • Dwaine Pretorious (2-0-17-3), Anrich Nortje (4-0-14-1)
    • Akeal Hosein (4-0-27-1)
  • Most Runs
    • Evin Lewis 56 (35)
    • Aiden Markram 51* (26), Rassie van der Dussen 43* (51), Reeza Hendricks 39* (30)

Broken Cricket Dream of the Day: West Indies Get Simmoned

Lendl Simmons has been one of the stars for West Indies for a decade. Even though he has been in and out, he has played some important knocks like in the 2016 Cricket World Cup semi-final.

Today, though, was not his day. Like really. After West Indies were out for 55 against England, WI needed an anchor, but 16 (35) without any boundaries is not inspiring stuff. He could not Tewatia out of this situation, unfortunately.

Also Read: 44 Contenders For 23-Men England T20 World Cup Squad: Who’s In, Who Misses Out?

Moments of The Day: Bowlers, Markram Take South Africa Home

  • Simmons was slow due to disciplined South African bowling with Rabada (4-0-27-1), Nortje (4-0-14-1), Maharaj (4-0-24-2), and Pretorius (2-0-17-3). Only Shamsi, their best T20I bowler, was expensive.
  • South Africa’s top order made sure there were no hiccups after Buman’s early run-out. Reeza Hendricks took the challenge as QDK’s replacement with a 39 (30). After the strong start, van der Dussen and Aiden Markram changed the game. While Rassie was the anchor, it was Markram’s 51 (26) with 4 sixes that took them home.

The Elephant in the Room: Quinton de Kock Controversy

Temba Bavuma contended that today was the most difficult day of his captaincy due to off the field stories.

We will break this down in three parts: (1) How it began, (2) What prompted QDK’s actions, and (3) his recent apology.

How It Began

South Africa has had a tough history to contend with. Apartheid, cricket suspension, transformations, quota, and the 2015 World Cup Semi-Final. This year, the hearings from former South African colored players and Mark Boucher’s inner rooms racist pasts have unraveled South African cricket even further.

Here is a link to Faf-ABD’s career that dives into ‘the match that broke South Africa.’ Also check out Jarrod Kimber’s video summarizing the history and connections with QDK today.

To honor the Black Lives Matter moment, most teams were taking a knee unanimously. However, in South Africa’s first game, the reaction was not unified – knees, fists, or no reaction.

II. QDK Reacts on CSA Mandate

Just a few hours before the game, Cricket South Africa mandated each player requiring them to take the knee. This unsettled Quinton de Kock, after which he made himself ‘unavailable for personal reasons.’

Reeza Hendricks replaced him as a keeper and Klassen as a keeper. Social media went against QDK, calling him a racist.

Several questions here – (1) Was it right for Quinton de Kock to give up on the team right regardless of the reason? End of QDK’s international career? Supporting a movement is okay, but requiring an action – is that a bit too much? After all, not saying anything is freedom of speech/expression in itself.

III. The Statement

Quinton de Kock presented a heartfelt statement (if you have not read it yet, please read the 3 pages below). He has agreed to take the knee if it educates the public in a positive manner and furthermore,

I love every one of my teammates…Bavuma is a flipping amazing leader….if he/team/South Africa will have me, I would love nothing more than to play for my country again.”

– Quinton de Kock

T20 World Cup Points Table, Stat Alert

No need to go elsewhere for the Points Table, Highest Run Scorer, Highest Wicket Taker, Most Catches, and Most Dismissals. We will keep updating it in every article!

  • Musfiqur Rahim – 135 runs (Bangladesh, 5 Matches)
  • Shakib Al Hasan – 11 wickets (Bangladesh, 4 Matches)
  • Calum MacLeod – 6 catches (Scotland, 5 Matches)
  • Nurul Hasan, Matthew Cross (Bangladesh/Scotland) – 5 dismissals

Group 1 Table

TeamsPlayedWonLostTied
No-Result
PointsNet Run Rate
1. England22004+ 3.614
2. Sri Lanka11002+ 0.583
3. Australia11002+ 0.253
4. South Africa21102+ 0.179
5. Bangladesh20200– 1.655
6. West Indies20200– 2.550
T20 World Cup 2021 Group 1 Points Table

Group 2 Table

TeamsPlayedWonLostTied
No-Result
PointsNet Run Rate
1. Pakistan22004+ 0.738
2. Afghanistan11002+ 6.500
3. Namibia10102+ 0.550
4. New Zealand10100– 0.532
5. India10100– 0.973
6. Scotland20002– 3.562
T20 World Cup 2021 Group 2 Points Table

Also, if you have not yet read our T20 World Cup Previews, here is a list of all of them! Check them out and share ahead:

  1. A Review – Group A 2021 T20 World Cup Squads Dissected: Ireland, Namibia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka
  2. B Review – Group B 2021 T20 World Cup Squads Dissected: Bangladesh, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Scotland
  3. 1 Review – Group 1 2021 T20 World Cup Squads Dissected: Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies
  4. 2 Review – Group 2 2021 T20 World Cup Squads Dissected: India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, New Zealand

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West Indies Vs South Africa 2021 Review: Questions for the Windies as Shamsi, QDK topple the World Champions

West Indies Vs South Africa 2021 Series Review – An enthralling encounter to follow from any neutral fans’ perspective.

Once boasting the greatest generations in cricket history, West Indies & South Africa are now mediocre at best. Yet both teams are showing signs of improvement.

Coming back into form, seniors like Quinton de Kock and Kagiso Rabada stood up in this series, Nortje-van Der Dussen continued to chug along smoothly, and Tabraiz Shamsi-George Linde-Keshav Maharaj spun West Indies into trouble. For the West Indies, Kemar Roach, 19-year old debutant Jayden Seales, and Kyle Mayers, the bowler, were the only positives in the Test series but the World Cup winning squad (bar Sunil Narine) regrouped for this T20I series.

South Africa swept the Tests 2-0 along with a thrilling 3-2 T20I series victory over the mighty West Indies. Were the Proteas really as good as the score line suggests? Not really. Were West Indies really that bad? Not at all.

Positives for both teams, but room for improvement for both as well. Detailed analysis ahead.

Also Read: West Indies Vs Sri Lanka 2021 Series Review, Pakistan Tour of South Africa & Zimbabwe 2021 Series Review

West Indies Vs South Africa At A Glance

Here is a summary of the highest scorers and run-getters from both teams in the Tests and T20I series respectively.

South Africa Tour of West Indies – Results Stats, & Highlights

WI-SA Test Series: SA won 2-0

Why was this even a part of the World Test Championship? Yes, the second Test, part of the WTC group stage, was scheduled at the same time as the World Test Championship Final. Explain that.

WTC apart, this was a one-sided series dominated by the fast bowlers. Rabada, Roach, Maharaj, Ngidi, Nortje, Jason Holder, Jayden Seales, and even Kyle Mayers were among the wickets. Except for Quinton de Kock & Rassie van der Dussen (and Dean Elgar/Aiden Markram with 1-50 each), no batter could hold a bat. Scores of 97, 162, 149, 165 (WI) and 322, 298, & 174 (SA) tells you the story.

  1. South Africa won by an innings and 63 runs*Quinton de Kock
  2. South Africa won by 158 runs*Kagiso Rabada
Player of the SeriesWest IndiesSouth Africa
Quinton de Kock
Most RunsJermaine Blackwood – 88 runs
(Best of 49, 22.00 average, 1-50)
Quinton de Kock – 237 runs
(Best of 141*, 118.50 average, 1-100, 1-50)
Most WicketsKemar Roach – 9 wickets
(Best inning – 4/52, Best Match – 7/97, 17.88 average)
Kagiso Rabada – 11 wickets
(Best inning – 5/11, Best Match – 6/48, 11.45 average)
West Indies Vs South Africa 2021 T20I Series Stats

WI-SA T20I Series: SA won 3-2

160, 166, 166, 167, 168. Consistency of the ages.

Quinton de Kock’s majestic run, Lewis’ power, Anrich Nortje’s 19th over in the 3rd T20I, Russell’s first ball six to Rabada, Fabian Allen destroying Ngidi’s figures, Pollard’s 4 sixes in one over, Gayle taking a quick single/opening the bowling/attempting a somersault, Markram’s shots, and the Shamsi-Linde spinning South Africa to victory—this series had it all.

  1. West Indies won by 8 wickets*Evin Lewis
  2. South Africa won by 16 runs*George Linde
  3. South Africa won by 1 run*Tabraiz Shamsi
  4. West Indies won by 21 runs*Kieron Pollard
  5. South Africa won by 25 runs*Aiden Markram
Player of the SeriesWest IndiesSouth Africa
Tabraiz Shamsi
Most RunsEvin Lewis – 178 runs
(Best of 71, 35.60 average, 2-50s, 160.36 SR)
Quinton de Kock – 255 runs
(Best of 72, 51.00 average , 3-50s, 141.66 SR)
Most WicketsDwayne Bravo – 10 wickets
(Best of 4/19, 13.10 average, 6.89 economy)
Tabraiz Shamsi – 7 wickets
(Best of 2/13, 11.42 average, 4.00 economy)
West Indies Vs South Africa 2021 Test Series Stats

Highlights

West Indies

In the year of the T20 World Cup, Simmons-Gayle-Pollard-Bravo-Russell are back. Although performances were spotty, the team spirit was right up there.

Positives

  • Fabian Allen & Evin Lewis were the stars for West Indies in the T20I series. 2/18, 34 (12), 14* (9), and 19* (13) were cameos that kept West Indies alive even after the top 6/7 had departed. This is just the youth firepower West Indies needs. Great fielder and spinner as well. Fabian Allen – the complete package.
  • Evin Lewis’ destructive 71 (35) in the first T20I and Pollard’s 51* (25) showcased the potential for this West Indian line-up. If one player fires, another holds the other end, with a Fabian Allen/Russell-esque finish, then this side can be very dangerous. Otherwise, they can easily fall apart.
  • Combination of youth and old guard the key to West Indies’ bowling success. Obed McCoy & Jayden Seales were the find for the Windies in this series and with Oshane Thomas, Alzarri Joseph, & Chamar Holder in the ranks, they have a good fast-bowling generation coming up. Hence, it was nice that Dwayne Bravo came back from his retirement to give his best T20I performance (4/19) in the 4th ODI. 37-years, 482 T20s, and 527 T20 wickets young. Marvelous. Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Sheldon Cottrell, Fidel Edwards & even a bit of Russell really puts this West Indian attack back on the map.

Room For Improvement

  • Pooran’s form a bit of a concern. In the last 10 T20 innings read: 0, 0, 9, 0, 19, 0 (IPL 2021) & 9, 26, 16, 20 (WI vs SA). While double digits is a vast improvement from his IPL form this year, his lack of rotation in the middle and inability to finish games off will trigger a debate on his place in the XI. An in-form Andre Fletcher with the gloves is breathing down his neck.
  • West Indies utilized these 5 games and experimented with the batting order (although slightly unsuccessfully). At #3-4, West Indies played Gayle-Russell, Gayle-Pooran, Holder-Hetmyer, and Gayle-Hetmyer (twice). It seems that Russell and Pollard are the designated floaters if the top order bat long and Holder-Pooran are in-charge in case of a collapse. Good idea. Needs consistency.

Also Read: Nicholas Pooran, A Story of Pain, Hope, & Inspiration: The Next Big Thing of West Indies & World Cricket

South Africa

Positives

  • The left-arm spinners stole the show for South Africa. Tabraiz Shamsi is justifiably ICC’s #1 T20I bowler in the world. 1-11, 2-13, 2-13, 1-16, 1-27. An economy of 4 against a lineup of Lewis-Gayle-Pollard-Pooran-Russell is a stuff of dreams. On every occasion that Simmons/Fletcher-Lewis provided West Indies with a blistering start, George Linde and Shamsi stalled their progress. In slow UAE pitches, this duo will be a handful. Keshav Maharaj’s 9 wickets in the Tests, including a 5-36 and a hat-trick (thanks to Muldur’s catch) to wrap up the second Test, was the icing on the cake. Brilliant collective spin performance.
  • Quinton de Kock & Kagiso Rabada are back at their best. In the 2020-21 season, QDK only scored 74 runs at 12.33 in 6 Test innings and 77 runs in 3 T20I innings. Rabada was finally getting out of form as well—Only 5 Test wickets (4 innings) at 39.40 in 2020-21 and no 5 wicket hauls since 2018. QDK scored 492 runs across the series’ with 1-100 & 4-50s and 18-wicket haul for Rabada, including a Test 5-fer.
  • Aiden Markam has stepped it up this year. After a wonderful debut year, his form took a nosedive and has been on a roller-coaster ride ever since. Sometimes captain, sometimes not and switched between opening & middle order as well. Since the Pakistan series, he has scores of 51, 54, 63, & 70 in T20Is (out of 7 games played) along with a 60 in Test. Just needs to convert now and make the place his own.

Room For Improvement

  • Questions on Bavuma-Hendricks: With Faf du Plessis’ imminent return for the T20I World Cup, where the pair of captain Bavuma-Reeza Hendricks fit in the equation is an open question. This was the series to make their mark. Unfortunately the stats do not add up:
    • Bavuma: 76 runs, 15.20 average, 108.57 SR
    • Hendricks: 78 runs, 19.50 average, 139.28 SR
  • The 6th bowler is probably the biggest concern for the Proteas. Apart from Shamsi (4.00 economy), Anrich Nortje (7.00), and Linde (7.81), the bowling, particularly at the death, has been horrendous. With Rabada (9.44), Lungi Ngidi (10.94), and Hendricks-Markram giving away 65 runs in 4 overs, some things need to change.
  • South Africa’s World Cup hopes lie on Chris Morris & Imran Tahir. If Morris is in, the side will be balanced and will give SA a genuine death bowling option: Rabada-Nortje-Morris-Linde-Shamsi-Tahir, and now we are talking about a world class T20I line-up. Add to the that, a Faf-QDK-Markram-van der Dussen-Miller batting line up, South Africa are dark horses for the T20I WC for sure.

T20I World Cup Squad Predictions

West Indies Squad Predictions

  1. Lendl Simmons, 2. Evin Lewis, 3. Chris Gayle, 4. Shimron Hetmyer, 5. Kieron Pollard*, 6. Nicholas Pooran (WK), 7. Andre Russell, 8. Fabian Allen, 9. Dwayne Bravo, 10. Kevin Sinclair, 11. Obed McCoy

Squad: 12. Jason Holder, 13. Rovman Powell, 14. Sheldon Cottrell, 15. Andre Fletcher, 16. Darren Bravo, 17. Keemo Paul, 18. Alzarri Joseph, 19. Oshane Thomas, 20. Fidel Edwards, 21. Akeal Hosein, 22. Hayden Walsh Jr., 23. Kesrick Williams/ Chamar Holder/Sunil Narine

South Africa Squad Predictions

  1. Quinton de Kock (WK), 2. Janneman Malan, 3. Faf du Plessis, 4. Rassie Van der Dussen, 5. Aiden Markram*, 6. David Miller, 7. George Linde, 8. Chris Morris, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Tabraiz Shasmsi

Squad: 12. Heinrich Klassen, 13. Temba Bavuma, 14. Reeza Hendricks, 15. Wiaan Mulder, 16. Andile Phelukwayo, 17. JJ Smuts, 18. Dwaine Pretorius, 19. Bjorn Fortuin, 20. Lungi Ngidi, 21. Lizaad Williams, 22. Kyle Verreynne, 23. Imran Tahir

Wildcards: AB De Villiers (WK), Marco Jansen, Lutho Sipamla, Junior Dala, Pete van Biljon, 21. Sisanda Magala, 23. Keshav Maharaj

The Awards

West IndiesSouth Africa
Emerging PlayerObed McCoyGeorge Linde
Comeback KidFidel EdwardsQuinton de Kock 2.0
Surprise PackageKyle Mayers, the bowlerKeshav Maharaj’s Hat-trick
Broken Cricket DreamHome Test Defeat & Pooran’s FormBavuma-Hendricks & the 6th Bowler
West Indies Vs South Africa 2021 Awards

Upcoming Fixtures: Where Do They Go From Here?

With the T20 World Cup forthcoming, both teams have invested in the preparation.

Here are the upcoming fixtures:

Although South Africa are on a positive slope, they do not have as many practice games to get their perfect XI out before the IPL & T20 WC.

West Indies, on the other hand, lost the series but gained some insight due to experimentation. They still have 10 home T20 games—but this is a double edge sword. They have time to put their perfect group together, but also have more opportunities to expose their weaknesses.

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RR Vs MI – IPL 2021 Match 24 Review: The Mumbai Indians Are Back

RR Vs MI– IPL 2021 Match #24 Quick Review!

Match Details, Scorecard, & Video Highlights

Scorecard: RR Vs MI Video Highlights

Toss: MI won the toss and chose to field first.

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & KN Ananthapadmanabhan

What Actually Happened

  • Winner: Mumbai Indians won by 7 wickets.
  • Scores: RR 171-4 Vs MI 172-3
  • Player of the Match: Quinton de Kock
  • Best Figures
    • Rahul Chahar – 2/33
    • Chris Morris – 2/33
  • Most Runs
    • Sanju Samson – 42 (27)
    • Quinton de Kock – 70* (50)

Moments of The Day: Several Starts for RR but Just Not Enough

Here are my moments of today:

  • Buttler-Jaiswal working well for RR: Although Buttler has not quite looked his usual self, he is still providing the runs. Jaiswal’s selection has been inspiring after the Manan Vohra experiment. Today he scored 32 (20) with 2 sixes & Buttler scored 41 (32) with 3 sixes to set the platform for RR. At the halfway stage, RR were 91/2.
  • Lack of Conversion stalls Rajasthan’s progress: RR’s scorecard reads 41, 32, 42, 35, yet nobody converted to a big one. Wickets at regular intervals and slow finishing lead RR to a par score of 171/4. Miller & Parag played 4 & 7 balls respectively, while Tewatia & Morris just sat in the dugout. That was the game.
  • Faith in Quinton de Kock Pays Off: With 47 runs in 4 previous games (including 2, 2, & 3), questions were rising on his place & Chris Lynn’s exclusion. He came back with a match-winning knock of 70*(50). Krunal Pandya with a handy contribution of 39* as well.

Honorable Mention: Bumrah’s brilliant spell of 4-0-15-1; Rahul Chahar’s 2 wickets

Broken Cricket Dream of the Day: Dube’s Strike Rate Under the Scanner

  • Shivam Dube has played his part in IPL 2021, providing crucial partnerships & building partnerships at #4. Yet, his 35 (31) including 2 sixes hampered RR’s momentum. With Rassie van der Dussen set to join the Royals soon, Dube should be pushed down the order.

IPL 2021 Points Table, Orange Cap, & Purple Cap Leaders

No need to go elsewhere for the Points Table, Orange Cap, & Purple Cap. We will keep updating it in every article!

  • KL Rahul 331 runs (PBKS, 7 matches)
  • Harshal Patel – 17 wickets (RCB, 7 matches)
TeamsPlayedWonLostTied
No-Result
PointsNet Run Rate
1. Chennai Super Kings651010+1.475
2. Delhi Capitals752010+0.466
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore 752010 -0.171
4. Mumbai Indians63306+ 0.071
5. Punjab Kings73406-0.264
6. Kolkata Knight Riders72504-0.494
7. Rajasthan Royals62404-0.69
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad61502-0.264
IPL 2021 Points Table

Also, if you have not yet read our IPL Previews, here is a list of all of them! Check them out and share ahead:

  1. Chennai Super Kings – CSK Preview
  2. Delhi Capitals – DC Preview
  3. Kolkata Knight Riders – KKR Preview
  4. Mumbai Indians – MI Preview
  5. Punjab Kings – PBKS Preview
  6. Rajasthan Royals – RR Preview
  7. Royal Challengers Bangalore – RCB Preview
  8. Sunrisers Hyderabad – SRH Preview

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England Vs New Zealand Women 2021 Series Review: Beaumont & Knight Too Much For New Zealand

England Vs New Zealand Women 2021 Series Preview.

This series was dominated by two individuals—Tammy Beaumont and captain Heather Knight. Apart from these two, England also found match winners in Nat Sciver, Freya Davies, Sarah Glenn, and Katherine Brunt.

On the other hand, except for Amelia Kerr & Amy Satterthwaite, New Zealand were not in the fight in their own backyard. There was stand-in captaincy for Sciver, injury to Lea Tahuhu, and even a bit of Billy Bowden as well. Here is a quick review—The stats, highlights, and more! Keep on reading, and let us know your thoughts!

Also Read: Ind Vs SA Women Series Preview, Who Cares About Women Cricket?

Results – England Vs New Zealand

ODI Series: England Win 2 – 1

  1. England Women won by 8 wickets *Heather Knight
  2. England Women won by 7 wickets *Natalie Sciver
  3. New Zealand Women won by 7 wickets *Amy Satterthwaite

* Player of Match

Player of SeriesEnglandNew Zealand
Most RunsTammy Beaumont – 231 runs
(best of 88*, 3 – 50s, average 231.00)
Amy Satterthwaite – 135 runs
(best of 119*, 1- 100, average 67.50)
Most WicketsNatalie Sciver – 5 wickets
(best of 3/26, average 16.60)
Amelia Kerr – 4 wickets
(best of 4/42, average 28.00)
England Vs New Zealand Women ODI Series Stats

T20I Series: England Win 3 – 0

  1. England Women won by 7 wickets *Sarah Glenn
  2. England Women won by 6 wickets *Freya Davies
  3. England Women won by 32 runs *Katherine Brunt
Player of SeriesEngland
Tammy Beaumont
New Zealand
Most RunsTammy Beaumont – 102 runs
(best of 63, 1 – 50, 100.99 SR)
Amy Satterthwaite – 76 runs
(best of 49, 122.58 SR)
Most WicketsFreya Davies – 5 wickets
(best of 4/23, 4.71 economy)
Leigh Kasperek – 4 wickets
(best of 2/24, 6.61 economy)
England Vs New Zealand Women T20I Series Stats

The Highlights

England

  • Individual runs do not win you matches, great partnerships do. Tammy Beaumont & Heather Knight were not only consistently among the runs, they stitched the English team together. Beaumont is literally in almost all the match-winning partnerships. Dream tour for her (although struggles for Danni Wyatt continued).
    • Beaumont-Knight 94 (113), Beaumont-Sciver 103 (129) & Beaumont-Jones 79*(87), Beaumont-Knight 109 (151)
    • Wyatt-Beaumont 59 (53), Knight-Beaumont 83 (73), Jones-Dunkley 36 (31)
  • While the experienced top order dominated the ODI leg, the bowlers were the stars in the T20Is. Sarah Glenn’s miserly 2/11 in 4 overs in the first T20I & Freya Davies’ wonderful outing of 4/23 sealed the 2nd T20I. Only 8 T20Is old before the series, Davies was the find of the T20I tour for England.
  • The experience of Katherine Brunt was on spot in the 3rd T20I. At half way stage, 128 seemed too low to defend but Katherine Brunt’s 2/19, Sophie Ecclestone’s 2/19, & Mady Villiers’ 3/10 bundled New Zealand for just 96.

New Zealand

  • It was a tough tour for Sophie Devine. After hitting the fastest women T20 century in the domestic Super Smash tournament, much was expected of her as the captain-all rounder. Scores of 16, 6, 15, 2, 8, 0 and only 2 wickets across the 6 matches was way below her usually excellent standards.
  • Amelia Kerr, the young prodigious (Devine used to babysit her) allrounder continued her dramatic rise in world cricket. Although the stats do not show it all, she was constantly threatening the pair of Beaumont-Knight in the ODIs. Performance of 4/42 & 72* in the 3rd ODI helped seal New Zealand their sole victory in the series.
  • The women of the hour in the 3rd ODI was Amy Satterthwaite, completing her 7th ODI century with magnificent knock of 119* (128) after the White Ferns were 15-2. Another 49 came in a T20I. The only real resistance from the New Zealand batting came from her. Otherwise, T20I scores of 96, 123, 96 & ODI scores of 178 & 192 are not much to write home about.

Also Read: What Can Ellyse Perry Not Do?, What If India Won the 2017 World Cup?

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England New Zealand
Emerging PlayerFreya DaviesAmelia Kerr
Surprise PackageKatherine BruntLeigh Kasperek
Broken Cricket DreamDanni WyattLea Tahuhu (injured)/Sophie Devine
England Vs New Zealand Women Awards

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Where Do They Go From Here?

Australia Women will tour New Zealand for 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs, starting March 28th. For England, The Women’s Hundred will finally take stage from 21st July-21st August. This will be a huge game changer for women’s cricket.

The ODI World Cup (which was to be held during this time in New Zealand this year) is postponed to February of 2022.

Where do New Zealand cricket go from here? Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

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Pakistan Vs South Africa 2021 Series Review: Pakistan Successfully Host Complete Series As South Africa Fail To Make a Mark

Pakistan Vs South Africa 2021 Series Review—a historical series. South Africa’s first visit to the nation after more than a decade.

The return of Aiden Markram and Hasan Ali, the absence of Mohammad Hafeez, lots of Mohammad Rizwan, and curtains to Faf Du Plessis’ Test career. We look at the highs & lows, broken dreams, emerging players, and World T20I Watch.

Also Read: Pakistan Super League 2021 – Everything You Need To Know Quickly, South African Players Who Play For Other Countries

*Note: Underlined & Bolded links are videos. Underlined without bold are links to other articles.

Results – Pakistan Vs South Africa

Test Series: Pakistan Win 2 – 0

* Player of Match

  1. Pakistan won by 7 wicketsFawad Alam*
  2. Pakistan won by 95 runsHasan Ali*
Player of SeriesPakistan
Mohammad Rizwan
166 runs, 100s – 1, best of 116*, 83.00 average, 1 catch
South Africa
Most RunsFaheem Ashraf – 171 runs
(50s – 2, best of 78*, 85.5 average)
Aiden Markram – 227 runs
(100s – 1, 50s – 1, best of 108, 56.75 average)
Most WicketsHasan Ali – 12 wickets
(best of 5/54 & 10/114 match)
Keshav Maharaj – 10 wickets
(best of 3/90 & 6/208 match)
T20I Series Stats

T20I Series: Pakistan Win 2 – 1

  1. Pakistan won by 3 runs Mohammad Rizwan*
  2. South Africa won by 6 wicketsDwaine Pretorius*
  3. Pakistan won by 4 wicketsMohammad Nawaz*
Player of SeriesPakistan
Mohammad Rizwan
(6 catches)
South Africa
Most RunsMohammad Rizwan – 197 runs
(1 – 100, 1 – 50, best of 104*, average 98.5, 145.92 SR)
David Miller – 116 runs
(1 – 50, best of 85*, average 116, 156.75 SR)
Most WicketsUsman Qadir – 4 wickets
(best of 2/21, 6.90 economy)
Tabraiz Shamsi – 6 wickets
(best of 4/25, 5.08 economy)
T20I Series Stats

The Highlights

Pakistan

Test

  • The energizer is back with Pakistan. Hasan Ali’s domestic resurgence has translated directly into international performances. 5/54 & 5/60 match winning 10-fer. Skiddy action, the passion, and the celebration.
  • In the last 5 first class matches, Fawad Alam has scores of 139 (vs NZ A), 102, 109, 45. Consistency and the 109 at home. Destined.
  • It is the season of Faheem Ashraf-Mohammad Rizwan partnership. After a streak of match-saving consecutive overseas 50s for Rizwan, he finally converted to a ton with 115* in Rawalpandi. Similarly, following his 91 in New Zealand, Ashraf followed up with 64 and 78* in Pakistan.

T20I

  • Rizwan strikes again. Followed up his Test century with a 104*, 51, and 42 in the T20Is. Brilliant. Just brilliant. And if you thought that was consistent enough, now has scores of 71 and 41 for Karachi Kings in the PSL.
  • Usman Qadir – Like father like son. Wonderful spell in the first T20I. Brilliant in his own right, he is here to stay in international cricket.
  • Let us talk about the ones missing in action (at least offline), shall we? Mohammad Hafeez and Sarfaraz Ahmed. The best Pakistan T20I batsman over the past year, Mohammad Hafeez opted out of the international series due to T10 league & clashes with the quarantine dates for the South Africa series. Yet, he was active on Twitter and had a few exchanges with former captain and current substitute, Sarfaraz. Hopefully, it is just a one-time thing and Pakistan cricket can move on.

Also Read: Umar Gul – The Magician With the Yorker

South Africa

Test

  • It seems that Aiden Markram debuted ages ago. After his brilliant start to Test cricket in 2017, it seemed that Markram was in an eternal downward spiral. Still only 26, this overseas tour of Pakistan may well be a watershed rejuvenation moment for Markram. Long career ahead.
  • When one door opens, another closes. While Markram excelled, Quinton de Kock had a horrific series with the bat. 4 innings – 46 runs. Now, he is also released as the Test captain and has taken a mental health break from South Africa’s domestic tournament.
  • Speaking of closed doors, Faf Du Plessis. The sun has finally set on a career marked with tenacity, grit, leadership, and hope. A Test career that started a bit late due to the great South African generation, a debut stonewalling to remember at Adelaide, a few blockathons here and there, a lot of Australia and India, captaincy records, and an iconic 199 to cap it off. Hats off Faf. Be sure to read our tribute to Faf below.

Also Read: Faf Du Plessis & ABD De Villiers – Friendship and the Quest of the World Cup

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T20I

  • KILLER MILLER IS BACK!!!! Look at some of the hits here. 85* (45) with 7 sixes albeit in a losing cause. Almost half a decade since this type of innings. Good signs for the Proteas looking forward to the T20I World Cup.
  • Moving to the bowling side, Dwaine Pretorius slowly inking his name in the T20I XI. A 5 wicket haul including a brilliant yorker. Scalps of Babar Azam and in-form Mohammad Rizwan. Not bad.
  • Tabraiz Shamsi has been the unsung mainstay of South African bowling recently. The fast bowling unit bar Rabada (and now, Nortje) seems to be a revolving door, but the absence of Imran Tahir has not been felt due to Shamsi. Highest wicket taker in the T20I series with a miserly economy.

The Awards

We like to spice things up with our own awards for the series. Here they are:

PakistanSouth Africa
Emerging PlayerHasan Ali 2.0, Fawad Alam 3.0, and Rizwan-Ashraf partnershipLeft Arm Spinners
Surprise PackageUsman QadirReturn of Aiden Markram
Broken Cricket DreamMohammad Hafeez-Sarfaraz Ahmed Twitter Exchanges Test retirement of Faf Du Plessis
Pakistan Vs South Africa 2021 Review: The Awards

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Where Do They Go From Here?

These two teams will be back in action in April with Pakistan returning the favor with 3 ODIs and 4 T20Is, completing a postponed series from last year.

South Africa are still in a transition zone. The longer they stay here, the worse it gets. It is good to see the younger generation of players stand up, but hope it all meshes by the time the World T20 Cup hits later this year.

Pakistan are one to watch for the T20 World Cup. The PSL is being held at the right time, enough time for young stars to appear and get some international games under their belt.

World T20 Watch

Leading up to the World Cup, we are picking a 15 player squad after each series.

Pakistan

For reference, here was our earlier WT20 watch for Pakistan’s squad in our Pak Vs NZ series review. Some new faces have come into play, while some players have dropped off the list.

  1. Babar Azam (C), 2. Mohammad Rizwan (WK), 3. Haider Ali, 4. Mohammad Hafeez, 5. Shadab Khan, 6.. Imad Wasim, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Hasan Ali, 9. Haris Rauf, 10. Shaheen Shah Afridi, 11. Usman Qadir

Squad: 12. Naseem Shah, 13. Mohammad Nawaz/Zafar Gohar/Zahid Mahmood, 14. Sarfaraz Ahmed (WK)/Sharjeel Khan, 15. Iftikhar Ahmed/Shoaib Malik

Other Reserves in Contention: Imam-Ul-Haq/Fakhar Zaman (opener), Mohammad Hasnain/Mohammad Musa/Aamer Yamin (fast bowler), Khusdil Shah/Hussain Talat/Asif Ali (lower order finisher)

Wildcard: Sohail Tanvir

Probably curtains for Wahab Riaz & possible Mohammad Amir comeback.

South Africa

  1. Quinton de Kock* (WK), 2. Janneman Malan, 3. Faf du Plessis, 4. Rassie Van der Dussen, 5. Heinrich Klassen (C), 6. David Miller, 7. George Linde, 8. Chris Morris, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi

Squad: 12. Andile Phelukwayo, 13. JJ Smuts, 14. Dwaine Pretorius, 15. Lungi Ngidi

Other Reserves In Contention: Lutho Sipamla/Bjorn Fortuin/Junior Dala, Pete van Biljon, Temba Bavuma/ Reeza Hendricks/Aiden Markram

Wildcard: AB De Villiers (WK), Marco Jansen?

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