Press Releases
21 February 2024
LIONS CRICKET: THE PRIDE IS PROUD OF MAGICAL MAPHAKA

Johannesburg, 21 February 2024 Expectation can be an unkind burden for young cricketers and it would only have been human for Kwena Maphaka to feel the pressure during the ICC U19 World Cup hosted by South Africa. But instead the DP World Lions rising star showed his mettle by flourishing and enjoying a spectacular tournament….

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20 February 2024
DP WORLD LIONS BLIND CRICKET: FIVE PRIDE MEMBERS TAKE TO FIELD VERSUS NZ

Johannesburg, 20 February 2024  Lions Cricket warmly congratulate the South Africa Blind Cricket Team for winning the first of the six T20 Internationals vs New Zealand on Tuesday. Led by Captain and DP World Lions Blind Cricket player Buhle Bhidla, the National team includes fellow Pride players Isaac Bidla, Siyavuya Mahlikihla, Doctor Malinga and Lwande…

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20 February 2024
TONS FROM HENDRICKS AND MULDER AS DP WORLD LIONS DRAW

Johannesburg, 20 February 2024 A frustrating draw against the GBets Rocks last weekend will ensure that the DP World Lions men’s team will bring a ferocious intensity into their local derby against the Momentum Multiply Titans at Centurion. The first ball will be bowled on Wednesday 21 February, with the Pride ready to pounce on…

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14 February 2024
CSA 4-DAY SERIES: PREVIEW – DP WORLD LIONS vs ROCKS

Johannesburg, 13 February 2024 – Love is in the air as the DP World Lions warmly welcome back 8 SA20 players who return to duty on Valentines Day at the iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium. It’s CSA 4-Day Series time, and the Pride is prepared, proud and in prime condition. DP World Lions head coach Russell…

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13 February 2024
LIONS CRICKET: KWENA MAPHAKA & LIONS YOUTH TEAMS TOP THE SCOREBOARD

Johannesburg, 13 February 2024 – The future of Lions Cricket is bright. We are incredibly proud of the recent performance of the SA Under-19 side at the recent ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 and have even more reason to celebrate as a union as Kwena Maphaka was named the Player of the Tournament. The 17-year-old record breaking pace bowler’s success against the world’s best abroad has been rivalled by his youth team mates locally. Undisputed champions…

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6 December 2023
DP WORLD EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP

DP World is the current headline partner to both the Men and Women professional teams, as well as to iconic stadium DP World Wanderers. Going one step further, the logistics giant today confirmed a partnership extension. Johannesburg, 5 December 2023 – It’s a proud day for the Pride, welcoming DP World onboard as headline sponsor…

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28 November 2023
LIONS CRICKET: SPORTS ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR

28 November 2023, Johannesburg – Lions Cricket are thrilled to have been named as the Sports Organisation of the Year at the 2023 Hollard Sports Industry Awards last Thursday evening. Having made the shortlist of four in early November, and the only cricket brand present, #ThePrideOfJozi are empowered by the recognition received from the season that’s been….

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28 November 2023
COACHING CALL UPS: LIONS CRICKET PACK MORE POWER INTO THE PRIDE

28 November 2023, Johannesburg – Lions Cricket are proud to welcome their newest teammates in former players Trisha Chetty and Allan Donald.  Adding to the already impressive coaching contingent at the DP World Lions, Chetty has been working hard at the Pride as the High Performance wicket keeper coach with Allan Donald now joining as the…

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9 November 2023
DP WORLD LIONS DELIVER IN CAPE TOWN WITH CLINICAL PERFORMANCE

8 November 2023, Johannesburg –Like the most efficient of couriers, our DP World Lions men’s team went to Cape Town and delivered the most clinical of all-round performances as they beat Western Province by 106 runs in the opening round of the CSA 4-Day Series on Tuesday. Chasing 381 for victory, Western Province were bowled…

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24 October 2023
PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: LIONS CRICKET PAD UP WITH THE FOURWAYS GROUP

Johannesburg, 23 October 2023 – Lions Cricket aren’t known for going hot and cold, but that’s all changed with the addition of the Alliance jacuzzi bath, courtesy of the Fourways Group. Now permanently positioned at the DP World Wanderers Stadium, the Alliance ice bath has a unique pool heat pump that can cool the water…

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