SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have announced that the public broadcaster will televise the ICC T20 World Cup final between the Proteas and India on Saturday afternoon.
The agreement between the two broadcast channels was also extended to televising the two upcoming Springbok Test matches against Ireland on July 6 and 13 on a delayed basis.
The T20 World Cup final between South Africa and India will be played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. The match starts at 4:30pm SA time.
Pleased that everyone will be able to watch the momentous game
SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha said: “We are pleased that an agreement has been reached with the SABC.
“The men’s national cricket team final against India today will be followed in July with the double defending Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, taking on Europe’s top side, Ireland, in two home tests,” concluded Ramovha.
SABC GCEO, Ms Nomsa Chabeli stated: “The SABC has a pivotal role. That is to inspire and build national pride and patriotism amongst citizens. And this agreement is one of the many initiatives that the organisation has been working hard on. To ensure that citizens participate in major historic country moments.
“We are thrilled that our audiences will be part of the Proteas’s momentous occasion during the the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup final match. The SABC’s broadcast will start from 15h30 on SABC 2 and our radio stations will carry the updates.”
Commitment to inclusivity
“We are also excited that we have also clinched a deal for two Springbok Test matches. The ones to be broadcast on Saturday 6th and Saturday 13th July at 8:30pm. This is testament to our commitment to inclusivity. And to ensuring that our diverse audiences’ needs are catered for.”
SuperSport will broadcast the cricket final live on SS Grandstand (DStv channel 201). SuperSport Cricket (DStv channel 212) as well as SuperSport Variety 4 (DStv channel 209).
The Proteas made history on Thursday by reaching the final of a senior ICC World Cup tournament for the first time. This was after their inspired nine-wicket semi-final victory over Afghanistan. The latter was at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago.
