The Proteas will play face New Zealand in the second and final T20 at Supersport Park on Sunday, August 16, 2015, having won the first T20 in Durban.
This summer schools from all over South Africa are preparing to pit their KFC Mini-Cricket teams against the best the country has to offer in the action packed third installment of the KFC Mini-Cricket Kids vs Proteas Tour.
Running from Friday, 14 August 2015, to Tuesday, 18 February 2016, the tour is 137 days longer than the Proteas’ September tour to India. The four part KFC Mini-Cricket Kids vs Proteas Tour is billed as the longest tour in the cricketing calendar.
Mike Middleton, Chief Marketing Officer for KFC South Africa comments, “KFC is once again thrilled to be bringing the KFC Kids vs Proteas Tour to schools and kids across South Africa, and this year the tour promises to be bigger and better than ever before. We are proud supporters of cricket in South Africa and are committed to giving all kids the opportunity get active and closer to their cricketing heroes, the Proteas.”
The action packed 2015/2016 tour will see four lucky winning schools have home ground advantage, as they host and take on the Proteas at their school.
KFC has also confirmed the signing of legendary cricketing heroes Graeme Smith, Neil McKenzie and Mfuneko Ngam to coach the kids. The KFC Mini-Cricket coaches will be hosting training sessions at each of the winning schools to ensure their games are in tip top shape for their match-up against the Proteas.
KFC Mini-Cricket coach and former Proteas Captain Graeme Smith knows all about the intensity experienced when preparing for a tour of this magnitude. Smith comments, “The pressure is on and KFC Mini-Cricket kids all over the country are hard at work in their preparations to take on the Proteas. This is a rivalry which goes back three years and I know neither side will want to be on the losing end of the tour come February next year. The Proteas are one of the top limited overs sides in the world but I am confident we will be ready for them come game 1.”
With both the KFC Mini-Cricket kids and the Proteas going into this years’ tour with a series win in hand, both teams will be looking to assert themselves right from the first ball.
Proteas T20 Captain, Faf du Plessis says, “This tour is without a doubt one of the highlights of our cricketing calendar. The KFC Mini-Cricket kids are well known for their sharp skills and quick feet, and we are anticipating a real test of skill and are looking to try and get an early lead in the series.”
Smith continues, “It is going to be a long tour, but we are up for the challenge and determined to bring the game to the Proteas. I have full confidence in my KFC Mini-Cricket kids and I know that they are going to bring their A-games this summer.”
“We at KFC wish all KFC Mini-Cricketers the best of luck in their bid to win a chance to take on the Proteas in the KFC Mini-Cricket Kids v Proteas Tour,” concludes Middleton.
Give your school the chance to host and take on the Proteas. Dial *120*7535# or visit www.kfcminicricket.co.za now to enter.
Five lucky readers can win a ticket for themselves and a partner to see the Proteas face New Zealand at Supersport Park, Sunday August 16 , in the second T20 International.
Question: Who is the sponsor of the T20 Internationals between South Africa and New Zealand?
Send your name, contact number and answer to [email protected]
Winners will be contacted by 3.30 pm Saturday, 15 August 2015
*Please note: This competition is only available to people who will be in Centurion, or surrounding areas on the day of the game.