https://rss.iono.fm/c/9373 The Pulse of Cricket Podcast Hosted by cricket writer and commentator Scent Senti and proudly produced by Roundly Podcast Studio, Leading Edge with Scent takes you inside the world of cricket — from grassroots to glory. We bring you fresh insights, bold commentary, and authentic stories from South African cricket, women’s cricket, youth development, club cricket, and international franchise leagues. Tune in weekly for match analysis, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and the voices shaping the game — all delivered with heart and passion for the sport. Sports en Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:09:33 +0200 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:20:26 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 Leading Edge With Scent no Scent Senti Monthly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p4088/logo_4088_20250905_164428_1400.jpeg https://rss.iono.fm/c/9373 The Pulse of Cricket Podcast Hosted by cricket writer and commentator Scent Senti and proudly produced by Roundly Podcast Studio, Leading Edge with Scent takes you inside the world of cricket — from grassroots to glory. Leading Edge With Scent episodic Leading Edge With Scent rss+4088+9373@iono.fm false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1667476 https://iono.fm/e/1667476
The episode looks at the Proteas men’s 3-2 T20I series win, the value of giving fringe players an opportunity, and why South Africa’s bowling attack continues to stand out. It also touches on the performances of players like Wiaan Mulder, Gerald Coetzee and others who stepped into the spotlight.

A big part of the conversation focuses on the Proteas Women after their 4-1 T20I and 2-1 ODI defeats to New Zealand. Scent unpacks questions around form, captaincy, batting roles, player usage and whether South Africa is preparing well enough ahead of the T20 World Cup in England. He also highlights the impact of Amelia Kerr, the importance of Marizanne Kapp’s fitness, the rise of Kayla Reyneke, and how players like Annerie Dercksen and Nadine de Klerk could shape South Africa’s chances going forward.

This episode is a proper cricket recap with opinion, analysis and honest questions about where both South African teams are right now.

Produced by Roundly Podcast Studio. ]]> Sports Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent Ep. 21 | South Africa’s New Zealand Tour Recap 0 0 Scent Senti full 32:38 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1663139 https://iono.fm/e/1663139 Sports Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent Ep. 20 | Vuyani Parafini on Coaching, Culture and WP Women’s Success 0 0 Scent Senti full 51:39 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1657361 https://iono.fm/e/1657361
They talk about his coaching journey, player development, team culture, the pathway for girls’ cricket, and the challenges of building stronger systems in South Africa. It is an honest conversation about coaching young players, creating opportunity, and growing the women’s game. ]]> Sports Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:16:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent Ep. 19 | Coach Gemau Adams on Boland U16 and U19 Girls Cricket 0 0 Scent Senti full 48:38 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1652889 https://iono.fm/e/1652889 South Africa win 2–1 in the T20s and 2–1 in the ODIs, but the two losses were heavy and raise a real question: should South Africa be worried?

Scent breaks down what worked, what didn’t, who impressed, who struggled, and the big selection questions coming out of this series. We also get into the New Zealand tour squad and the calls that don’t make sense — including players left out despite recent performances.

Plus: a quick look at SA Emerging vs Pakistan, and a note on the SA U19 Women touring Nigeria.

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We also touch on the bigger conversation around Afghanistan cricket, what fans expect from star players, and why comparisons to past protests in cricket aren’t always fair.

Plus: SA’s strong win over New Zealand, why Markram’s innings mattered, and a quick look at wicket-takers and teams under pressure.

Subscribe for weekly South African cricket stories, insights, and selection debates. ]]> Sports Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:23:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge With Scent Ep 17 | World Cup Watch: SA’s Statement Win Over NZ + Super Over Drama 0 0 Scent Senti full 29:03 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1643656 https://iono.fm/e/1643656
Scent reacts to South Africa’s squads announced for the Pakistan tour and breaks down what the selections suggest about the road to the T20 World Cup. The T20 group looks close to first choice, while the ODI squad feels more experimental, with several spots still up for grabs.

We cover key inclusions and omissions, Dané van Niekerk’s return and where she fits, the wicketkeeper battle, and the big talking point: South Africa seemingly heading toward another World Cup without a wrist spinner. Scent also looks ahead to the upcoming run of tours (Pakistan, India, then New Zealand) and why these series matter for form, roles, and World Cup planning.

To close, there’s a quick domestic women’s cricket update across the T20 and Pro50 competitions, including who’s leading and what to watch over the next two months. ]]> Sports Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge With Scent Ep 16 - Proteas Women Squads vs Pakistan (T20 & ODI) 0 0 Scent Senti full 25:07 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1643026 https://iono.fm/e/1643026
We start with MI Cape Town’s slide back to the bottom, the reliance on their bowling group, and why two huge Ryan Rickelton hundreds still didn’t equal a consistent campaign. From there it’s Joburg Super Kings and a season shaped by injuries, plus a real question around how the Wanderers pitch is playing and what that means for squad balance.

DSG gets the spotlight for their stop-start batting combinations and why Scent thinks the team needs to be built around Aiden Markram, not dependent on Heinrich Klaasen’s form. Then it’s the top end of the table: Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s blueprint, how they handled changes, and why the coaching structure keeps them in finals year after year. Pretoria Capitals’ rebuild also gets credit, including how the auction strategy played out, the overseas core that delivered, and the calls Scent would (and wouldn’t) have made in the final.

To close, Scent reacts to the official Betway SA20 Team of the Tournament and compares it to his own XI, with key shoutouts to Brevis’ match-shaping innings, Rutherford’s impact, De Kock’s return in full flow, and the bowlers who set the tone.

Comment your SA20 Team of the Tournament and your Player of the Tournament.

Discussed in this episode:
Ranking the teams worst to best
MI Cape Town: what went wrong and what must change
JSK: injuries, squad balance, and the Wanderers “spin” factor
DSG: Markram’s value, Klaasen’s form, and the rebuild focus
Sunrisers EC: the blueprint, selection calls, and the finals streak
Pretoria Capitals: auction rebuild, Brevis, overseas impact, final tweaks
Betway SA20 Team of the Tournament vs Scent’s XI
Standout players + honourable mentions

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:19 SA20 wrap + champions
01:54 Ranking teams (worst to best)
02:15 MI Cape Town review
06:00 Joburg Super Kings review
09:12 DSG review
13:28 Sunrisers EC blueprint + finals streak
18:33 Pretoria Capitals rebuild + final thoughts
26:08 Official Team of the Tournament
27:08 Scent’s Team of the Tournament + key standouts
35:07 Honourable mentions + closing ]]> Sports Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge With Scent Ep 15 - SA20 Breakdown: Team of the Tournament 0 0 Scent Senti full 40:21 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1635438 https://iono.fm/e/1635438
We open with the WPL, where Nadine de Klerk delivers a statement all-round performance: four wickets and a ridiculous last-over finish to seal the match. Moments like that are exactly why the conversation keeps coming back to it: South Africa is ready for a Women’s SA20. The quality is there, the drama is there, and the audience is there.

From there we touch on women’s international talking points, including the ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees for December (Laura Wolvaardt, Suné Luus, Shafali Verma) and what that says about form and momentum heading into the year.

We then shift to the youth game. The SA U19 girls are in action against Zimbabwe in a T20 series, and we’ll do a deeper squad review in a dedicated episode. On the boys side, Scent shares honest concerns ahead of the U19 World Cup. Recent series results, handling shortened rain-affected matches, and the ability to compete against strong Asian sides are all question marks — but it’s also a development tournament, and the focus should be on growth, resilience, and performing when it counts.

We wrap with a midseason SA20 review: MI Cape Town’s slow start and where it’s going wrong (both bat and ball), the wider Shamsi–CSA situation, Paarl Royals proving a lot of people wrong with smart recruitment and big performances, and why Sunrisers look like the most complete side right now. There’s been everything already this season — big innings, big wickets, chaos moments, returns from injury — and we’ll go deeper in the next show (ideally with a guest for a full SA20 breakdown).

Produced by Roundly Podcast Studio. ]]> Sports Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:37:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent Ep 14 | Nadine’s WPL heroics, SA U19 worries & SA20 review 0 0 Scent Senti full 40:48 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1635419 https://iono.fm/e/1635419
Scent breaks down:
South Africa’s 2–0 Test series win over India – why the focus should be on the cricket, not the noise.
The CSA T20 Challenge final: Boland vs Warriors, a brutal Super Over finish, and how Robin Peterson turned an underrated Warriors squad into champions.
A full preview of Proteas Women vs Ireland – squads, key players, venues (Newlands, Boland Park, St George’s, Wanderers etc.), and why this tour matters more for Ireland than South Africa.
WPL auction fallout: which South Africans got picked up, who missed out, and what it means heading into the next season.

If you live for South African cricket – men’s and women’s – this episode keeps you on the leading edge of the game. ]]> Sports Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:52:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent Ep 13: Proteas vs India, Warriors Thriller & Ireland Tour Preview 0 0 Scent Senti full 41:24 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1623896?v=1 https://iono.fm/e/1623896?v=1 They get into the real issues and opportunities — from provincial structures and the development pipeline, to what the Women’s World Cup means for the future of the game.

If you care about the growth of women’s cricket, this conversation gives you the context, the challenges, and the direction things are moving in. ]]> Sports Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:38:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent Ep 12: Women’s Cricket Deep Dive ft Corne Alexander 0 0 Scent Senti full 59:32 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1612300 https://iono.fm/e/1612300
He also looks ahead to the World Cup, highlighting the Proteas players standing out on the global stage — who’s in form, who’s under pressure, and what it means for South Africa’s campaign.

🎧 Honest opinions. Sharp analysis. Cricket talk that hits the middle. ]]> Sports Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:43:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent Ep 10: Proteas vs Pakistan Test & Women's World Cup Semi Finals 0 0 Scent Senti full 31:10 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1607158 https://iono.fm/e/1607158
We break down:
Hollywoodbets Women’s Pro Series: what Lions vs Dolphins told us (Pro50 to Dolphins, Pro20 to Lions) and why
WP vs Badgers: results, selection debates, and the “local pipeline vs imports” question
Spin at the Wanderers: is the ground rewarding spin more than pace?
Wicket-keeper depth at Lions and how they solved it
Players on the rise after off-season moves
Proteas Women World Cup notes: top-order confidence, Nadine de Klerk’s finishing, and that Mlaba demerit-point talking point

🎙️ Leading Edge with Scent — honest SA women’s cricket chat, proudly produced at Roundly Podcast Studio.

👇 Drop your take: Who’s winning Pro50? Who’s taking Pro20? ]]> Sports Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:07:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge With Scent Ep 9: Women’s Provincial Cricket Deep-Dive ft. Maddy 0 0 Scent Senti full 41:19 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1602551 https://iono.fm/e/1602551
Expect insights on:
Key transfers and off-season moves
Predictions for men’s 4-Day, One Day Cup, and T20 Challenge
Women’s six-team league preview, including promotion/relegation storylines
Why the return of finals in the women’s competitions matters
Teams to watch and players who could make the biggest impact

🎙️ Leading Edge with Scent – The pulse of cricket podcast, from grassroots to the global stage. Produced at Roundly Podcast Studio. ]]> Sports Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:45:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge With Scent Ep 8: Which Teams Will Dominate SA’s Domestic Season? 0 0 Scent Senti full 27:54 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1600487 https://iono.fm/e/1600487
Key talking points include:
The Proteas women’s team setup and preparations for the World Cup
Strengths and challenges in the squad
Why this World Cup could be a pivotal moment for women’s cricket in South Africa
Short updates on the Proteas men’s side and SA20 developments

Stay tuned for honest, insightful commentary on the state of South African cricket.

🎙️ Leading Edge with Scent – cricket conversations from grassroots to glory. ]]> Sports Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge With Scent Ep 7 - Proteas Women Ready for the World Cup? 0 0 Scent Senti full 32:40 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1592588 https://iono.fm/e/1592588
Guest: Xolisa Sokayi, founder of Mfuleni Cricket Club and coordinator of Grassroots Cricket SA.
Partners mentioned: Starting Chance, local schools and clubs.

Produced by Roundly Podcast Studio | Cape Town ]]> Sports Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:27:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent | Episode 6: Grassroots Cricket SA with Xolisa Sokayi 0 0 Scent Senti full 36:58 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1587771 https://iono.fm/e/1587771 Sports Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:58:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent | Episode 5: CSA Targets — Questions on “Players of Colour” vs “Black African” 0 0 Scent Senti full 16:48 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1583601 https://iono.fm/e/1583601
Topics include:
Highlights from the CSA Awards
How young players develop through the ranks
The role of great coaching in shaping bowlers
Why switching from pace to spin — like Chloe Tryon — must come from the player

This is a grounded, honest conversation about cricket development in South Africa and what it takes to guide the next generation.

Produced by Roundly Podcast Studio | Cape Town ]]> Sports Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:35:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent Ep 4: Coaching with Purpose — Scent chats with Corne Alexander 0 0 Scent Senti full 47:33 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1574006 https://iono.fm/e/1574006 – The rising stars from both South Africa and the West Indies
– What the future looks like for each team
– A powerful discussion on the absence of women coaches in men’s cricket

Insightful, bold, and driven by love for the game — it’s all here in Leading Edge with Scent, The Pulse of Cricket Podcast.
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In Episode 2, Scent dives into a massive week of cricket with sharp takes and bold opinions:

WTC Final Review
South Africa walks away with the silverware! We break down the win, the performances, and what this means heading into the next cycle.

Zimbabwe Test Preview
We call it early — Scent shares his possible playing XI and what he wants to see in this Test.

SA Women vs West Indies ODI Series Review
A quick look back at standout players, moments that mattered, and key takeaways as the series wraps.

Real cricket stories, honest commentary, and conversations from the grassroots to the big stage — proudly produced by Roundly Podcast Studio. ]]> Sports Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:20:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent - Episode 2: We Got the Silverware! 0 0 Scent Senti full 27:28 Leading Edge With Scent https://iono.fm/e/1567069 https://iono.fm/e/1567069
🏏 The World Test Championship — who’s rising, who’s struggling, and what it means for the future of Test cricket.
🏏 The South African Women’s team vs West Indies — key performances, standout players, and why this series matters for the growth of the women’s game.

Join us for sharp analysis, passionate commentary, and insights you won’t hear anywhere else — proudly produced by Roundly Podcast Studio.

Subscribe now and stay on the leading edge of the game! ]]> Sports Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:23:00 +0200 0 0 Leading Edge with Scent Ep 1: All Eyes on the World Test & the Women vs West Indies 0 0 Scent Senti full 37:41 Leading Edge With Scent