CRICKET NEWS - The highly anticipated YesPlay Pro20 Cup is finally here, where 16 domestic cricket teams are coming together with one goal: to be crowned the new T20 champions for the 2026/27 season.
The Pro20 action will come to Oudtshoorn today, Thursday 1 October, when the Garden Route Badgers are hosting the Eastern Cape Iinyathi in their opening fixture at the Recreation Ground in Oudtshoorn.
The tournament is a new challenge that sees Division 1 and Division 2 teams come together for one festival of T20 cricket over eight weeks.
Adding to the excitement, R2m will be up for grabs across all 71 matches, giving fans the chance to catch their share throughout the competition.
After the Iinyathi started their campaign with a surprise victory against the North West Dragons on Monday, the Badgers will have a tough task.
Former international hero Janneman Malan will captain the Badgers in this campaign.
The squad for the tournament are:
Janneman Malan (captain), Yaseen Valli, Nathan Engelbrecht, Slade van Staden, Pheko Moletsane, Modise Maloka, Liam Alder, Jade Richter, Zack Momberg, Banele Cele, Nipho Mpungose, Ross Coetzee, Leo Sadler, Enathi Khitshini, Reagon Rhode, Ross Coetzee and Benni Hansen.
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