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History of cricket in South Africa from 2000–01

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This article describes the history of South African cricket from the 2000–01 season. Noted South African players in the 21st century have included Jacques Kallis, Shaun Pollock, Makhaya Ntini, Mark Boucher, Graeme Smith and Herschelle Gibbs.

Domestic cricket

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In 2004–05 the SuperSport Series national championship was subject to a complete review designed to rebrand it and re-establish its popularity. Six new franchises were introduced to create a stronger top-tier of sides underpinned by a second-tier tournament that was based around the old provincial teams, who play in a provincial championship that is currently (2007–08) called the South African Airways Provincial Three-Day Challenge.

The rebranded SuperSport Series teams are:

SuperSport Series from 2000–01

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the competition was rebranded in 2004 with the introduction of franchise teams

MTN Championship / Standard Bank Cup winners

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Pro20 Series (Twenty20) winners

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Provincial Three-Day Challenge winners

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This is a first-class championship for the provincial teams and so is effectively the descendant of the old Currie Cup.

It was called the UCB Provincial Cup in 2004–05 and then its name was changed to South African Airways Provincial Three-Day Challenge. Winners have been:

International tours

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2000–01, New Zealand

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2000–01, Sri Lanka

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2001–02, India

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2001–02, Australia

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2001–02, Kenya

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2002–03, Bangladesh

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2002–03, Sri Lanka

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2002–03, Pakistan

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2003–04, West Indies

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2004–05, England

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2004–05, Zimbabwe

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2005–06, Australia

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For details of the famous high-scoring LOI, see : Australia in South Africa, 5th ODI, 2006

2005–06, New Zealand

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2006–07, India

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2006–07, Pakistan

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2006–07, Zimbabwe

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2007–08, New Zealand

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2007–08, West Indies

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2008–09, Australia

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2008–09, Bangladesh

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2008–09, Kenya

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2009–10, England

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2009–10, Zimbabwe

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2010–11, India

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2010–11, Zimbabwe

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References

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External sources

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Bibliography

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