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| The '''Pink ODI''' is an annual ] cricket match held at the ] in ], ]. The match features the ] and a touring international side, typically during the ] summer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/proteas/the-pink-odi-has-become-a-massive-day-42255691|title=The Pink ODI has become a massive day|first=Stuart|last=Hess|website= |
The '''Pink ODI''' is an annual ] cricket match held at the ] in ], ]. The match features the ] and a touring international side, typically during the ] summer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/proteas/the-pink-odi-has-become-a-massive-day-42255691|title=The Pink ODI has become a massive day|first=Stuart|last=Hess|website=]}}</ref> | ||
| The Pink Day ODI has been recognized as one of South Africa's major sporting events, comparable to the ] and longstanding rugby matches between the ] and the ].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://supersport.com/cricket/south-africa-v-pakistan-202425$/news/14174a74-e58d-43f0-be0c-9102d113fb19/history-of-cricket-s-pink-day-|title=History of Cricket's 'Pink Day'|website=SuperSport}}</ref> | The Pink Day ODI has been recognized as one of South Africa's major sporting events, comparable to the ] and longstanding rugby matches between the ] and the ].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://supersport.com/cricket/south-africa-v-pakistan-202425$/news/14174a74-e58d-43f0-be0c-9102d113fb19/history-of-cricket-s-pink-day-|title=History of Cricket's 'Pink Day'|website=]}}</ref> | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| The first Pink ODI was held in 2013 to raise funds and awareness for ] and was inspired by ]'s Jane McGrath Day, where the ] (SCG) was illuminated in pink to honor ], the wife of Australian fast bowler ], who died from breast cancer.<ref name="auto"/> | The first Pink ODI was held in 2013 to raise funds and awareness for ] and was inspired by ]'s Jane McGrath Day, where the ] (SCG) was illuminated in pink to honor ], the wife of Australian fast bowler ], who died from breast cancer.<ref name="auto"/> | ||
| The South African team, known as the Proteas, won the first six Pink Day ODIs, during which they wore pink uniforms.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/sport/the-proteas-pink-odi-history-from-invincibility-to-chinks-in-the-armour-20210403|title=The Proteas' Pink ODI history: From invincibility to chinks in the armour|first=Heinz|last=Schenk|website= |
The South African team, known as the Proteas, won the first six Pink Day ODIs, during which they wore pink uniforms.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/sport/the-proteas-pink-odi-history-from-invincibility-to-chinks-in-the-armour-20210403|title=The Proteas' Pink ODI history: From invincibility to chinks in the armour|first=Heinz|last=Schenk|website=]}}</ref> One of the notable performances on Pink ODI is by ] who scored the fastest ODI century of all time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1377682/20-greatest-odis-no--19---south-africa-vs-west-indies--johannesburg--2015|title=Berserker in pink: when AB went on a rampage|website=]}}</ref> | ||
| ==Fund raising== | ==Fund raising== | ||
Revision as of 05:11, 23 December 2024
The Pink ODI is an annual One Day International cricket match held at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The match features the South African national cricket team and a touring international side, typically during the southern hemisphere summer.
The Pink Day ODI has been recognized as one of South Africa's major sporting events, comparable to the Soweto Derby and longstanding rugby matches between the Springboks and the All Blacks.
History
The first Pink ODI was held in 2013 to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer and was inspired by Sydney's Jane McGrath Day, where the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) was illuminated in pink to honor Jane McGrath, the wife of Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath, who died from breast cancer.
The South African team, known as the Proteas, won the first six Pink Day ODIs, during which they wore pink uniforms. One of the notable performances on Pink ODI is by AB de Villiers who scored the fastest ODI century of all time.
Fund raising
Funds raised from the Pink Day ODI benefit the Breast Care Unit at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg. Approximately R10 million has been donated to the unit since the event's inception.
See also
References
- Hess, Stuart. "The Pink ODI has become a massive day". Independent Online.
- ^ "History of Cricket's 'Pink Day'". SuperSport.
- Schenk, Heinz. "The Proteas' Pink ODI history: From invincibility to chinks in the armour". News24.
- "Berserker in pink: when AB went on a rampage". ESPNcricinfo.