SPORTS FEATURE
THE PLAYERS
A proper December needs local heroes, and this year’ s line-up brings heat.
Aiden Markram |
Kagiso Rabada |
Dewald Brevis |
Heinrich Klaasen |
David Miller |
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( Sunrisers Eastern Cape)
Smooth and calm, with cover drives so clean they deserve a soundtrack.
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( MI Cape Town)
When he runs in, it is not just a delivery. It is a public service announcement.
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( Pretoria Capitals)
Baby AB is playing like he has cheat codes. One second you blink, the next the ball is in the parking lot.
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( Durban’ s Super Giants)
The six-hitting scientist. When he locks in, bowlers rethink career choices.
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( Paarl Royals)
Still able to turn a polite crowd into a mosh pit. If he is chasing, cancel your dinner plans.
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CITY VIBES
Each SA20 city brings its own flavour. Cape Town brings sea breeze and camera moments. Durban turns matches into a beach party with barefoot fans ready to dance between overs.
Joburg is loud, flashy, and slightly chaotic, much like the M2 on a Monday. Paarl brings cricket with cabernet, oak barrels, laughter, and maybe a light buzz before the first ball.
THE CORPORATE ESCAPE CLAUSE
December meetings are a myth. Everyone is halfway to holiday mode. Tell your boss you are“ networking” and it still counts if you are discussing Rabada’ s yorkers over a cold Sauvignon Blanc.
Because cricket here is not only a sport, it is where ideas, deals, and friendships happen. December is for connection, cheering, and remembering joy can count as productivity.
So if you ask me, there is something about a clean six, the roar of the crowd, and a stranger sharing biltong because you are both wearing orange. It feels like the whole country is on the same team, even if your side is trailing by 40 runs.
Cricket in South Africa is more than a game. Grab your friends, your shades, and your lucky jersey. Whether you love stats or show up for the soundtrack, the Summer of Sixes is calling.
And the only correct response is: Yoh, let’ s go. IB
UPCOMING ACTION TO LOOK OUT FOR THIS DECEMBER
MI CAPE TOWN VS DURBAN’ S SUPER GIANTS AT NEWLANDS ON FRIDAY, 26 DECEMBER 2025
PRETORIA CAPITALS VS JOBURG SUPER KINGS AT CENTURION ON SATURDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2025
PAARL ROYALS VS SUNRISERS EASTERN CAPE CLASH AT BOLAND PARK ON SATURDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2025
DECEMBER 2025 / INBOUND SA 39