Cricket South Africa launches MiWay T20 Cricket Challenge
CSA on Monday announced MiWay Insurance as the title sponsor of the Miway T20 Challenge at the official launch of South Africa’s most popular domestic competition.
CSA CEO Gerald Majola said he was delight to welcome MiWay to the South African cricket family. “The initial sponsorship period is for this season only,” he commented, “but we will be aiming to sign a long-term deal with this particular product during the off-season.
“The MiWay T20 Challenge always attracts huge public interest and support and has a habit of going right down to the wire as the franchises battle for the prize of competing in the Nokia Champions’ League at the start of next season.
“All six our franchises have qualified for the Champions’ League in its brief history which shows just how competitive the MiWay T20 Challenge is going to be. And there are still places up for grabs in the Proteas’ squad to be selected for the ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka later this year.”
The quality of this year’s competition is reflected by the outstanding internationals on display such as Paul Collingwood (England), Brad Hogg (Australia) and Chris Gayle (West Indies). In addition those Proteas not involved in the Test series against New Zealand will be available for the majority of matches. This includes the likes of Albie Morkel, Faf du Plessis, Colin Ingram, Richard Levi, Johan Botha, Wayne Parnell and Rusty Theron.
There are also outstanding T20 specialists such as Loots Bosman, Roelof van der Merwe, Makhaya Ntini, Charl Langeveldt and Herschelle Gibbs.
MiWay CEO Renḗ Otto commented: “We are very excited about this sponsorship opportunity – we think it’s an ideal match for MiWay as T20 offers a fun, unconventional approach to cricket, much like our brand does in the short-term insurance space.
“We love the challenge of taking on and challenging the status quo, and look forward to a thrilling T20 series!”
FRANCHISE SQUADS
Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras: Alistair Gray, Andrew Puttick, Charl Langeveldt, Dane Piedt, Dane Vilas, Francois Plaatjies, Herschelle Gibbs, Johann Louw, Justin Kemp, Mohammed Vallie,, Owais Shah, Qaasim Adams, Rory Kleinveldt, Stiaan van Zyl, Brad Hogg.
CSA contracted players: Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis, JP Duminy, Mark Boucher, Robin Peterson, Vernon Philander.
NZ Tour players: Justin Ontong, Richard Levi.
Sunfoil Dolphins: Kyle Abbott, Ahmed Amla, Cameron Delport, Cody Chetty, Dane Paterson, Daryn Smit, David Miller, Imraan Khan, Keshav Maharaj, Mathew Hulett, Mthokozisi Shezi, Robbie Frylinck, Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Chris Gayle, 2nd overseas pro (still to be confirmed).
CSA contracted players: Hashim Amla, Imran Tahir, Loots Bosman.
Chevrolet Knights: Morne van Wyk, Aubrey Swanepoel, Dean Elgar (subject to fitness), Dillon du Preez, Jandre Coetzee, Johannes van der Wath, Malusi Siboto, Michael Erlank, Obus Pienaar, Quinton Friend, Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw, Ryan Bailey, Shadley van Wyk, Werner Coetsee.
CSA contracted player: Ryan McLaren.
Bizhub Highveld Lions: Aaron Phangiso, Chris Morris, Cliffe Deacon, Eddie Leie, Ethan O’Reilly, Gulam Bodi, Jean Symes, Jonathan Vandiar, Neil McKenzie, Quinton de Kock, Thami Tsolekile, Temba Bavuma, Zander de Bruyn, Dirk Nannes, Sohail Tanveer.
CSA contracted player: Alviro Petersen.
Nashua Titans: Martin van Jaarsveld, Alfonso Thomas, CJ de Villiers, David Wiese, Eden Links, Ethy Mbhalati, Farhaan Behardien, Hardus Viljoen, Heino Kuhn, Henry Davids, Mangaliso Mosehle, Paul Harris, Roelof van der Merwe, Rowan Richards, Shaun von Berg.
CSA contracted players: AB de Villiers, Albie Morkel, Morne Morkel.
NZ Tour players: Faf du Plessis, Jacques Rudolph, Marchant de Lange.
Chevrolet Warriors: Andrew Birch, Arno Jacobs, Atti Dyili, Basheer Walters, Craig Thyssen, David White, Davy Jacobs, Gurshwin Rabie, Jon-Jon Smuts, Justin Kreusch, Kelly Smuts, Lyall Meyer, Makhaya Ntini, Nicky Boje, Simon Harmer.
CSA contracted players: Ashwell Prince, Colin Ingram, Johan Botha, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Rusty Theron, Wayne Parnell.
FIXTURES (matches in bold will be televised live on SuperSport)
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| MiWay T20 Challenge 2011 / 2012 | ||||||||||
| DATE | HOME TEAM | vs | AWAY TEAM | STADIUM | VENUE | |||||
| FEBRUARY 2012 | ||||||||||
| Wed | 15 | D/N | Chevrolet Warriors | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | AXXESS St George’s Cricket Stadium | Port Elizabeth | ||||
| Fri | 17 | D/N | Chevrolet Warriors | Nashua Titans | Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium | East London | ||||
| Fri | 17 | D/N | Chevrolet Knights | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | De Beers Diamond Oval | Kimberley | ||||
| Fri | 17 | D/N | bizhub Highveld Lions | TNA Impi | Senwes Park | Potchefstroom | ||||
| Sun | 19 | Day | Sunfoil Dolphins | TNA Impi | Pietermaritzburg Oval | Pietermaritzburg | ||||
| Sun | 19 | Day | Nashua Titans | Chevrolet Knights | SuperSport Park | Centurion | ||||
| Wed | 22 | D/N | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | TNA Impi | Boland Park | Paarl | ||||
| Wed | 22 | D/N | Chevrolet Warriors | bizhub Highveld Lions | AXXESS St George’s Cricket Stadium | Port Elizabeth | ||||
| Wed | 22 | D/N | Chevrolet Knights | Sunfoil Dolphins | Chevrolet Park | Bloemfontein | ||||
| Fri | 24 | D/N | Sunfoil Dolphins | Nashua Titans | Sahara Stadium Kingsmead | Durban | ||||
| Fri | 24 | D/N | TNA Impi | Chevrolet Knights | Sahara Willowmoore Park | Benoni | ||||
| Fri | 24 | D/N | bizhub Highveld Lions | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | Bidvest Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg | ||||
| Sun | 26 | Day | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | Sunfoil Dolphins | Boland Park | Paarl | ||||
| Sun | 26 | Day | Chevrolet Knights | bizhub Highveld Lions | Chevrolet Park | Bloemfontein | ||||
| Sun | 26 | Day | Nashua Titans | TNA Impi | SuperSport Park | Centurion | ||||
| Wed | 29 | D/N | TNA Impi | Chevrolet Warriors | Sahara Willowmoore Park | Benoni | ||||
| Wed | 29 | D/N | Chevrolet Knights | Nashua Titans | Chevrolet Park | Bloemfontein | ||||
| March 2012 | ||||||||||
| Fri | 02 | D/N | TNA Impi | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | Sahara Willowmoore Park | Benoni | ||||
| Fri | 02 | D/N | Sunfoil Dolphins | Chevrolet Warriors | Sahara Stadium Kingsmead | Durban | ||||
| Fri | 02 | D/N | Nashua Titans | bizhub Highveld Lions | SuperSport Park | Centurion | ||||
| Sun | 04 | Day | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | Nashua Titans | Sahara Park Newlands | Cape Town | ||||
| Sun | 04 | Day | Chevrolet Warriors | TNA Impi | Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium | East London | ||||
| Sun | 04 | Day | Sunfoil Dolphins | bizhub Highveld Lions | Sahara Stadium Kingsmead | Durban | ||||
| Wed | 07 | D/N | TNA Impi | Sunfoil Dolphins | Sahara Willowmoore Park | Benoni | ||||
| Wed | 07 | D/N | bizhub Highveld Lions | Chevrolet Knights | Senwes Park | Potchefstroom | ||||
| Fri | 09 | D/N | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | bizhub Highveld Lions | Sahara Park Newlands | Cape Town | ||||
| Fri | 09 | D/N | Chevrolet Warriors | Chevrolet Knights | AXXESS St George’s Cricket Stadium | Port Elizabeth | ||||
| Fri | 09 | D/N | Nashua Titans | Sunfoil Dolphins | SuperSport Park | Centurion | ||||
| Sun | 11 | Day | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | Chevrolet Knights | Boland Park | Paarl | ||||
| Sun | 11 | Day | Chevrolet Warriors | Sunfoil Dolphins | Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium | East London | ||||
| Sun | 11 | Day | bizhub Highveld Lions | Nashua Titans | Bidvest Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg | ||||
| Wed | 14 | D/N | Sunfoil Dolphins | Chevrolet Knights | Sahara Stadium Kingsmead | Durban | ||||
| Wed | 14 | D/N | bizhub Highveld Lions | Chevrolet Warriors | Bidvest Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg | ||||
| Wed | 14 | D/N | TNA Impi | Nashua Titans | Sahara Willowmoore Park | Benoni | ||||
| Fri | 16 | D/N | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | Chevrolet Warriors | Sahara Park Newlands | Cape Town | ||||
| Fri | 16 | D/N | Chevrolet Knights | TNA Impi | de Beers Diamond Oval | Kimberley | ||||
| Fri | 16 | D/N | bizhub Highveld Lions | Sunfoil Dolphins | Bidvest Wanderers Stadium | Johannesburg | ||||
| Sun | 18 | Day | Chevrolet Knights | Chevrolet Warriors | de Beers Diamond Oval | Kimberley | ||||
| Sun | 18 | Day | Nashua Titans | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | SuperSport Park | Centurion | ||||
| Wed | 21 | Day | 12:00 | Sunfoil Dolphins | Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras | Sahara Stadium Kingsmead | Durban | |||
| Wed | 21 | Day | TNA Impi | bizhub Highveld Lions | Sahara Willowmoore Park | Benoni | ||||
| Wed | 21 | Day | 15:30 | Nashua Titans | Chevrolet Warriors | SuperSport Park | Centurion | |||
| Sun | 25 | Day | 2nd Place Qualifier | 3rd Place Qualifier | T. B. C | T. B. C | ||||
| Mon | 26 | D/N | Reserve Day (If Necessary) | |||||||
| Fri | 30 | D/N | 1st Place Qualifier | 2nd/3rd Place Qualifier | T. B. C | T. B. C | ||||
| Sat | 31 | Day | Reserve Day (If Necessary) | |||||||
