Pitch Social Cricket / Powered by BatFast
From watching.
To playing.
Cricket comes to Hollywoodbets Kingsmead. Step up, face six balls and put your score on the board.
Join Pitch Social in Durban, 9–11 October 2026. Free to play for match ticket holders.
The Kingsmead challenge
Six balls.
Your moment.
One over. Score runs. See where you land on the on-site leaderboard.
Real sport. Real data. Real game.
Your launch guide
Step in.
Take your shot.
Find us at the main entrance, in front of the Sports Shop, Hollywoodbets Kingsmead, Durban.
Find the bay.
Bring your match ticket and head to the Pitch Social activation. Match admission is separate.
Face the ball.
Follow the event team’s instructions, step up and take on the six-ball challenge.
Own your score.
Compare your performance on the on-site leaderboard. At this launch, your score record is emailed after play.
Good to know
Before you
step up.
The quick answers for your Kingsmead visit.
When and where is the launch?
9–11 October 2026, 09:30–16:30 each day. The Pitch Social activation is at the main entrance, in front of the Sports Shop, Hollywoodbets Kingsmead, Durban.
How much does it cost to play?
The simulator is free to play for match ticket holders during the launch. Your match admission is separate.
What is the six-ball challenge?
You face six balls, score runs and compare your performance on the on-site leaderboard, using the BatFast cricket simulator.
Will I receive my score?
At this Kingsmead launch, your score record is emailed after play. This is a launch-specific feature; future activations may differ.
Can I enquire about another cricket event?
Yes. Contact Pitch Social about a future activation, group session or corporate event. Availability, suitability and the format are confirmed by the team.
Technology meets participation
More than
a spectator.
Pitch Social brings BatFast Cricket to Durban, giving ticket holders a chance to go beyond watching the game and face the ball themselves.
BatFast combines proprietary hardware, computer vision, ball tracking and immersive simulation. Pitch Tech brings BatFast to South Africa; Pitch Social is the consumer brand for its sports experiences.
“Bringing BatFast to South Africa’s cricket stadiums is an important step in our mission to grow sports participation worldwide through technology. It’s a chance to turn a love of watching cricket into the joy of playing it, and Pitch Social shares our ambition to bring that opportunity to more people across the country.”
Jack Roddick · Senior Commercial Manager, BatFast
“Everyone has a view on how good they are at facing that ‘fast ball’. Now they can find out. Step up, take on the fastest setting and see where you land on the board.”
Guy Bower · Co-founder, Pitch Social
“BatFast is built for elite players, but it is inclusive for any first-timer. The same data that helps a pro improve their game gives everyone else a reason to go again.”
Durran Els · Co-founder, Pitch Social