Nelson Mandela Bay Giants

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants were a franchise team of the South African Mzansi Super League Twenty20 cricket tournament. The team were based at the St George's Park Cricket Ground in Port Elizabeth.

Nelson Mandela Bay Giants played in the first two editions of the MLS in 2018 and 2019, before COVID-19 delayed the competition in 2020. The side was dissolved in 2021 in response to the reform of the domestic structure of South African cricket. All six of the original city-based franchise teams in the Mzansi Super League were to have been replaced by eight new teams based around the new South African domestic structure, but the league itself was later cancelled and replaced by a new franchise competition, the SA20, beginning in the 2022/23 season.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Giants is a professional cricket team based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The team was established in 2018 and competes in the Mzansi Super League, which is a T20 cricket league in South Africa. The team is named after the iconic South African leader, Nelson Mandela, who was born in the Eastern Cape province where Port Elizabeth is located.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Giants have a strong and talented squad of players, including international stars like Imran Tahir, Chris Morris, and Jason Roy. The team is led by the experienced South African all-rounder, JJ Smuts, who is known for his aggressive batting and handy off-spin bowling.

The team plays its home matches at the St. George's Park Cricket Ground, which is one of the oldest cricket grounds in South Africa and has a capacity of 19,000 spectators. The team's colors are purple and orange, which represent the colors of the sunset over the Indian Ocean, which can be seen from Port Elizabeth.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Giants have a passionate and loyal fan base, who come out in large numbers to support the team at every match. The team has a strong commitment to community development and social responsibility, and works closely with local schools and charities to promote cricket and support those in need. Overall, the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants are a dynamic and exciting cricket team that embodies the spirit and legacy of Nelson Mandela.