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Dafabet Warriors batsmen Sibonelo Makhanya, left, and Tristan Stubbs helped their team defeat Eastern Storm on Sunday
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Warriors focused on next test, says Stubbs

Defending champions Dafabet Warriors secured their place in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup semi-finals after a 20-run win over Eastern Storm, with captain Tristan Stubbs already eyeing their next challenge.

Opening batter Sibonelo Makhanya hit 74 off 42 balls as the Dafabet Warriors beat the Eastern Storm by 20 runs in the YesPlayPro20 Cup in Benoni on Sunday
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Warriors complete top-four mission after win over Storm

The Dafabet Warriors secured top spot in the CSA Pro20 Cup Super Eights table after an explosive batting performance guided them to a 20-run victory over Eastern Storm.

The Dafabet Warriors know that even though they earned Super 8 stage qualification with a game to spare in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup group stage, the Super 8 stage will bring with it tougher mental and competitive tests as they look to successfully defend their crown.
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Warriors primed for tougher mental and competitive Pro20 Cup examination

Head coach Robin Peterson warns the Dafabet Warriors will face a tougher test as they head into the YesPlay Pro20 Cup Super 8s stage, beginning with a clash against the Cobras.

The Dafabet Warriors open their Pro20 Cup Super 8 cricket campaign against  the Cobras at St George’s Park on Saturday

Warriors set for stern Super 8s examination

Defending domestic T20 champions Dafabet Warriors kick off their YesPlay Pro20 Cup Super 8s journey against the formidable YesPlay Cobras at Dafabet St George’s Park.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi players go through their paces in a net session ahead of their match this weekend. Picture: SYDNEY SESHIBEDI/GALLO IMAGES

Iinyathi want strong finish in EC cricket derby

Eastern Cape Iinyathi face the Warriors in a rare provincial Pro20 Cup derby at Buffalo Park, aiming to end their campaign on a high despite missing the Super Eight.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi U19 aim to extend stay at to

Eastern Cape Iinyathi U19 look to extend their lead at the top of the Border Club T20 coastal log as they take on Hamiltons in KuGompo City.

Dafabet Warriors spinner Thomas Kaber helped his team to a six-wicket victory over the Dolphins in Durban on Tuesday
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Continuity pleasing for Warriors captain De Villiers

The Dafabet Warriors secured another bonus-point victory by beating the Hollywoodbets Dolphins by six wickets at Kingsmead, moving to the top of Pool B and boosting confidence ahead of the Super 8s.

Dafabet Warriors fast bowler Wesley Bedja says the side will be looking for consistency in their remaining T20 cricket matches.
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Warriors chase crucial Badgers win

The Dafabet Warriors aim to secure a vital victory and leap into second place in Pool B when they take on South Western Districts in their YesPlay Pro20 Cup encounter in Oudtshoorn.

The  Inyathi's Christiaan du Toit  during the YesPlay Pro20 Cup match against the  Lions  at the Wanderers Stadium on Tuesday  in Johannesburg.
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Slim Super Eight chance as Iinyathi target crucial bonus-point win in Polokwane

Eastern Cape Iinyathi face a high-stakes must-win Pro20 Cup encounter against the Limpopo Impalas in Polokwane, needing crucial points to keep their Super Eight qualification hopes alive.

Jason Niemand of the Eastern Cape Iinyathi during the YesPlay Pro20 Cup match against the Lions at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
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Iinyathi rue missed opportunities against Lions

Eastern Cape Iinyathi suffered a heartbreaking five-run defeat to the Lions in their Pro20 Cup clash at the Wanderers, squandering a prime position to pull off a major upset.

Eastern Cape Iinyathi seamer Sithembele Langa in delivery stride against the Lions in their Pro20 Cup game at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening.

Iinyathi suffer agonising near-miss as Lions snatch dramatic Pro20 Cup victory

Despite controlling much of the match, Eastern Cape Iinyathi suffered a narrow five-run defeat to the Lions at the Wanderers, severely denting their Pro20 Cup knockout hopes.

Matthew Boast was at the heart of the Warriors’ dominant win over the Northern Cape Heat, but says the focus must now turn to carrying that momentum into the final three group matches.
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Boast finding rhythm as Warriors build momentum

Fast bowler Matthew Boast's clinical three-wicket haul spearheaded a dominant seven-wicket, bonus-point victory for the Dafabet Warriors over the Northern Cape Heat at St George's Park.

EC Iinyathi's Sithembile Langa celebrates the wicket of Bryce Parsons from Hollywood Bets Dolphins during their T20 match at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium

Dream date at the Bullring for upset-hunting Iinyathi

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi return to the Wanderers Stadium for the first time since 2014, aiming to cause an upset against the top-flight Lions in the Pro20 Cup.

Warriors batter Jordan Hermann top-scored with 46 to help his side seal a seven-wicket bonus-point victory over the Northern Cape Heat at St George’s Park.

Warriors look to carry powerplay punch into away run

The Dafabet Warriors dominated the Northern Cape Heat with a clinical powerplay display at St George’s Park, securing a bonus-point victory ahead of a tough run of away fixtures against SWD, Dolphins and Iinyathi.

EC Iinyathi's  Ayabulela Gqamane in action against the  Dolphins during the Pro20 Cup match at Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium.
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Iinyathi's 'Swiss Knife' Gqamane proves age is just a number

At 37, veteran all-rounder Ayabulela Gqamane proves he still has plenty to offer, smashing an unbeaten 54 off 24 balls to assist Iinyathi in their Pro20 clash.