Lions Cricket are thrilled to confirm that the country’s biggest T20 winter club cricket competition, The Jozi Cup will commence in just one month's time with season four kicking off on 11 May 2025.
The officially endorsed Lions Cricket community-based competition includes over 25 clubs spanning 10 age group categories and over 130 participating teams from U11 right through to over 40s.
The brainchild of Lions Cricket, the Jozi Cup was developed to foster community club cricket, which ultimately serves as a continuation of the Pride’s pipeline feeder system. Inclusive of blind cricket teams as well as players from the valued Telkom Talent Acceleration Programme, there really is no stone left unturned when it comes to unearthing the talent within the pipeline.
Jozi Cup Tournament Director Reuben Mandlazi says that the tournament provides continuity for those wanting to stay in form over the winter period with stiff competition and superb exposure.
“This is a competitive tournament that offers players the opportunity to improve their game under the guidance of experienced players, while at the same time encouraging them to play with freedom.
"As per every year, the tournament strives to uphold its founding values of inclusivity, diversity, fairness, equity, and equality no matter gender, race, or religion; offering clubs and the entire cricketing eco-system something to look forward to each winter and feel a genuine sense of belonging to the Lions Pride.
"We are also thrilled to welcome a girls under13 division for the first time – may you all enjoy the tournament as much as we do hosting it.”
The stage is set for players, coaches, administrators and fans to Dream Big, have fun, play fairly, and be respectful.
The divisions/age groups are as follows:
U11, U13 boys, U13 girls, U14, U16 and U18; Men’s Open Division (Premier League A); Women’s Open Division; Senior Men’s Open; Veterans and Blind cricket.
Starting on 11 May, the finals will commence over the Youth Day weekend and played at the iconic DP World Wanderers, with the Jozi Cup prize giving for each age group set to take place post each match, inclusive of the fun and pizzazz everyone is used to.
SuperSport Schools, will be onboard once again to bring you the action live at selected venues every Sunday and over the finals weekend. Make sure to download the app, don’t miss out on the action!
JOZI CUP 2024 WINNERS WERE AS FOLLOWS:
U11 Winners: Randburg Cricket Club
U13 Winners: FVA Sandton Tigers Cricket Club
U14 Winners: Jeppe Cricket Club
U16 Winners: Renegades Cricket Club
U18 Winners: Renegades Cricket Club
Senior Open Winners: GM Old Edwardians Cricket Club
Women’s Open Winners: Renegades Cricket Club
Men’s Open Winners: GM Old Edwardians Cricket Club
Veterans Winners: Jeppe Cricket Club
Blind Cricket Winners: Johannesburg Society for the Blind Cricket Club