15/08/2026
Southerners own Dave Elder almost got the Emerging Team over the line against South Africa in the Over 60s
🔥🇿🇦 ONE RUN. ONE HEARTBEAT. ONE UNFORGETTABLE VICTORY! 🇿🇦🔥
The IMC Over-60s World Cup 2026 in Mississauga, Canada just delivered another absolute thriller! 🏏🌎
And the Proteas Veterans have shown exactly what this tournament is all about: experience, composure, resilience and fighting until the very last ball! 💚💛
🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA 159/9 (45 overs)
🌍 IMC EMERGING XI 158 all out (44.5 overs)
🏆 SOUTH AFRICA WON BY 1 RUN!
YES… ONE RUN! 😱🔥
South Africa were put into bat and had to fight for every run. At the heart of the innings was Mikolas Rhodes, who produced a superb 54 off 84 balls, holding the innings together through a difficult period.
👏 Nikolas Rhodes 54 (84)
💪 Aqeel Cupido 22 (38)
🏏 Paul du Plessis 18 (24)*
🏏 Carl Mellors 12 (29)
🏏 Gavin Macaulay 11 (20)
South Africa finished on 159/9, leaving the IMC Emerging XI needing 160 for victory.
Then came the drama! 🎬🔥
The Emerging XI looked firmly in the contest, with Arnold Manders leading the chase with a brilliant 58 off 67 balls, supported by Rafiullah Syed with 28 off 31.
But the Proteas Veterans refused to give up.
🎯 Trevor Poole 2 wickets
🎯 Irshadul Haq 2 wickets
🎯 Paul du Plessis 2 wickets
🎯 Andrew Lund 2 wickets
The Emerging XI reached 158, but with the final wickets falling, South Africa held their nerve to seal a sensational:
🔥🔥 1-RUN VICTORY! 🔥🔥
🏅 PLAYER OF THE MATCH: PAUL DU PLESSIS
A match that had everything. Partnerships. Pressure. Wickets. Nerves. And a finish that had everyone on the edge of their seats!
🇿🇦 THE GREEN AND GOLD ARE SHOWING THEIR FIGHT!
This is why veterans’ cricket is special. The years may add up, but the competitive spirit never leaves. 💚💛
From Canada to Australia, Wales and now the IMC Emerging XI, the Proteas Veterans are making their presence felt in Mississauga.
🌎 The World Cup is heating up.
🔥 The Proteas are finding their rhythm.
🇿🇦 And the Green and Gold are fighting for every single run!
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