THE Hollywoodbets Dolphins Star Awards, held on Tuesday, March 18, at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, celebrated outstanding individual and team performances in cricket for Durban’s premier team that had remarkable performances from September 2023 to December 2024.

The Hollywoodbets Dolphins Ladies etched their name in history during the 2023/24 season by securing their first-ever trophy – the inaugural CSA Women’s One Day Cup. Key players, Nicole de Klerk and Alexandra Candler, were instrumental in this historic triumph, showcasing exceptional skill and determination throughout the season.

For her efforts at the crease De Klerk walked away with three individual awards. Her highlights included an unbeaten 72 off 41 balls in the Pro20 clash against the Titans and a remarkable 96 off 81 balls in the Pro50 match against the Lions. Her fearless performances solidified her status as a key player for the Dolphins Ladies.

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Candler walked away with two awards for her calm and calculated batting performances. Her standout innings were an unbeaten 104 off 154 balls against the Lions in the Pro50 and a gritty 89 in the 2023/24 season. She also ended the 2024 Pro50 season as the competition’s top scorer, with 382 runs at an average of 42.44.

Devin Heffer, Hollywoodbets brand and communications manager, said, “The Star Awards have always been a highlight of the cricketing season for us at Hollywoodbets, as they allow us to celebrate the outstanding performances of players and teams on the pitch. These achievements inspire future greatness, and we look forward to recognising even more centuries, five-wicket hauls, and trophies from our Hollywoodbets Dolphins men and ladies.”

On the men’s side, Prenelan Subrayen stood out as a standout performer, securing two awards, including one for his remarkable 10-wicket haul against Western Province in the CSA 4-Day Cup. He was the joint-top wicket-taker in the competition, with 25 scalps to his name, averaging 19.20. Meanwhile, Bryce Parsons dominated with three awards, showcasing his explosive batting with a career-best 191 against North West and a stunning 102 not out off just 48 balls in the T20 Challenge.

Other stars recognised during the awards included Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kiara Fisher, Zintle Mali, Jon-Jon Smuts, Jason Smith, Marques Ackerman, Sarel Erwee, Tshepang Dithole, Slade van Staden, and Daryn Dupavillon.

A special congratulations was extended to the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Men for being crowned One Day Cup champions for the 2024/2025 season after claiming a four-wicket win over Goldrush Boland. It was a memorable win for the Dolphins, who won their first 50-over title since sharing the honours with the Lions in the 2020/2021 season.

This year, both the Dolphins ladies and men’s teams were each awarded R250 000 for their exceptional achievement.

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