Cricket

When you think of cricket, a fast-paced team sport with deep roots in Commonwealth nations, played with bat, ball, and wickets. Also known as the bat-and-ball game, it brings together fans from Cape Town to Colombo, and it’s more than just a sport—it’s culture, strategy, and national pride rolled into one. In Africa, cricket isn’t just a legacy of colonial times; it’s a growing force. South Africa’s national team, the Proteas, has produced world-class players like AB de Villiers and Kagiso Rabada, while emerging nations like Namibia and Uganda are making noise on the international stage. Cricket here isn’t just about Test matches and ODIs—it’s about grassroots development, school tournaments in Limpopo, and women’s teams breaking barriers in places like Zimbabwe and Kenya.

Cricket in Africa is shaped by its climate, its infrastructure, and its passion. Matches in Cape Town often draw crowds under clear skies at Newlands, while rain delays in Nairobi can turn a scheduled game into a community event. The sport’s structure includes everything from franchise leagues like the SA20 to the ICC’s World Cup qualifiers, where African teams fight for spots against giants like India and Australia. You’ll find players from rural villages rising through academy systems, and broadcasters covering every boundary with the same intensity as a World Cup final. It’s not just about who wins—it’s about who’s next.

What you’ll find in this collection are real stories from the field: match results that moved the needle, players who defied odds, and moments that made fans in Johannesburg and Kampala jump out of their seats. Whether it’s a last-over thriller in a World Cup qualifier or a record-breaking century in a domestic league, these posts capture cricket as it’s lived—not just reported. You’ll see how South African teams stack up against global rivals, how African nations are building pipelines for future stars, and why a single six in Harare can echo across the continent. This isn’t just a list of articles. It’s a window into the heartbeat of cricket in Africa and beyond.