Warriors

The Warriors cricket team, hailing from South Africa, has made a significant impact in the landscape of domestic cricket since its inception. Established in 2004, the team emerged as one of the six franchises when South African domestic cricket underwent a restructuring process. Right from the beginning, the Warriors carved a niche for themselves with a blend of promising young players and seasoned veterans.

Throughout their relatively short existence, the Warriors have celebrated several notable achievements. One of their most significant triumphs came in the 2009-10 season when they clinched the MTN40, South Africa's domestic limited-overs competition, showcasing their aptitude for the shorter format. Following this, the Warriors tasted success in the Standard Bank Pro20 series, which highlighted their adaptability and prowess in T20 cricket, further establishing them as a formidable force in South Africa's domestic circuit.

The team has been graced by the presence of some exemplary cricketers who have made substantial contributions both on and off the field. Colin Ingram, known for his explosive batting, often left fans in awe with his capacity to turn a match on its head. Another crucial player, Rusty Theron, brought raw pace and tenacity, often turning the tide with his incisive bowling. These players, along with others, have been pivotal in shaping the Warriors into a competitive outfit.

Matches against teams like the Titans have bubbled over with tension and excitement, establishing a fierce rivalry that adds a layer of intrigue to domestic tournaments. Such encounters often bring the best out of the players, making these fixtures unmissable for domestic cricket enthusiasts.

The playing style of the Warriors is often described as aggressive yet calculated, with an emphasis on dynamic fielding displays and attacking all-rounders. This approach has not only won them matches but also a legion of fans who admire their commitment and style on the field.

Unique to the Warriors is their cultural cradle at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth. Known for its historic significance and a pitch that offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, it serves as an ideal home for the Warriors. The ground is often filled with the vibrant sounds of vuvuzelas and the unwavering support of fans who don the team colours with pride, singing and cheering, creating an electrifying atmosphere that makes it a fortress for the home side.

In essence, the Warriors aren't just a cricket team; they are a vibrant representation of South African domestic cricket prowess, celebrated by fans for their achievements, admired for their spirited playing, and respected by rivals across the board.

Regular Season, 26th Match, CSA T20 Challenge - October 19, 2024

Warriors

179/6 (20)

Titans

174/4 (16.2)

Titans won by 6 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) (D/L method)

Regular Season, 21st Match, CSA T20 Challenge - October 16, 2024

Rocks (Boland)

171/6 (20)

Warriors

160/10 (19.5)

Rocks (Boland) won by 11 runs

Regular Season, 18th Match, CSA T20 Challenge - October 12, 2024

Warriors

221/5 (20)

North West Dragons

200/3 (20)

Warriors won by 21 runs

Regular Season, 13th Match, CSA T20 Challenge - October 9, 2024

Western Province

148/7 (20)

Warriors

150/5 (17.4)

Warriors won by 5 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)

Regular Season, 9th Match, CSA T20 Challenge - October 6, 2024

Warriors

150/6 (20)

Knights

166/9 (20)

Knights won by 16 runs

Regular Season, 6th Match, CSA T20 Challenge - October 4, 2024

Lions

239/4 (20)

Warriors

177/6 (20)

Lions won by 62 runs

Regular Season, 4th Match, CSA T20 Challenge - September 29, 2024

Warriors

163/4 (19.2)

Dolphins

162/9 (20)

Warriors won by 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)

Play Offs, Semi Final, CSA T20 Challenge - April 25, 2024

Dolphins

166/5 (18)

Warriors

161/4 (20)

Dolphins won by 5 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)

Regular Season, 55th Match, CSA T20 Challenge - April 21, 2024

Warriors

130/8 (20)

Dolphins

131/3 (17.2)

Dolphins won by 7 wickets (With 16 balls remaining)

Regular Season, 52nd Match, CSA T20 Challenge - April 19, 2024

North West Dragons

146/4 (18.3)

Warriors

145/7 (20)

North West Dragons won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining

JJ Smuts
Position: Batting Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 36

Gihahn Cloete
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 32

Andrew Birch
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Ayabulela Gqamane
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Colin Ingram
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 39

Christiaan Jonker
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Sisanda Magala
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Jerry Nqolo
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Solo Nqweni
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Colin Ackermann
Position: Batting Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 34

Basheeru-Deen Walters
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Kelly Smuts
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Lesiba Ngoepe
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 32

Yaseen Vallie
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Wayne Parnell
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Matthew Breetzke
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Sinethemba Qeshile
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Lutho Sipamla
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Marco Marais
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Onke Nyaku
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Jade De Klerk
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 26

Thomas Kaber
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 32

Sithembile Langa
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 30

Somila Seyibokwe
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 37

Clyde Fortuin
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 29

Simon Harmer
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 36

David White
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Wihan Lubbe
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 32

Marco Jansen
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 24

Glenton Stuurman
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Anrich Nortje
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 31

Lizo Makhosi
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 30

Tshepo Ntuli
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Tristan Stubbs
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 24

Mthiwekhaya Nabe
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Diego Rosier
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 30

Tiaan van Vuuren
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 23

Dane Paterson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Tsepo Ndwandwa
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 30

Akhona Mnyaka
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 25

Rudi Second
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Kyle Jacobs
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 27

Alindile Mhletywa
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Stefan Tait
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 29

Beyers Swanepoel
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 26

Kgaudisa Molefe
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 25

Ziyaad Abrahams
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Jordan Hermann
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 23

Andile Mokgakane
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Jiveshan Pillay
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Nealan Van Heerden
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Patrick Kruger
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Siya Plaatjie
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Siya Simetu
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 33

JP King
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 21

Renaldo Meyer
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Alfred Mothoa
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Liam Alder
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 21

Sean Whitehead
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 28

Jean du Plessis
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Senuran Muthusamy
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 31

Christopher King
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Duanne Olivier
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Matthew De Villiers
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

St George's Park
City: Port Elizabeth
Country: South Africa
Capacity: 19000

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Country: South Africa
Capacity: 15000

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City: Gqeberha
Country: South Africa
Capacity: 19000