Four Day Franchise Series Betting Tips
The 4-Day Domestic Series takes place annually in South Africa and has been played since 1889. It has been renamed a number of times over the years and the next edition of the competition is set to start in the latter months of 2020. Six sides participate and the Lions (Transvaal/Gauteng) are the tournament's most successful side.
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Where is the Four Day Franchise Series played?
The 4-Day Domestic Series is played annually in South Africa.
When is the Four Day Franchise Series played?
The 4-Day Domestic Series starts in September/October every year as a curtain raiser to the Proteas’ summer series. The competition carries over into the next year and usually finishes in April.
Who won the last Four Day Franchise Series?
The Lions won the 2018/19 4-Day Domestic Series. They finished top of the table thanks to 7 wins and 1 draw from their 10 matches. The Cape Cobras finished in second place. At the time of writing, due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is unclear as to whether the 2019/20 campaign will be completed.
Four Day Franchise Series Online Streaming Schedule
Watch matches from the 4-Day Domestic Series live by clicking on the links below.
Four Day Franchise Series History
The 4-Day Domestic Series has gone by various names over the years (Currie Cup, Castle Cup, Supersport Series, and The Sunfoil Series) and started as the Currie Cup in 1889. The first edition of the competition was competed by just two sides – Kimberley and Transvaal. Transvaal won the inaugural edition. The competition has expanded ever since and has featured 27 variations of teams over the years – including Rhodesia and Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.
The competition was not held during the war years and had to be postponed on other occasions over the last 100 years due to various world events and issues in South Africa. During the Isolation years of Apartheid in South Africa, the Currie Cup became extremely popular, with sold out stadiums putting to shame the crowds which gather for matches in current times.
Before Cricket South Africa moved to a franchise system for the competition in 2004/05, Transvaal, Western Province, and Natal dominated, winning 74 titles between them. Since changing to franchise participants with merged sides, Titans (Northern Transvaal) have been the most successful side with 5 wins, followed closely by Cape Cobras with 4 wins.
Four Day Franchise Series Teams
Six sides from across South Africa compete in the 4-Day Domestic Series.
- Cape Cobras
- Dolpins
- Knights
- Titans
- Warriors
- Lions
Four Day Franchise Series Winners
Here are the winners from the 4-Day Domestic Series. The Lions/Gauteng/Transvaal are the competition’s most successful side with 27 titles to their name.
| Team | Outright Wins | Shared Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Lions/Transvaal/Gauteng | 27 | 4 |
| Cape Cobras/Western Province | 22 | 3 |
| Dolphins/Natal/KwaZulu-Natal | 21 | 5 |
| Eagles/Knights/Orange Free State | 5 | 1 |
| Titans/North Eastern Transvaal/Northern Transvaal/Northerns | 5 | 1 |
| Kimberley/Griqualand West | 1 | 0 |
| Eastern Transvaal/Easterns | 1 | 0 |
Four Day Franchise Series Betting Odds
The odds for the 2021 season of South Africa's domestic 4-Day series will be announced closer to the time of the competition.
Four Day Franchise Series Live Streaming
Check out our live streaming calendar to if the game you're interested in will be live streamed in South Africa.
Four Day Franchise Series Free Bets
Use your 4-Day Domestic Series Free Bets when you sign up to a new bookmaker or take advantage of the 4-Day Domestic Series Free Bets with your existing bookmaker if available.
Four Day Franchise Series News
The official 4-Day Domestic Series website has all the latest news to keep you in the know. Interviews, stats, injury news, and more are all available to give you the best possible chance at winning.
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Four Day Franchise Series FAQ
Where is South Africa's Four Day Franchise Series played?
South Africa's Four Day Franchise Series is played entirely in South Africa throughout the various provinces.
Who won the last Four Day Franchise Series?
The Lions won the 2018/19 4-Day Domestic Series. They finished top of the table thanks to 7 wins and 1 draw from their 10 matches. The Cape Cobras finished in second place. At the time of writing, due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is unclear as to whether the 2019/20 campaign will be completed.
When is the Four Day Franchise Series played?
The 4-Day Domestic Series starts in September/October every year as a curtain raiser to the Proteas’ summer series. The competition carries over into the next year and usually finishes in April.
How many teams participate in South Africa's Four Day Franchise Series?
A total of six franchises play in the South African Four Day Franchise Series.
What franchises participate in South Africa's Four Day Franchise Series?
The Titans, Lions, Cape Cobras, Knights, Warriors and Dolphins participate in the South African Four Day Franchise Series.
What is the Four Day Franchise Series?
All the big cricket playing nations have a Four Day Franchise series. It is the provincial level below what is known as Test cricket in the international calendar. The matches are played over four days opposed to five but there are still 90 overs bowled per day.
