The 2018 Diamond Challenge was the fifth Diamond Challenge netball series. It featured South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and a Netball South Africa President's XII. The series was played in late November and early December 2018 at Seshego's Ngoako Ramathlodi Sports Complex. With a team coached by Norma Plummer and captained by Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa won the series. South Africa finished the series undefeated, winning all five matches, and Msomi was named the Player of the Tournament. The series was broadcast live on SuperSport in South Africa.
Head coaches and captains Team Head coach Captain Norma PlummerBongiwe Msomi Tumisang Bagidi Elizabeth Bwalya Lloyd Makunde President's XIIJenny van DykJessica Khomo
South Africa squad
Milestones On 27 November 2018, Maryka Holtzhausen made her 100th senior appearance for South Africa against Namibia. On 27 November 2018, Lenize Potgieter made her 50th senior appearance for South Africa against Namibia.
Matches Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5 The Round 5 matches were all be re-scheduled to avoid a clash with the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final between South Africa and Nigeria.
Final table 1550035311923410 2 President's XII 5410260208528 35320265234316 45230234261–274 55140178290–1122 65050186324–1380
Notes Some sources credit Zambia with second place.
Award winners Award Winner Team Player of the TournamentBongiwe MsomiBest ShooterDiana Banda Best Mid CourtRome Dreyer Best DefenderPhumza Maweni
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