CEO of the KZN Cricket Union Heinrich Strydom was pleased with the turnout of fans.
DESPITE a loss in the final KFC T20 International (T20I) at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Sunday, Durbanites came out in their numbers to show support for the Proteas.
Australia ultimately walked away with a five-wicket victory over South Africa with another dominant performance to seal the series 3–0.
A number of debutants were given a chance to impress in the T20I series with Proteas batsman Donovan Ferreira impressing the most.
There was also a return for homeboy and local resident, Keshav Maharaj, who made his comeback less than six months after rupturing his Achilles tendon.
For Australia, there were a number of positive, including the performances of Mitch Marsh, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis and Tanveer Sangha.
It is a milestone year for Kingsmead which is celebrating 100 years since the first test match was played at the iconic venue.
CEO of the KZN Cricket Union Heinrich Strydom was pleased with the turnout of fans.
“To have the whole series play out in front of the fans at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium was incredible. T20 cricket continues to draw fans to stadiums and with two world-class teams going head-to-head at our historic ground,” he said.
The attention now shifts to the One Day International (ODI) series starting on Thursday, September 7 in Bloemfontein.
Brad, Gina and Alex McLaren.Tawanda, Jerome and Tino Reeners were a few of the lucky fans to get a free KFC bucket hat.Dvaan Rambridge with the Girdhari family, Lianté, Léron, Navash and Neeren.Niven and Reshmie Moodley travelled all the way from Ladysmith to watch the second T20I in Durban.Brad Porteous and Jaden Anderson.Andrea and Matthew Kimble.Durban North residents Dean and Nicholas Gorrie look forward to the game. Nicholas was one of the ball boys at the second T20I at Kingsmead.Durban North brothers Brody and Jamie Boyd show their support for the Proteas with their face paint.Chatsworth residents Magen Govender and Rajen Pillay were all dressed up to watch the game.Hillcrest family Gina, David and Joshua Rencken look forward to the game.Protea batsman Khaya Zondo was there to support his teammates in the series.Durban North youngsters West Gray, Reece Chapman and Christian Mackay back the Proteas all the way.Michael Gouweloos with Hollywoodbets Brand and Communications manager Devin Heffer.Former Dolphins players and brothers, Divan and Morné van Wyk, were in attendance. Morné, who also represented South Africa, still holds the record for the highest T20I score at Kingsmead for the Proteas (114* off 70 balls).Taine Bird and Kaylyn Asgeir-Nielsen.Lyall Forrester, Samantha Swart, Astrid van Lingen and Peter Forrester (back).Bav, Nandhie and Strini Gengiah.Manor Gardens residents Thobisa Jukuju and Mbongeni Makaula show their patriotic spirit.
