Mpumalanga v Border (42nd Match)Day 2

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Friday 26 Mar 2027

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Uplands College • 

White River, South AfricaShow on map

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Mpumalanga cricket, often represented by the Mpumalanga Rhinos, is the province’s team in South African domestic cricket. The side has competed in Cricket South Africa’s provincial tournaments, including multi-day, one-day and T20 formats, with competition structures and team divisions changing over time. Its players represent the province across batting, bowling and wicketkeeping roles, while the Mpumalanga Cricket Association supports local development and pathways from club and youth cricket to senior provincial selection. Squad members and results vary by season, so current team lists and statistics are best checked through official cricket sources. The Rhinos’ home matches have been associated with the cricket ground at Uplands College in White River, in the Mbombela area; this is distinct from Mbombela Stadium, the city’s major football venue. Mpumalanga’s cricket history is therefore closely linked to regional participation and player development rather than a single national franchise identity. For supporters searching for Mpumalanga cricket fixtures, results, players, competitions and home-ground details, the Rhinos provide a useful focus on the province’s place in South African domestic cricket.

The Border cricket team, also known as the Border Bulldogs, represents South Africa’s Border region in domestic provincial cricket. Based in Uplands College2, the team plays its home matches at Uplands College0, a ground that has hosted international cricket as well as major domestic fixtures. Border competes in Cricket South Africa’s provincial tournaments, including the CSA 4-Day Series and the CSA One-Day Cup, with competition divisions and formats determined by the domestic season. The side has a long history in the Currie Cup, South Africa’s premier first-class competition, and won the title in the 1932–33 season. Border has also helped develop players who went on to represent South Africa, including fast bowler Makhaya Ntini, wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher and batter Ashwell Prince. Its regional cricket programme draws talent from communities across the Eastern Cape and provides a pathway from club and age-group cricket to professional competition. For supporters following Border cricket, Uplands College0 remains the team’s central venue, while its provincial fixtures offer opportunities to see established professionals and emerging players in action. The Border Bulldogs remain an important part of South African domestic cricket and the Eastern Cape sporting landscape.