Free State cricket team

Free State (formerly Orange Free State) is the first-class cricket team representing the province of Free State (known as Orange Free State until 1995) in South Africa. The team was called Orange Free State from January 1904 to April 1995. Along with Griqualand West, it was a part of the Eagles franchise from October 2004.[1]. This was one of six franchise teams created to play at a level above South Africa's provincial system. The Free State and Griqualand West teams continued as feeder teams, however. The Eagles became the Knights from the 2010/11 season onwards.[2] In 2020, the six franchises were dissolved[3], but the Knights name was adopted by the Free State team for reasons of brand continuity.

Current squad

Squad for 2026/27 Season[4]. Players in bold have played international cricket.

Name Nationality Birth date Batting style Bowling style Notes
Batters
Cole Abrahams  South Africa 19 May 1999 Right-handed Right-arm orthodox spin
Jonathan Bird  South Africa 11 April 2001 Left-handed Left-arm wrist spin
Isaac Dikgale  South Africa 14 May 1995 Right-handed Right-arm seam
Seth Fledermaus  South Africa 23 April 1999 Right-handed Right-arm orthodox spin
Ruben Maree  South Africa 17 May 2006 Left-handed
Lesego Senokwane  South Africa 24 May 1997 Right-handed Right-arm orthodox spin Player of National Interest
Wian Ruthven  South Africa Right-handed
George van Heerden  South Africa 11 September 2003 Right-handed Right-arm orthodox spin
Keepers
Gihahn Cloete  South Africa 4 October 1992 Left-handed Right-arm orthodox spin
Ruan Haasbroek  South Africa 18 April 1997 Right-handed Right-arm orthodox spin
All-Rounders
Ross Boast  South Africa 23 February 2005 Right-handed Right-arm seam
Emmanuel Motswiri  South Africa 4 September 2000 Right-handed Right-arm seam
Jacques Snyman  South Africa 10 May 1994 Right-handed Right-arm orthodox spin
Tiaan van Vuuren  South Africa 18 April 1997 Right-handed Left-arm seam Player of National Interest
Bowlers
Junaid Dawood  South Africa 2 October 1996 Right-handed Right-arm wrist spin
Mbongi Mhlanga  South Africa 12 September 2003 Left-handed Left-arm seam
Dane Piedt  South Africa 6 March 1990 Right-handed Right-arm orthodox spin
Malusi Siboto  South Africa 20 August 1987 Left-handed Right-arm seam
Ntando Soni  South Africa 19 September 2006 Right-handed Right-arm seam
Nico van Zyl  South Africa 5 February 1999 Right-handed Right-arm seam

Honours

  • Currie Cup (3) – 1992–93, 1993–94, 1997–98; shared (0) –
  • Standard Bank Cup (4) – 1988–89, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96
  • South African Airways Provincial One-Day Challenge (1) – 2004–05
  • Gillette/Nissan Cup (2) – 1991–92, 1992–93

Venues

Venues have included:

References

  1. ↑ "Griquas and Free State cricket merge". IOL.co.za. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "2010-2011-CSA-Annual-Report-and-Financial-Statement" (PDF). Ipublsh.cc. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Franchise system dissolved in major SA domestic cricket restructure". News24.com. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "Full list of 15 contracted squads for 2026-27 SA domestic season | Updated 24 June". Clucricket.co.za. 24 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.

Sources

  • South African Cricket Annual – various editions
  • Wisden Cricketers' Almanack – various editions
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