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21/10/2026

21/10/2026

🇿🇦🏏 PROTEAS VETERANS OVER-40s | GROUP STAGE VICTORY! 💚💛

🔥 ANOTHER PROTEAS WIN IN GUYANA! 🇿🇦🇬🇾

The Proteas Veterans Over-40s continued their impressive campaign at the IMC Over-40s World Cup 2026 in Guyana with a commanding 8-wicket victory over Colombia at the Lusignan Community Centre in Georgetown.

🇨🇴 COLOMBIA 52 ALL OUT
23.5 Overs

A disciplined bowling performance from the Proteas restricted Colombia to just 52 runs.

⭐ Robert Mutch was outstanding with the ball, producing a brilliant spell of 6.5 overs, 3 maidens, 10 runs and 8 wickets!

👏 Rashad Mia also contributed with 1/6, while Piet Botha claimed 1/15.

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA 53/2
7.2 Overs

The Proteas wasted no time in chasing down the target, reaching 53/2 in just 7.2 overs to secure another emphatic victory.

🏏 William Hantam 16 (25)
🏏 Alwyn Vorster 14 (10)
🏏 Ruan Strydom 13 (8)

💥 PLAYER OF THE MATCH: ROBERT MUTCH 💥

A sensational all-round team performance, with the bowlers setting up the victory and the batters finishing the job in style.

The journey continues in Guyana as the Proteas Veterans continue their pursuit of World Cup glory. 🌍🏆

👏 Well done, Proteas!



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🇿🇦🏏 PROTEAS VETERANS OVER 40s | WORLD CUP 2026 | MATCH DAY 2 🇬🇾🏆

A STATEMENT WIN FOR THE PROTEAS! 💚💛🔥

The Proteas Veterans Over 40s have continued their impressive start to the IMC Over 40s World Cup 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana, with a massive 252 run victory over Wales! 🇿🇦🏏

After winning the toss and electing to bat first, South Africa produced a commanding batting performance, posting an incredible 408/6 in 45 overs.

⭐ BATTERING BRILLIANCE!

🔥 Brendon Buckley led the way with a magnificent 134 off 97 balls, anchoring a huge South African total.

💥 Christiaan Ritter was simply outstanding, smashing 126 runs off just 68 balls in a sensational World Cup innings.

👏 Ryan Strydom added a valuable 77 off 43 balls, while Alwyn Vorster contributed 17 and Christopher Thompson struck 14 off just 7 deliveries.

The Proteas then backed up their batting performance with a disciplined bowling display, dismissing Wales for 156 in 37.5 overs.

🎯 Piet Botha was the pick of the bowlers with 3/20 in 7 overs.

🔥 Robert Mutch claimed 2/34, while Ryan Strydom took 2/30, and Christoff Visser picked up 2/35.

Rashad Mia also chipped in with 1/31.

🏆 SOUTH AFRICA WON BY 252 RUNS!

⭐ PLAYER OF THE MATCH: CHRISTIAAN RITTER

What a performance from the Proteas Veterans Over 40s! A huge total, disciplined bowling and a dominant all round display have sent a strong message to the rest of the competition. 🇿🇦💪

From the first ball to the final wicket, the Green and Gold showed determination, experience and class.

The World Cup journey continues in Guyana, and the Proteas are making their presence felt! 🌎🏆

💚💛 ONE TEAM. ONE NATION. ONE DREAM.

🇿🇦 GO PROTEAS! 🇿🇦

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18/10/2026

🇿🇦🏏🔥 MATCH DAY 2! THE PROTEAS VETERANS ARE BACK IN ACTION! 🔥🏏🇿🇦

After an exciting opening day in Guyana, the Proteas Veterans Over-40s are ready to get back on the field today as their IMC Over-40s World Cup 2026 campaign continues! 🌎🏆

This time, the Green & Gold 🇿🇦 face WALES 🏴 in what promises to be another big battle at the World Cup!

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA vs WALES 🏴

📅 TODAY — Sunday, 18 October 2026
🏟️ Lusignan Community Centre Ground, Guyana 🇬🇾
⏰ 09:30 Guyana Time | 15:30 SAST

🔥 THE BOYS ARE READY! 🔥

With pride in the jersey and South Africa behind them, the Proteas Veterans will be looking to put in another strong performance on the international stage.

💚💛 EVERY RUN COUNTS.
💚💛 EVERY WICKET MATTERS.
💚💛 EVERY MOMENT MATTERS.

🏏 YOUR PROTEAS VETERANS STARTING XI

1️⃣ Will Hantam (c)
2️⃣ Alwyn Vorster
3️⃣ Brandon Buckley
4️⃣ Christiaan Ritter
5️⃣ Reinhardt Strydom (vc)
6️⃣ Brendon Reddy
7️⃣ Nathan Jones
8️⃣ Christopher Thompson
9️⃣ Rashad Mia
🔟 Robert Mutch
1️⃣1️⃣ Piet Botha
1️⃣2️⃣ Christoff Visser

RESERVES:
13️⃣ Ryan Reeves
14️⃣ Muhammad Sohail Imran

👤 Manager: Mike Alexander

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA — IT’S TIME TO GET BEHIND THE BOYS! 🇿🇦

Wherever you are, make some noise for our Proteas Veterans Over-40s as they continue their World Cup journey in Guyana! 🌴🏏

📊 FOLLOW THE ACTION LIVE!

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🔥 REIGNITE THE FIRE!
🏏 RELIVE THE PASSION!
💚💛 MAKE SOUTH AFRICA PROUD!

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 COME ON, PROTEAS VETERANS! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦



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17/10/2026

🇿🇦🏏 PROTEAS VETERANS OVER-40s | WINNING START IN GUYANA! 🇬🇾🏆💚💛

THE PROTEAS ARE OFF THE MARK! 🔥🇿🇦

The Proteas Veterans Over-40s have made a winning start to their IMC Over-40s World Cup 2026 campaign in Georgetown, Guyana, defeating Canada by 2 wickets in their opening match! 🇨🇦🏏🇿🇦

🇨🇦 CANADA 162 ALL OUT - 40.3 overs

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA 164/8 - 38 overs

🏆 SOUTH AFRICA WON BY 2 WICKETS!

After Canada won the toss and elected to bat, the Proteas bowlers delivered an outstanding performance, dismissing Canada for 162.

🎯 PROTEAS BOWLING

🔥 Ryan Reeves – 4/30 (7)
🔥 Christoff Visser – 2/18 (6)
🔥 Robert Mutch – 1/11 (6)
🔥 Rashad Mia – 1/11 (3.3)
🔥 Piet Botha – 1/43 (9)

The Proteas then began their chase and, despite losing wickets along the way, showed tremendous composure to reach 164/8 in just 38 overs and secure a crucial opening-match victory! 💪🏏

TOP SCORERS

🏏 Will Hantam – 32 (38)
🏏 Brendon Buckley – 30 (46)
🏏 Nathan Jones – 20 (29)
🏏 Christopher Thompson – 18 (40)
🏏 Ryan Reeves – 14 (17)

🏆 PLAYER OF THE MATCH: RYAN REEVES 🇿🇦

What a performance from Ryan!

A match-winning contribution with both bat and ball, 4/30 with the ball and 14 runs with the bat, earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match award. 👏🔥

This was a fantastic team effort and a brilliant way for the Proteas Veterans to begin their World Cup journey in Guyana.

The first step has been taken. 🇿🇦💚💛

ONE WIN. ONE TEAM. ONE DREAM. 🏆

The Proteas Over-40s now turn their attention to the next challenge as their IMC World Cup campaign continues in Georgetown, Guyana. 🇬🇾🌍

👏 Congratulations to the entire squad, coaching staff and management on a superb opening victory!

🇿🇦💚💛 GO PROTEAS! 💚💛🇿🇦



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17/10/2026

🇿🇦🏏 VCASA SOUTH AFRICA OVER-40s | PLAYER PROFILE

⭐ GET TO KNOW CHRISTIAAN “CHRISSIE” RITTER 🇿🇦🏏

🇿🇦 Nickname: Chrissie
🏏 Club: Paarl Heat
📍 Province: Boland
🎯 Role: Batter
🌍 Highest Level Played: First Class
🇿🇦 Proteas Caps: Debut

🏆 MEMORABLE CRICKET ACHIEVEMENT
SA Schools 2003

💼 PROFESSION
Self employed, business owner

🍕 FAVOURITE FOOD & DRINK
Pizza, Dr Pepper

🏏 BIGGEST CRICKET INFLUENCE
The Australian Test side of the 2000’s

🇿🇦 WHAT DOES REPRESENTING SOUTH AFRICA MEAN?
“I have been wanting this my entire life! Means the world to me!”

🌍 WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THE TOURNAMENT?
“My first game as a Protea!”

🎯 PERSONAL GOAL FOR THE TOURNAMENT
“Score at least 300 runs for my team!”

⭐ ALL-TIME FAVOURITE CRICKETER
Steven Smith

💬 MESSAGE TO SUPPORTERS BACK HOME
“It is a honour and a privilege to play for the Proteas! Will do my best to represent the badge with the integrity it deserves!”

🔥 WHAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK?
“Absolute love for the game!”

🎣⛳ HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Fishing, golfing! Spending time with my family!

😄 ONE FUN FACT
“I was close to becoming a pro golfer….”

🏏 WHAT KEEPS YOU PLAYING VETERANS CRICKET?
“Keeps the body moving and young!”

🇿🇦 CHRISTIAAN RITTER — CHRISSIE

A lifelong dream is about to become reality for Chrissie as he prepares to make his Proteas Over-40s debut. With First-Class experience and a proud history as a South African Schools player, he brings batting ability, ambition and an absolute love for the game to the squad.

For Chrissie, representing South Africa means everything. His goal is to make his mark with the bat, contribute 300 runs to the team’s campaign and wear the Protea badge with the integrity it deserves.

A lifelong dream. A Protea debut. 300 runs in his sights! 🇿🇦🏆



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17/10/2026

🇿🇦🏏 VCASA SOUTH AFRICA OVER-40s | PLAYER PROFILE

⭐ GET TO KNOW MIKE “SHOCKS” ALEXANDER 🇿🇦🏏

🇿🇦 Nickname: Shocks
📍 Province: Northern Cape
🎯 Role: Manager
🌍 Highest Level Played: SA Inv XI

🏆 MEMORABLE CRICKET ACHIEVEMENT
Scoring 114 on First Class Debut vs N Tvl B

💼 PROFESSION
Greenkeeper

🍖 FAVOURITE FOOD & DRINK
Braai and Castle Lite or Jack Daniels

🏏 BIGGEST CRICKET INFLUENCES
My parents & Fred Swarbrook

🇿🇦 WHAT DOES REPRESENTING SOUTH AFRICA MEAN?
“Pride, Passion and excellence”

🌍 WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THE TOURNAMENT?
“The experience, the comradery, the friendships…”

🎯 PERSONAL GOAL FOR THE TOURNAMENT
“Retaining the World Cup”

⭐ ALL-TIME FAVOURITE CRICKETER
Peter Kirsten

💬 MESSAGE TO SUPPORTERS BACK HOME
“Thank you for the support and keep backing the…”

🔥 WHAT KEEPS YOU COMING BACK?
“Giving back to the game for what it gave me.”

🏉 HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Watching rugby.

😄 ONE FUN FACT
“Captained the SA Colts XI in 1994, Paul Adams ”

🇿🇦 MIKE ALEXANDER — SHOCKS

A former South Africa Invitation XI player, Shocks brings valuable experience, all-round ability, and a deep connection to the game. One of his standout achievements was scoring an impressive 114 on his First-Class debut against Northern Transvaal B.

Now representing the Northern Cape, Mike is excited to be part of the Proteas Over-40s World Cup journey. Driven by pride, passion, and excellence, his goal is simple: contribute to the team and help South Africa retain the World Cup.

Experience. Passion. Pride. One mission, retain the World Cup! 🇿🇦🏆



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