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INSV Tarini flagged off from Cape Town for final leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II Expedition
Cape Town, April 15: INSV Tarini was ceremonially flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town on April 15, 2025, marking the beginning of the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, an official press release by the Ministry of Defence stated.
INSV Tarini reaches Cape Town, completing fourth leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II
New Delhi, April 1: INSV Tarini, part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, completing the fourth leg of its global circumnavigation, the Ministry of Defence stated.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Indian Navy's women officers reach Cape Town
Delhi, April 1: Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an expedition undertaken by two women officers of the Indian Navy, Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, reached Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday. The officers are sailing aboard the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini as part of their mission to circumnavigate the globe.
South Africa: World's first openly gay Imam shot dead
Cape Town, February 18: Muhsin Hendricks, hailed as the world's first Imam to say that he was gay, was shot dead in South Africa on Saturday, according to local police as reported by CNN.
Five MI Cape Town players in Markram-led SA20 team of season 3
Johannesburg, Feb 13: Champions MI Cape Town dominate the SA20 team of season 3 with five players selected. Opening batter and wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton leads the charge up front along with dynamic batter Dewald Brevis, allrounder George Linde and seam bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult.
Five MI Cape Town players named in Markram-led SA20 Team of Season 3
Johannesburg, February 13: Champions MI Cape Town dominate the SA20 Team of Season 3 with five players selected. Opening batter and wicket-keeper Ryan Rickelton leads the charge up front, along with dynamic batter Dewald Brevis, allrounder George Linde and seam bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Trent Boult.
Nita Ambani congratulates MI Cape Town for winning maiden SA20 2025 title
Mumbai, February 9: Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation congratulated the MI Cape Town as they went on to clinch the 2025 edition of the SA20 on Saturday.
Rabada's four-fer ends SEC's streak, guides MI Cape Town to maiden SA20 title
Johannesburg, February 9: MI Cape Town spearhead Kagiso Rabada delivered an inspired performance with the ball to lead his team to their maiden SA20 title at a sold-out Wanderers on Saturday evening.
Test cricket is hard but T20 harder: South Africa batter Ryan Rickelton
New Delhi, February 8: While many consider Test cricket to be the ultimate challenge for players, South Africa's Ryan Rickelton sees there is something more difficult in the T20 format.
First-time finalists MICT focus on good cricket ahead of SA20 final against hat-trick hopefuls SEC
Johannesburg, February 8: SA20 Season 3 is headed for an epic conclusion with double-defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town set to face off in the much-anticipated final on Saturday. The iconic Wanderers in Johannesburg, which hosted the inaugural SA20 final, will once again provide the backdrop for the grand occasion.
Rashid Khan becomes top wicket-taker in T20 history during SA20 Qualifier One clash
Gqeberha, February 5: Star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan overtook West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the leading wicket-taker in T20s.
All-round MI Cape Town reach SA20 finals, defeat Paarl Royals by 39 runs
Gqeberha, February 5: MI Cape Town secured their first-ever appearance in the SA20 final, securing a 39-run win over Paarl Royals in the Qualifier One at St George's Park, thanks to standout performances from Rassie Van Der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brewis at the top and Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan.
MI Cape Town beat Paarl Royal to enter maiden SA20 final
Gqeberha, Feb 5: MI Cape Town booked their first-ever appearance in a SA20 final with a clinical 39-run victory over the Paarl Royals in Qualifier 1 at St George's Park.
SA20: MI Cape Town crush Pretoria Capitals to close out a perfect record at Newlands
Cape Town, Feb 3: MI Cape Town underlined their status as the SA20 table-toppers for season 3 with a comprehensive bonus-point victory over the Pretoria Capitals to close out a perfect record at Newlands
SA20: Brevis, Hendricks explosive knocks take MI Cape Town to 27-run win over Pretoria Capitals
Centurion, February 1,: Explosive knocks from Reeza Hendricks and Dewald Brevis powered MI Cape Town to a 27 run win over Pretoria Capitals during the ongoing SA20 season at Centurion.
MI Cape Town ease past Sunrisers Eastern Cape to reach playoffs for first time
Cape Town, January 30: MI Cape Town delivered a fielding, bowling and batting masterclass at Newlands on Wednesday evening to book their maiden appearance in the SA20 Playoffs.
SA20: MI Cape Town beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape to reach playoffs
Cape Town, Jan 30: MI Cape Town delivered a fielding, bowling and batting masterclass to book their maiden appearance in the SA20 Playoffs with a crushing 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands.
SA20 2025: MICT thrill sold out Newlands with bonus point win over DSG
Cape Town, January 26: MI Cape Town thrilled another sold-out Newlands Saturday evening crowd with a bonus point victory over Durban's Super Giants.
MI Cape Town beat Durban Super Giants by 7 wickets for bonus point win
Cape Town, Jan 26: MI Cape Town thrilled another sold out Newlands crowd with a bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants.
SA20: MI Cape Town strengthen playoffs push after Kingsmead washout
Durban, January 22: MI Cape Town took another step closer to a first-ever SA20 Playoffs spot on Tuesday evening after their encounter against Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead was abandoned due to weather, a release from the league said.
SA20 2025: Western Cape teams shine on Super Saturday
Cape Town, January 19: SA20 delivered a batting bonanza on Super Saturday, with the two Western Cape teams, MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals, completing fantastic run chases.
SA20: MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals win in fantastic run chases
Cape Town, Jan 19: SA20 delivered a batting bonanza with the two Western Cape teams MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals completing fantastic run chases.
SA20: Pretorius shines as Paarl Royals beat MI Cape Town by 6 wickets
Paarl, January 16: Rising star Lhuan-dre Pretorius is fast making himself an instant SA20 hero, scoring a second blazing half-century in Paarl Royals' Cape derby six-wicket win over neighbours MI Cape Town at Boland Park on Wednesday.
MI Cape Town send Newlands faithful home with smiles on their faces after Cape derby
Cape Town, January 14: MI Cape Town returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 33-run victory over neighbours Paarl Royals in the first instalment of the SA20 Cape derby at Newlands, according to SA20.
SA20: Joburg Super Kings secure win in rain-curtailed clash against MI Cape Town
Johannesburg, January 12: Joburg Super Kings claimed the spoils by six runs via the Duckworth Lewis & Stern (DLS) method in a rain-affected SA20 clash with MI Cape Town at the Wanderers on Saturday.
SA20: Potgieter, Brevis shine as MI Cape Town down defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Gqeberha, January 10: MI Cape Town got their SA20 season three off to a perfect start with a commanding 97-run victory over defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the competition opener at a sold-out St George's Park on Thursday.
Afghan spinner Rashid Khan reflects on leading MI Cape Town in SA20 Season 3
Cape Town, January 9: Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan reflected on leading MI Cape Town in the upcoming SA20 Season 3 and said that the players need to give 100 per cent on the field and only then they can get the right results in the tournament.
We've had quality local players, the best of South Africa: SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith
Cape Town, January 9: SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith reflected on what sets the T20 tournament in South Africa apart from the rest of the leagues in the world and said that they have had quality local players.
Captain Shan Masood accepts Pakistan didn't start off well against South Africa in 2nd Test
Cape Town, January 6: Following the defeat against South Africa in the second and final match of the series, Pakistan skipper Shan Masood said that his side "didn't start off well" in the game in Cape Town.
Day 3: Masood, Babar stage fightback after SA enforce follow-on
Cape Town, Jan 5: Pakistan skipper Shan Masood and Babar Azam staged a strong fightback in their second innings after South Africa enforced follow-on on Day 3 of the second Test in Cape Town on Sunday.