By Marco Jacobs
Ahmedabad – In one of the standout encounters of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage, South Africa delivered a commanding performance to beat India national cricket team by 43 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, ending India’s chase of 188 with the visitors dismissed for 111 in 18.4 overs. South Africa’s to…
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SA20 Expansion: Opportunities, Challenges, and What Fans Really Want
By Marco Jacobs
South Africa’s premier T20 league, the SA20, has quickly become a staple of domestic and international cricket. With speculation of expansion swirling, questions about player quality, scheduling, fan expectations, and long-term strategy are coming to the fore.
The Case for Expansion
Popularity and growth: SA20 has d…
5 Things Deep: Sharks vs Stormers — URC Derby (31 Jan 2026)
By Marco Jacobs
Durban - The Hollywoodbets Sharks came out on top again in this URC derby, outsmarting the Stormers 37‑24 at Kings Park. Beyond the scoreline, there are key lessons and deeper insights from this clash:
1️⃣ Sharks Are Playing Smarter Rugby
This wasn’t just a physical battle - it was a tactical chess match. R…
Sharks Too Smart for Stormers as Tactical Edge Shows in Derby
By Marco Jacobs
Durban — The Hollywoodbets Sharks have reminded South African rugby fans why they remain a formidable force in the United Rugby Championship. Today, tactical intelligence, sharp execution, and opportunism allowed them to outsmart a Stormers side struggling to find rhythm, marking back-to-back derby wins in a week.
Once…
Shukri explains his T20 World Cup selections
By Marco Jacobs | KairosSport
Shukri Conrad, South Africa's cricket coach, discussed the T20 World Cup squad amid injuries to key players Tony and Donovan, who were replaced by Ryan Rickleton and Tristan Stubbs based on their strong SA20 performances. The squad was submitted by the January 1 deadline, with confidence in the selected players…
Proteas Fans Get Their Wish
By Marco Jacobs | Rickelton and Stubbs included in T20 World Cup squad
For once, South African cricket has aligned with the voice of its supporters. Time will tell wheter the fans were correct with the T20 World Cup looming large!
The inclusion of Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs in the Proteas squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup co…
MI Cape Town crashes out of SA20 Season 4
By Marco Jacobs
When MI Cape Town lifted the SA20 trophy last season, it felt like the dawn of a new era at Newlands. The franchise had finally shaken off its reputation as perennial strugglers, riding a wave of consistency and collective brilliance to dethrone the two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape. Yet just a year later, the same side …
5 Things Deep – Stormers v Leicester Tigers
By Marco Jacobs
Stormers head coach John Dobson and stand‑in captain Sacha Feinberg‑Mngomezulu fronted the media after a bruising clash with Leicester Tigers. From their reflections emerged five key takeaways that defined the press conference.
Sacha Feinberg- Mngomezulu. Photo courtesy: Hansie Linde
1. Sasha’s first captaincy showed…
MI Cape Town pips Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a close finish to keep play off hope alive
By Marco Jacobs
Marco Jansen of Sunrisers Eastern Cape during match 26 of the Betway SA20 season 4 between MI Cape Town (MICT) and The Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) held at the Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on the 16th January 2026Photo by Ron Gaunt / Sportzpics for SA20
The Sunrisers' innings got off to a dramatic st…
Will Manchester United get back to the top again?
By Marco Jacobs
Manchester United in crisis
Manchester United remain one of the biggest institutions in world football - that much is undeniable. Their global stature, history, and commercial power still place them among the sport’s true giants. But in footballing terms, they no longer sit at the elite table. The reality is that United hav…