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2013 Diamond Challenge
Tournament details
Host country South Africa
CityPort Elizabeth
Venue(s)NMMU Indoor Sports Centre
Nelson Mandela University
Dates27–30 October 2013
Teams3
TV partnerSuperSport (South Africa)
Final positions
Champions South Africa
Runners-up Zimbabwe
Third place Zambia
 2012
2015 

The 2013 Diamond Challenge was the second Diamond Challenge netball series. It featured South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The series was played in October 2013 at the NMMU Indoor Sports Centre at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth.[1][2] South Africa entered an Invitational team featuring under-21 players, including Shadine van der Merwe. Coached by Elize Kotze and captained by Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa won the series. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all three matches. In the final they defeated Zimbabwe 59–45.[3][4] The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.[1]

Head coaches and captains

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Team Head coach Captain
 South Africa[3][4]Elize KotzeBongiwe Msomi
 Zambia
 Zimbabwe[5]Ledwine DondoPerpetua Siyachitema

Group stage

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27 October 2013  Zimbabwe 39–34  Zambia  
17.30
28 October 2013  South Africa 64–36  Zimbabwe  
17.30
29 October 2013  South Africa 69–47  Zambia  
17.30

Sources:[3][5]

Final table

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Pos Team P W L D GF GA GD Pts
1  South Africa220013383504
2  Zimbabwe21107598–232
3  Zambia202081108–270

  Qualified for Final

Final

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30 October 2013  South Africa 59–45  Zimbabwe  
17.30

Source:[4]

Award winners

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Award Winner Team
Player of the SeriesBongiwe Msomi South Africa
Final Player of the MatchShadine van der Merwe South Africa

Source:[4]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Busy months ahead for Netball SA". www.citizen.co.za. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  2. "Proteas shine up for Diamond Challenge in PE". mypr.co.za. 27 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 "Msomi Stars in Clinical Diamond Challenge Win". gsport.co.za. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Young SPAR Proteas Retain Diamond League". gsport.co.za. 31 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  5. 1 2 "National netball team outclassed in SA". www.newsday.co.zw. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2024.