Cricket South Africa (CSA) has taken note of an incident involving a player’s departure from the field of play during the CSA One-Day Domestic Final between the DP World Lions and the Momentum Multiply Titans, played on 29 March 2026 at the DP World Wanderers Stadium.
During the second innings of the match, Lions player Beyers Swanepoel left the field of play after completing his bowling spell, with seven overs remaining in the match.
At the time of departure, no notification or explanation was provided to the on‑field umpires or match officials and neither was a No Obligation Certificate (NOC) requested from CSA nor any authorisation obtained from Lions Cricket as per protocol.
As a result, match officials acted in accordance with the relevant playing conditions and CSA and DP World Lions initiated disciplinary processes.
The incident was formally reported by the Match Referee and has been referred to Cricket South Africa’s disciplinary and governance structures for consideration in line with CSA regulations and the applicable Code of Conduct.
CSA stresses that no assumptions or conclusions will be made prior to the completion of this process.
Cricket South Africa reaffirms that strict adherence to playing conditions, operational protocols, and professional communication standards is non‑negotiable, particularly in showpiece fixtures such as domestic finals.
These standards are fundamental to preserving fairness, transparency, and the credibility of the game for players, match officials, teams, broadcasters, sponsors, and supporters.
CSA remains committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct and governance, and to applying its rules consistently in the best interests of the game and all its stakeholders.