SA Veterans Ready for Over-50s Masters World Cup Challenge

SA Veterans Gear Up for Over-50s Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka

The South Africa Over-50s cricket team has arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka ahead of the International Masters Cricket World Cup 2025. With the tournament set to take place from February 9 to 23, the Veterans Cricket Association of South Africa (VCASA) squad is ready to compete against the world's best.

SA’s Road to Glory

Placed in Pool B, South Africa will face West Indies, Australia, Wales, India, Pakistan, and Canada. The team aims to build on its success from 2023, when they finished as runners-up in Cape Town. They also clinched the Over-40s World Cup last year, proving their dominance in veterans' cricket.

The squad, led by Mario Solomons (captain) and Craig Lyons (vice-captain), features a strong mix of experience and fresh energy. Solomons, Lyons, and Goolam Taliep were part of the 2023 silver-medal-winning squad, adding depth to the team.

VCASA Chairperson Roger Moult on SA’s Ambitions

Roger Moult, Chairperson of VCASA, shared his excitement ahead of the tournament:

"We are incredibly proud to see our squad representing South Africa on the global stage. The Over-50s World Cup proves the passion and longevity of the game, and our team is ready to embrace the challenge. With a strong mix of experience and skill, we are confident that the players will give their all and make the country proud."

SA’s Squad for the Over-50s World Cup

 Mario Solomons (Captain, WP)
 Craig Lyons (Vice-Captain, Lions)
 Deon Kruis (EP), Tyron Henderson (Border), Russell Krug (Border), Andrew Emslie (Border), Russell Bennett (Border), Yahya Jiwa (Titans), Con Purchase (Titans), Wayne Tharratt (WP), Goolam Taliep (WP), Munier Holiday (WP), Dave Bakker (Boland), Wiaan Smit (Boland), Riaan Van de Rheede (Boland), Andre Steyn (Eastern Storm), Hennie Fourie (Manager, Boland)

SA’s Fixtures – Over-50s World Cup 2025

 Feb 9: vs WI – St Thomas’s Grounds, Mt Lavinia
 Feb 12: vs AUS – Burgher Recreation Club
 Feb 13: vs WAL – Mercantile Cricket Association Grounds
 Feb 15: vs IND – DS Senanayake College
 Feb 17: vs PAK – Puijitha Uduwana Sports Academy Grounds
 Feb 18: vs CAN – Colombo Cricket Club

The top two teams from each pool will advance to the semi-finals on Feb 20, with the final set for Feb 23 at R Premadasa Stadium.

Aiming for Another Trophy

With momentum on their side, the SA Over-50s squad is determined to bring home the trophy. Will they go one step further than 2023 and claim the Masters Cricket World Cup? Cricket fans across the country will be cheering them on as they chase history.