
When do the Proteas play first T20 World Cup game?
The Proteas are soon set to begin their T20 World Cup campaign, and here are all the dates and start times to note.
TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 09:06

The Proteas are soon set to begin their T20 World Cup campaign, and here are all the dates and start times to note.

Kaizer Chiefs head into Wednesday night with a notable opportunity. Amakhosi could find themselves at the summit of the Betway Premiership.

Swimmer Emily Barclay becomes the third British athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Games, set to take place in May.

Everton manager David Moyes praises a “much better” second-half display that saw French forward Thierno Barry equalise to give the Toffees a 1-1 Premier League draw with Leeds at the Hill Dickinson stadium.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke believes his side’s 1-1 draw at Everton is another “good result” and another example of their improved form, losing only once in the past 11 matches.

Nottingham Forest make a £35m bid for Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, Juventus consider move for Everton’s Beto, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes will decide on his future at the end of the season, plus more.

England World Cup winner Abbie Ward announces she is pregnant with her second child.

Nat Sciver-Brunt whacks an unbeaten hundred for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and becomes the first centurion in Women’s Premier League history.

Ireland suffer a four-wicket defeat by Italy in the final match of the T20 Series between the sides in Dubai but win the series 2-1.

Mamelodi Sundowns head into Tuesday’s Betway Premiership showdown with Sekhukhune United with a problem to solve: Teboho Mokoena’s absence.

Kaizer Chiefs revived their CAF Confederation Cup hopes after beating ZESCO United, while rivals Al-Masry and Zamalek dropped points.

Share documents have revealed the club have benefited from almost £50m after recent investment

Scotland hand a first call-up to seamer Zainullah Ihsan for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India.

The coaches and captains met in Edinburgh for the official launch of the 2026 Six Nations.

Farouk Khan has questioned Kaizer Chiefs’ style of play after two narrow wins, saying Amakhosi must offer more than just results.

Celtic will contest the decision to send off defender Auston Trusty in Sunday’s 2-2 Scottish Premiership draw against Hearts at Tynecastle.

Repeatedly heading footballs is “likely” to have contributed to the brain disease which was a factor in the death of former Scotland and Manchester United footballer Gordon McQueen, an inquest found. His daughters spoke after the verdict.

Glenwood High School has opted to cancel its upcoming sports fixtures against Michaelhouse, reportedly over a rugby ‘transfer’.

Captain Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland must believe they can win the 2026 Six Nations, despite low expectations following a difficult autumn.

Velebayi’s transfer from Cape Town Spurs to Chiefs was delayed last year following a contract dispute between the two clubs.

A decision on whether Pakistan will boycott next month’s T20 World Cup is set to be made by early next week.