We are the Imperial Lions 🦁

We can’t wait to get back into action and on the field again 🏏, but in the mean time follow the thread below as we share facts about who we are .

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The @LionsCricketSA franchise was formed ahead of the 2004/05 season.

The 🦁franchise is made up of two unions.

👉 @NW_Cricket (North West Cricket)
👉 @CGLCricket (Gauteng Cricket Board)

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Our den 🦁 🏠

The Imperial Lions have two grounds 🏟 we call home.

👉 The iconic @BullringZA

It is in the heart of Johannesburg and home to the greatest ODI of all time 👀

The ground hosts international matches and major events including the 2003 @cricketworldcup final
Senwes Park 🏟

📍Potchestroom, NW
#⃣Capacity: 18 000

It is our fortress and a venue we have good memories at, including winning the 2018/19 #4daySeries

The ground hosted the 2020 U19 @cricketworldcup and the recent international between @OfficialCSA and @CricketAus
🦁First Class Cricket records 🏅

#4DaySeries titles:
🏆2014/15
🏆2018/19
🏆2019/20

Runner ups
🥈 2006/07
🥈 2012/13
🥈 2015/16

Most Runs : S Cook - 8678 runs
Most Wickets: G Viljoen - 181 wickets
Lets take a break and we'll resume this thread tomorrow 🏅

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